Transit Grant - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program (ND) Status: ACTIVE Funder: North Dakota Department of Transportation Last Updated: March 30, 2025 Summary The…
Grants for Disabled
Grants for people with disabilities fund accessibility improvements, assistive technology, employment programs, independent living services, and organizations that serve the disability community. Major funding comes from the Administration for Community Living, Department of Education, and foundations dedicated to disability rights and inclusion.
Translational Spectrum Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Craig H. Neilsen Foundation Amount: Up to US $400,000 Last Updated: February 17, 2026 Summary The SCI Research on the Translational Spectrum…
TRANSPORTATION – Trail Accessibility Assessment Evaluates existing trails or proposed sites from the perspective of individuals with mobility challenges and provides practical, professional…
Transportation Assistance Grant Overview: Grant program to assist with transportation needs. Purpose: Helping members remain as independent as possible, and ensuring all people with MS have access to…
Traumatic Brain Injury State Partnership Grant FORECAST Status: ACTIVE Funder: Administration for Community Living Amount: US $200,000 - US $300,000 Last Updated: December 27,…
Travel Support Package Funder: Cure SMA (Sponsored by Biogen, Genentech, and Reach4Sky) Geographic Scope: United States only Purpose: Help individuals with SMA travel by air more safely, comfortably,…
TRC Excellence Awards Fund Overview: One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, this fund provides financial resources to assist with the recognition of…
TRC Foundation Fund Overview: One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. This fund provides support to The Resource Center and the Filling the Gap Network…
Tribal Adaptive Student-Athlete of the Year Scholarships Organization: Eve's Fund for Native American Health Initiatives (in collaboration with Tribal Adaptive Organization) Mission Focus: Recognize…
TSBVI Access Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Texas Education Agency Amount: US $1,000,000 Last Updated: July 11, 2025 Summary The TSBVI Access Grant, awarded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to…
U.S. Women's Sledge Hockey Team Grant Award Type: Team grant supporting the development and promotion of women's sled hockey Geographic Scope: United States Focus Areas: - Women's sled hockey team…
Underutilized Properties Program (UPP) Status: Actively accepting applications for FY2027 Administrator: MassDevelopment, accessed through Community One Stop for Growth Geographic Scope:…
UNH Student Athlete Northeast Passage Sled Hockey Scholarship Status: Active Eligible Applicants: - UNH student athletes - Participants in Northeast Passage sled hockey program Focus Areas: - Support…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Overview: Special Olympics Illinois offered outreach opportunities to support local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives. This was a…
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Organization: Special Olympics Illinois Program Type: Education-based grant opportunity Overview Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools is an…
Union County Community Foundation Grant Cycle Status: ACTIVE Funder: Foundation for the Carolinas Amount: Up to US $7,500 Last Updated: July 13, 2025 Summary The Union County Community Foundation…
Universal Service Fund - Nonprofit Access Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wisconsin Public Service Foundation Last Updated: November 28, 2025 Summary The Universal Service Fund - Nonprofit Access Grant…
Upper Extremity Exoskeleton Research Grant - NJIT & Talem Technologies Funder: Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) Award Amount: $600,000 Focus Area: Robotic exoskeleton development and clinical…
The purpose of this program is to encourage and empower the development of lacrosse participation in under-represented communities. Funding will support innovative projects that create tools to help…
USTA Florida Foundation Community Tennis Grants Mission: Changing Lives through Tennis Geographic Scope: Florida statewide Funder: USTA Florida Section Foundation Inc, a 501(c)(3) public charity…
Frequently Asked Questions
- What federal agencies fund disability programs?
- The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is the primary funder for disability and aging services. The Department of Education funds vocational rehabilitation and special education. HHS funds disability research and services. The Department of Labor supports disability employment programs through the Office of Disability Employment Policy.
- Are there grants for disability-owned businesses?
- Yes. Service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs) qualify for government contract set-asides and specific grant programs. The SBA and state agencies offer programs for entrepreneurs with disabilities. Foundations like the National Organization on Disability and various corporate programs also fund disability entrepreneurship.
- Can individuals with disabilities get grants?
- Many grants target organizations rather than individuals, but some programs provide direct assistance — including assistive technology grants, home modification funding, education scholarships, and vocational training grants. State vocational rehabilitation agencies are often the best starting point for individual disability grants.
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