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.

928 grants
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$3,500 - $5,000
NEWARK ARTS COUNCIL · April 13, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ArtStart Grants Funder: Newark Arts Council Geographic Scope: Newark, New Jersey (neighborhoods outside downtown Newark) Contact: info@newarkarts.org, 973.643.1625 Program Overview Since 2001,…

Registration fee waiver + 50% hotel (up to 4 nights)
AMERICAN SYRINGOMYELIA ALLIANCE PROJECT INC · July 1, 2026 · Annual Foundation

ASAP Conference Scholarship Purpose: To assist patients and families with syringomyelia (SM), Chiari malformation (CM), and related conditions attend the annual ASAP conference. Award Details: -…

Rural Technology Fund · Rolling / Open Foundation

Assistive Technology (AT) Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Rural Technology Fund Amount: US $500 - US $2,500 Last Updated: May 09, 2025 Summary The Assistive Technology (AT) Grants support Rural…

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS FOUNDATION INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Assistive Technology Program Overview: The Assistive Technology Program may help locate, partially fund, or provide full funding for assistive technology needs. Purpose: Helping members remain as…

FLORIDA ALLIANCE FOR ASSISTIVE · Rolling / Open · Annual Foundation

Assistive Technology Reutilization Grant Funder: Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) Geographic Scope: Florida (statewide) Purpose: To increase reutilization services for…

US $900 - US $7,500
ATHENS COUNTY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

ATCO Legacy Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Athens County Foundation Amount: US $900 - US $7,500 Last Updated: September 05, 2025 Summary The ATCO Legacy Fund, established by the Athens County…

United States Synchronized Swimming · July 11, 2026 · Annual Foundation

Athletes With Disabilities (AWD) Grant Funder: USA Artistic Swimming Foundation Geographic Scope: United States Eligibility: - Only 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations fostering the growth and…

AMERICAN THORACIC SOCIETY INC · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview ATS Diversity Grant * 1 grant available * $40,000 for 1 year Target audience Diverse, early-stage investigators interested in basic science, translational, or clinical research in…

Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs · Rolling / Open Foundation

Audience Access (AUD) Grant Program Status: ACTIVE Funder: Miami-Dade Department of Cultural Affairs Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: February 12, 2026 Summary The Audience Access (AUD) Grant…

NOBLE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION · Rolling / Open Foundation

AWS Foundation Accessible Communities Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Noble County Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The AWS Foundation Accessible…

Bertha Foundation · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview Bertha Foundation Bertha Foundation fights for a more just world. We support activists, storytellers, and lawyers who are working to bring about social and economic justice and human rights…

Up to US $10,000
AXS Lab · Rolling / Open Foundation

AXS Film Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: AXS Lab Amount: Up to US $10,000 Last Updated: March 04, 2026 Summary The AXS Film Fund, backed by the Bertha Foundation, provides vital grants of up to…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE GREATER · Rolling / Open Foundation

Overview The B’nai B’rith Gideon Foundation was established to support rental housing and/or related social and recreational facilities for low-income elderly individuals, persons with disabilities…

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE · Rolling / Open Foundation

B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46 Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The B’nai B’rith Maimonides Lodge #46…

A few hundred to several thousand dollars
THE CENTER FOR REINTEGRATION · January 31, 2027 · Annual Foundation

Baer Reintegration Scholarship Funder: Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Foundation Contact: baerscholarships@reintegration.com Program Goal: To help people with schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar…

Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Virginia Center for the Creative Arts · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barbara Crooker Caregiving Fellowship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Virginia Center for the Creative Arts Amount: Unspecified amount in in-kind support Last Updated: June 09, 2025 Summary The Barbara…

South Carolina Arts Commission · Rolling / Open Foundation

Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: South Carolina Arts Commission Amount: Up to US $5,000 Last Updated: March 19, 2026 Summary The Barrier-Free Arts SC Grants aim to empower arts…

Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc · Rolling / Open Foundation

Basic Needs and Income Creation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc Last Updated: February 18, 2026 Summary The Bank of America Charitable Foundation focuses on…

W W SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST · Rolling / Open Foundation

Basic Needs Grant - Food, Clothing, and Shelter Status: ACTIVE Funder: W. W. Smith Charitable Trust Amount: More than US $5,000 Last Updated: October 28, 2025 Summary The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust…

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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