Grants for Disabled

Last updated October 6, 2026

Grantable tracks 888 active grants for disabled in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 12 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 432 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.

Grants tracked: 888; from 652 funders
Median award: $10K; middle half $2,500–$40K
Total listed funding: $82.6M; across 432 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 45; 35 with a published date

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Julie Tullis Memorial Award Grant British Mountaineering Council · Foundation Not published · Varies The Julie Tullis Memorial Award is designed to support deserving female mountaineers and disabled climbers in achieving their climbing ambitions.	Not published	Varies
Kovar Corporation Grants Kovar Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Kovar Corporation Grants support nonprofit organizations in Virginia aiming to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities.	Not published	Up to $20K
Community Grants Program U-M Center for Disability Health and Wellness (CDHW) · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Disability Health Care Access and Quality Grant Program for Safety Net Organizations seeks to improve health care accessibility for low-income individuals with disabilities in Michigan.	Not published	Up to $10K
Look Good Fund Filling the Gap Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
The Longleaf Fund Grant Foundation for the Carolinas · Foundation Not published · $10K – $150K The Longleaf Fund Grant supports capital projects aimed at enhancing the lives of at-risk children and youth across the Carolinas.	Not published	$10K – $150K
Youth Council Grant Program Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies AAACF's Youth Council is a group of 25 high school students living in Washtenaw County who come together to make a meaningful difference in the community through philanthropy and community service.	Not published	Varies
Permobil Foundation: In-Kind Donation Requests Grant Permobil Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Permobil Foundation is committed to enhancing the lives of individuals with mobility limitations through in-kind donations.	Not published	Varies
Artists with Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) RFP Grant Ohio Arts Council · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K About the deadlines above: May 1 annually (for up to 12 months of activities taking place July 1 – next June 30) and, if program funds are not exhausted, November 1 annually (for up to six months of activities taking place January 1 – June…	Not published	$500 – $3K
Robotics Initiative - Talem Technologies X-Ar Exoskeleton Grant The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research Inc · Foundation Not published · $70K PPMD launched a Robotics Initiative in spring 2015 to explore devices in development that have the potential to assist people living with Duchenne.	Not published	$70K
Next Step Fund Metropolitan Regional Arts Council · Foundation Not published · Up to $6K Provides funding for proposals that would help artists sustain the trajectory of their artistic career, overcome a barrier to success, and/or leverage a beneficial career opportunity.	Not published	Up to $6K
St Joseph School District Foundation Tarpley, Bill Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouriinc · Foundation Not published · $300 Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.	Not published	$300
Disabled Hockey Grants USA Hockey Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $100K	Not published	$25K – $100K
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grant Texas Parks and Wildlife Department · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Grant, offered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, provides funding ranging from $5,000 to $100,000 to tax-exempt organizations.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Harry E. and Eda L. Montandon Charitable Trust Grant Harry E and EDA L Montandon Charitable Tr · Foundation Not published · $10K – $125K The Harry E. and Eda L. Montandon Charitable Trust Grant provides financial support to Texas-based organizations serving handicapped, disabled, or disadvantaged individuals, including children.	Not published	$10K – $125K
Creating Inclusive Communities (RFP 1) Virginia Board for People with Disabilities · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Allegany Franciscan Ministries FY24 (Cycle 2) Tau Grants Miami Climate Alliance Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K Tau Grants will support unrestricted general operating and organizational capacity-building needs for organizations that provide services to marginalized groups. All of the following criteria must apply:	Not published	Up to $15K
Albrecht Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Albrecht Memorial Scholarship, provided by The Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin, supports students with disabilities from five local high schools in Rock County to pursue post-secondary education at UW-Whitewater.	Not published	Varies
ABC Law Centers: Disability Advocacy Scholarship Grant ABC Law Centers · Foundation Not published · $1K The ABC Law Centers: Disability Advocacy Scholarship, offered by ABC Law Centers, provides a $1,000 scholarship annually to students pursuing law or public policy careers focused on disability advocacy.	Not published	$1K
Victory Fund - Military and Families Support San Diego Nice Guys Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Victory Fund provides aid and support to wounded military personnel and their families by assisting with:	Rolling	Varies
TRC Foundation Fund Filling the Gap Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.	Not published	Varies
William C. Rybak Fund for Persons with Disabilities Grant Lehigh Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William C. Rybak Fund for Persons with Disabilities, established in 1968 by attorney William C. Rybak, supports individuals with disabilities in the Greater Bethlehem Area.	Not published	Varies
National Federation of the Blind: Indiana State Affiliate Scholarship Grant National Federation of the Blind of Indiana State · Foundation Not published · $500 – $1K National Federation of the Blind of Maryland With more than 50,000 members, the National Federation of the Blind is the largest and most influential membership organization of blind people in the United States.	Not published	$500 – $1K
Coaching Scholarship Fund Road Runners Club of America Inc · Foundation Not published · $20K The RRCA Coaching Scholarship Fund provides financial support to organizations seeking to improve access to the RRCA's Coaching Certification Program for people who are the most impacted by overlapping systems of discrimination.	Not published	$20K
Brooks Gives Back Annual Cash Awards Brooks Gives Back Inc · Foundation Not published · $13K – $25K Established in 2017 and reestablished as a formal grant program in 2019. Brooks Gives Back raises funds through: Since 2019, Brooks Gives Back has gifted nearly $500,000 to South Side-serving nonprofits.	Not published	$13K – $25K

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About 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much money do grants for disabled award?

Of the 888 grants for disabled Grantable lists as of October 6, 2026, 432 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $40K. The largest is $10M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.

Which funders offer the most grants for disabled?

By number of active listings, the leading funders are The National Federation of the Blind (17), Christopher Reeve Foundation (7), Filling the Gap Inc (7), Berks County Community Foundation Inc (6), and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (6). In all, 652 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for disabled due?

Of 888 grants listed, 45 accept applications on a rolling basis, 35 have a published upcoming deadline, 158 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 650 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site. Among dated deadlines, 49% fall in January–March.

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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