Grants for Special Education in Illinois
Last updated September 27, 2026
There are 4 active grants for special education tagged to Illinois, part of 201 active grants for special education listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| FY27 480-30-3715 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Training Program Early Childhood · State Rolling · Varies The State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Early Childhood, awards a successful candidate a grant for the establishment and operation of an Early Intervention (EI) Training Program. | |
| FY27 480-30-3705 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Child and Family Connections Early Childhood · State Rolling · Varies It is the policy of the State to enhance the development of all eligible infants and toddlers to minimize developmental delays and maximize individual potential for adult independence. | |
| FY27 480-30-3716 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Credentialing Early Childhood · State Rolling · Varies State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Early Childhood, seeks a Vendor to establish and maintain an EI Credentialing program to support a system of credentialing and enrollment for approximately 4,800 EI Providers. | |
| FY27 480-30-3720 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Clearinghouse Early Childhood · State Rolling · Varies The State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Early Childhood, seeks an organization with which to contract for the establishment and maintenance of an Early Intervention Clearinghouse (EIC), a resource for the parents/caregivers, general… |
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About grants for special education in Illinois
Grants for special education fund services, staffing, assistive technology, and training to support students with disabilities. The cornerstone federal source is Part B of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), administered by the U.S. Department of Education, which provides formula grants to states and local education agencies for students ages 3 through 21, including the Section 619 preschool grants for children ages 3 to 5. Foundations and corporate funders add grants for disability-focused programs and equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for special education?
IDEA Part B provides federal formula funding that districts use to supplement special education and related services, including areas such as assistive technology, extended school year services, and personnel and parent training. Section 619 preschool grants serve children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities. Beyond IDEA, foundations and corporations offer grants for specific disability-related programs, therapies, and classroom equipment.
Who funds special education?
The U.S. Department of Education funds special education primarily through IDEA Part B grants to states, which pass funding to local education agencies. State and local governments provide additional special-education funding, and private foundations and corporate programs fund disability-focused initiatives and assistive technology. Federal IDEA funds are intended to supplement, not replace, state and local spending.
Can individual teachers or families apply, or only schools?
IDEA Part B funds flow to states and then to school districts, so individual teachers and families do not apply for them directly. Some foundations and corporate programs, however, offer grants that special-education teachers, classrooms, or families of children with disabilities can apply for to fund equipment, therapies, or projects. Check each funder's guidelines for the eligible applicant type.
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