Grants for Special Education
Last updated October 17, 2026
Grantable tracks 193 active grants for special education in its free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily. 1 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 85 list an award amount, with a median of $10K.
- Grants tracked
- 193
- from 144 funders
- Median award
- $10K
- middle half $2,500–$250K
- Total listed funding
- $38.3M
- across 85 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 4
- 12 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| 916 Education Foundation Program Grants Special Intermediate School · Foundation ~October · $47K | |
| REF Grant Program Rumson Education Foundation Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies The REF provides funding in the form of grants for innovative projects, initiatives and equipment that enrich the curriculum and learning environment within the Rumson School District when State, local or other funds are not available. | |
| NEF Grants - Cooke School Grants Northville Educational Foundation · Foundation ~December · $10K Specialized grant program funded through the generosity of a dedicated donor. Projects are designed specifically to meet the unique needs of the Cooke School community. | |
| School Grants - Partner Schools & Spark Schools Fire Foundation of Denver · Foundation ~December · Varies Each winter, local Catholic schools (PreK-12) within the Archdiocese of Denver that are working to enroll students with disabilities and learning differences are invited to apply for a FIRE Denver grant. | |
| FIRE Grants - Catholic School and Parish Leadership Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Support Catholic schools in enrolling children with significant intellectual/developmental disabilities or learning differences | |
| Annual Grant Program Clothes Less Traveled Thrift Shop Inc · Foundation ~January · Varies Clothes Less Traveled's annual grant program supports local nonprofits through a two-step application process. Since founding in 1997, CLT has reinvested profits into the community, awarding over $7.5 million to more than 100 charities. | |
| Illinois Special Education Teacher Waiver Program Amalgamated Transit Union Local 241 · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Anne-Marie Young Memorial Special Education Fund Bay Village Educational Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · Varies Fund projects in Bay Middle School classrooms for students with special needs. | |
| Kreider Alliance Educational Scholarship Program Kreider Services Foundation Inc · Foundation ~March · $500 – $1K Applicants must meet ALL of the following: | |
| Heart of FIRE Scholarship - Student Scholarships Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc · Foundation ~March · $10K Award scholarships to students (8th Grade & High School Seniors) who attend FIRE partner schools and have demonstrated commitment to the philosophy of inclusive Catholic education | |
| Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $2K The Parent-Directed Special Education Services (PDSES) program, funded by the Texas Education Agency, offers grants of at least $1,500 to families of eligible students. | |
| Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Ohio School Psychologists Association Scholarship Fund Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K Valorie Wolcott Mendelson Ohio School Psychologists Association Scholarship Fund The Ohio School Psychologists Association established the scholarship to benefit graduates students who are in the second term of their first year at one of… | |
| Designing Interventions that Support Learners with Disabilities (2-8) Grant National Council of Teachers · Foundation Not published · Up to $4K Founded in 1920, the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) is the world's largest mathematics education organization. | |
| Tuition Reimbursement Grants Committee for Excellence in Education · Foundation Rolling · Varies Grants to support Fauquier County Public Schools educators in completing coursework and obtaining educational credentials that strengthen their professional qualifications. | |
| Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled Grant Amarillo Area Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund, managed by the Amarillo Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from the Texas Panhandle's northern counties who exhibit integrity, ambition, and strong moral character. | |
| Assistive Technology (AT) Grants Rural Technology Fund · Foundation Not published · $500 – $3K The Assistive Technology (AT) Grants support Rural Technology Education and Assistive Technology projects, providing funding for essential equipment to enhance accessibility for students with disabilities. | |
| Judith Halama Ebert Scholarship Grant Ashland County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Judith Halama Ebert Scholarship aims to support graduating seniors from Ashland County high schools with a GPA of 3.0 or higher, pursuing Education, particularly in Special Education. | |
| Mack Henderson Special Education Scholarship Grant The Marietta Kiwanis Foundationinc · Foundation Not published · $3K We are about helping children, right here in Marietta! Kiwanis Club of Marietta members participate in service projects, hold fundraisers, and change children’s lives in our community. | |
| Shooting Star Scholarship - Other Approved Therapy Providers The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies | |
| Special Populations Diagnostic - Content Support Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $800K The Special Populations Diagnostic - Content Support Grant, funded by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance diagnostic tools for Local Education Agencies (LEAs) to evaluate and improve their special education systems. | |
| AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund Grant Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The AWS Foundation Scholarship Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, offers financial assistance to licensed special education teachers in Northeast Indiana. | |
| FY27 480-30-3715 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Training Program Early Childhood · State Not published · 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. | |
| 2025-2027 Adaptive Equipment and Services Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $5M The 2025-2027 Adaptive Equipment and Services Grant, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide essential adaptive equipment and services to children with multiple disabilities in Harris County and the Dallas-Fort Worth… |
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Grants for special education by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 4 2%
- Upcoming date published
- 12 6%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 45 23%
- No deadline published
- 132 68%
Only 12 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active grants for special education
- Texas Education Agency 13 active
- Early Childhood 4 active
- The Shooting Star Foundation Inc 4 active
- Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc 3 active
- Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood 3 active
- Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust 3 active
144 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 193 active grants for special education (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 17, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 2 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for special education
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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Grants for Special Education by state
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for special education award?
Of the 193 grants for special education Grantable lists as of October 17, 2026, 85 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $10K, and the middle half fall between $2,500 and $250K. 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 special education?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are Texas Education Agency (13), Early Childhood (4), The Shooting Star Foundation Inc (4), Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc (3), and Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood (3). In all, 144 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are grants for special education due?
Of 193 grants listed, 4 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 45 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 132 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
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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