Grants for Special Education
Last updated July 2, 2026
There are currently 204 active grants for special education in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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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.
Grants for Special Education by state
Browse grants for special education available to organizations in 6 states.
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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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