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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Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Diane and Peter Christodoulou Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to support students with learning disabilities.	Not published	$3K
Kristin Lee Burry Memorial Scholarship Grant Decatur County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kristin Lee Burry Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Decatur County Community Foundation, supports North Decatur graduates pursuing degrees in special education, pediatric medicine, or Christian ministry.	Not published	Varies
New York Community Trust - GIVE Initiative Grant Artsconnection Inc · Foundation Not published · $600K Create systemic improvements to arts education for inclusion classrooms containing mixed student bodies of those with and without disabilities.	Not published	$600K
Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Special Education Grant UNICO Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $3K The Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Special Education, offered by the UNICO Foundation, provides two scholarships of $2,500 each for U.S. students pursuing degrees in Special Education.	Not published	$3K
School Age Community Grant Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · $80K – $100K The School Age Community Grant supports school-based programs catering to children aged 5 to 12, including those with disabilities.	Not published	$80K – $100K
Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) Children First Education Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies Children First Education Fund (CFEF), Utah's first nonprofit scholarship-granting organization, administers the Carson Smith Opportunity Scholarship (CSOS) under contract with the State of Utah, awarding scholarships to eligible students…	Not published	Varies
Special Education State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Program provides formula grants to states to assist in meeting the cost of providing special education and related services to children with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
JFGNH: Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant offers essential financial support for religious school programs catering to children with individualized learning needs.	Not published	Varies
Ann & Randy Smith Scholarship Fund St Luke's Methodist Church Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K	Not published	$4K
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
Moss-Henderson Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K Established over 50 years ago, our founders redefined local philanthropy, fostering connections around a shared sense of place and purpose.	Not published	$2K
Prabhat Program Timberline Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Sand Springs Education Foundation Classroom & Teaching Project Grants Sand Springs Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sand Springs Education Foundation provides grants to support programs and teaching projects for which funds are not available from federal, state, and local sources.	Not published	Varies
Jack and Judy Schiller Dyslexia Fund Ottawa County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special grant opportunity supporting projects and services that aid dyslexia awareness and lead to identification and remediation efforts for children with dyslexia.	Rolling	Varies
Child Find, Early to Exit, and IEP Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $900K The Child Find, Early to Exit, and IEP Supports Grant aims to enhance technical assistance and professional development in special education across Texas.	Not published	$900K
Mary Cripps Special Education Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Mary Cripps Special Education Scholarship, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports undergraduate and graduate students pursuing special education training.	Not published	Varies
Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation Grant The Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vicky Collins Charitable Foundation Grant aims to support children with special needs in the Washington Metropolitan area.	Not published	Varies
Cohen Gordon B Great Scholarship Fund Grant Duluth-Superior Area Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Cohen Gordon B Great Scholarship Fund honors Judy Gordon's legacy as a dedicated social worker and educator in Duluth. This fund supports students overcoming adversity, encouraging their pursuit of two-year or four-year degrees.	Not published	$2K
Maryland Infants and Toddlers Program State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Provide financial assistance to local jurisdictions to implement local system of early intervention services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. County Government, Municipalities/Towns, Non-Profit, Regional, Other	Not published	Varies
Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool for NPS/LCI and Mental Health Services Grant California Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Special Education Extraordinary Cost Pool program in California aims to support local educational agencies by reimbursing extraordinary costs associated with placements in nonpublic schools and mental health services for students in…	Not published	Varies
Iowa Dyslexia Specialist Endorsement Stipend Program Education · State Not published · $200K	Not published	$200K
Rahul Jonnalagadda Scholarship for Special Education Orange Schools Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The METCO Supplemental Special Education Grant aims to provide crucial support to districts serving Boston and Springfield students with significant special education needs.	Not published	Varies
Glaser Foundation Grants Glaser Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 – $50K The Glaser Foundation Grants focus on direct services primarily for children and the elderly.	Not published	$500 – $50K

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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.

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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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