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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2025-2026 ESC Non-Educational Community-Based Support Services Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $987K The 2025-2026 ESC Non-Educational Community-Based Support Services program, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide essential support services for students with disabilities and their families.	Not published	Up to $987K
GPFPE General Grant Program Grosse Pointe Foundation for Public Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The GPFPE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit foundation established to support educational initiatives in Grosse Pointe Public Schools. The Foundation works to align grant funding with the district's strategic plan priorities.	Not published	Varies
Bill and Barbara Berrier Scholarship Fund Grant The San Diego Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K – $5K The Bill and Barbara Berrier Scholarship Fund, managed by The San Diego Foundation, supports San Diego County students from the San Dieguito High School District pursuing careers in public service and education.	Not published	$1K – $5K
Elk Grove Citizen of the Year Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K The Elk Grove Citizen of the Year Scholarship, offered by the Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation, provides $1500 to students from the Elk Grove Unified School District planning to pursue teaching or special education.	Not published	$2K
Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation Grant Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Annunziata Sanguinetti Foundation Grant provides year-round support for organizations focused on the care, treatment, rehabilitation, or education of children with physical or mental handicaps in San Francisco, California.	Not published	Varies
WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Grant AWS Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K WindSwell Foundation: Scholarship- Additional Licensing Managed by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne, this scholarship opportunity is for up to $2,500 per year for any Special Educator seeking additional licensing.	Not published	Up to $3K
Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation Grants Alma Gibbs Donchian Charitable Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies It is the primary mission of the Alma Gibbs Donchian Foundation to provide assistance to various institutions in Vermont, but not limited to Vermont.	Not published	Varies
Special Education - Preschool Grants State Department of Education · State Not published · Varies Program ensures that special education and related services are available to children, ages 3-5, with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Oak Foundation: Learning Differences Grant Programme The Oak Foundation USA · Foundation Not published · Varies The Oak Foundation's Learning Differences Grant Programme aims to foster equitable educational experiences for students with learning differences, particularly those marginalized by racism and poverty.	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.4M The 2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance support for local educational agencies.	Not published	$1.4M
Bethany's Butterflies Scholarship Program Grant St Croix Valley Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Bethany's Butterflies Scholarship Program, managed by the St. Croix Valley Foundation, offers up to $500 for Wisconsin students aged 21 or younger with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).	Not published	$500
Whelan Foundation: Student Loan Debt Reduction The Whelan Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Whelan Foundation’s mission is to award grants to support the higher educational goals of its recipients. It is our goal to equalize opportunities for recipients on Long Island that are normally denied them because of cost.	Not published	Varies
Professional Development Grants for Educators Jewish Foundation of Greater New Haven Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant program for professional development of educators in the Greater New Haven Jewish community.	Not published	Varies
Teacher's Grant Program National Foundation For Autism Research · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Teacher's Grant Program provides funding to support classroom projects and initiatives that benefit students with autism in school settings.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $750K Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program The Minnesota Department of Education has funding available under Minnesota Statutes 2025, section 122A.77, for grants under the Special Education Teacher (SPED) Pathway Program to develop…	Not published	Up to $750K
School Quality and Equity Strategy Grants Education Forward DC · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants complementing the Schools grant making that support visionary leaders tackling challenges around special education, school-based mental health, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as means to significantly improve student…	Not published	Varies
Variety SoCal Grant Variety - the Childrens Charity of Southern California Tent 25 · Foundation Not published · Varies The Variety SoCal Grant aims to provide vital support to organizations dedicated to assisting children with special needs in Southern California.	Not published	Varies
Dr. J. Kaye Cupples Scholarship Fund Achieva · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Dombal-Vogel Foundation Grant Dombal Vogel Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Dombal-Vogel Foundation Grant supports children under 18 facing socio-economic challenges, offering funds for physical, mental, educational, adaptive, and legal needs.	Not published	Varies
“the Trust” Innovation Grants Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The “Trust” Innovation Grants, funded by the Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust, aim to empower public school districts to combat the opioid crisis by developing innovative educational approaches.	Not published	Up to $500K
Scott Campion Scholarship for Special Education Teacher Grant Legacy Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $4K Legacy Foundation is the community foundation for Lake County, Indiana. We connect people, knowledge, and funding to build an equitable, accessible, and inclusive Lake County, now and for generations to come.	Not published	$4K
Building Early Childhood Partnerships: A Preschool Itinerant Team Initiative Grant Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education provides leadership, oversight, funding, support, and accountability for the Commonwealth's approximately 400…	Not published	Up to $20K
Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant The Jamie Parsley Family · Foundation Not published · Varies The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant offers funding for a wide range of educational initiatives, including arts, sciences, and athletics.	Not published	Varies
Engagement of Parents of Students with Disabilities-Competitive Grant New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Engagement of Parents of Students with Disabilities is a competitive grant program by the New Jersey Department of Education focused on enhancing parental engagement in special education.	Not published	Varies

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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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