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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Nola & George Cummings Family Foundation Fund Mini Grant Branch County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $200 – $5K The Nola and George Cummings Family Foundation Fund offers grants ranging from $200 to $5,000 to support educational enrichment for Colon Community School teachers, coaches, and administrators.	Not published	$200 – $5K
Elora's H.O.P.E Scholarship Fund Grant The Pittsburgh Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Easily learn more about the Elora's H.O.P. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 18 Feb 2027.	Not published	Up to $2K
Grants for Teachers Redlands Educational Partnership · Foundation Not published · Varies REP's Grants for Teachers program supports classroom innovation and student enrichment. The program has been fully donor-funded for six years in a row.	Not published	Varies
Premio Guiomar García Guerra (Guiomar García Guerra Award) Fundacion Antilles Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K Recognizes educational excellence in projects supported by the foundation. Awards social and physical infrastructure projects that contribute to establishing a safe, healthy, and appropriate environment for teaching and learning.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Kids Count Grant Beaverton Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A competitive grant program for organizations and schools in the Beaverton School District. Based on the review committee materials, the foundation had $105,000 available for this funding cycle with 11 projects under review.	Not published	Varies
Daniel Keating Foundation - General Grant Program Daniel Keating Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Daniel Keating Foundation provides grants to organizations that lift up and light up the lives of young people facing financial, emotional and physical changes in the Kansas City and Manhattan, KS community.	Not published	Varies
WCAC Arts in Education Grants Washington County Arts Council Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
IDEA-B Section 611 Department of Education · State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts.	Not published	$10K – $100K
Carolyn Balsa Hancock Scholarship Grant Silicon Valley Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K The Carolyn Balsa Hancock Scholarship honors an inspiring educator and counselor, Carolyn Hancock, who dedicated her life to helping students overcome challenges.	Not published	Up to $1K
Northern Lowcountry Grants: Blackbaud Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Northern Lowcountry Grants: Blackbaud Fund offers annual grants up to $5,000 for nonprofit organizations in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester counties.	Not published	$5K
FY27 480-30-3705 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Child and Family Connections Early Childhood · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant Georgia Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $18K The Georgia Parent Mentor Partnership Grant aims to enhance family engagement for students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) by funding parent mentors.	Not published	$18K
Head Start/Early Head Start Program Generationed · Foundation Not published · Varies Income limit based on family size and household annual income in accordance with 2024 poverty guidelines GenerationEd recognizes individual child strengths, limitations, and needs:	Not published	Varies
Raymond M. Peterson Scholarship San Diego Imperial Counties Developmental Services Foudation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $40K Foundation for Developmental Disabilities	Not published	$500 – $40K
15 for 15 Grant Program 15 and the Mahomies Foundation · Foundation Not published · $250K The Foundation's signature program that supports 15 youth charitable initiatives annually.	Not published	$250K
Special Education - EI Child & Family Connections (25-444-84-2880-01) Grant Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Early Childhood · Foundation Not published · $50M – $60M The Special Education - EI Child & Family Connections program, administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services, aims to establish Child and Family Connections offices across designated areas in Illinois.	Not published	$50M – $60M
National Center Supporting Inclusive Education for Children with Disabilities (CWDs) - MIASIN Theater Program Fund for Armenian Relief Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Provides inclusive theatrical arts programs through MIASIN theater group. Programs focus on:	Not published	Varies
FY27 480-30-3716 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Credentialing Early Childhood · State Not published · 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.	Not published	Varies
Ohio School Grants GPD Group Employees Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The GPD Employees' Foundation supports K-12 public schools and local non-profits that assist at-risk children and those with special needs.	Not published	Varies
IDEA Fund Grant Berks County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The IDEA Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, is dedicated to enhancing educational opportunities for special education students in the Wilson School District.	Not published	Varies
Ethel Strickarz Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Ethel Strickarz Memorial Scholarship aims to address community needs through educational support in special education and related fields.	Not published	Varies
Winter Grant Awards Angleton ISD Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Seasonal grant program sponsored by TDECU to fund educational projects during the winter season.	Not published	Varies
Edwin Phillips Foundation Grant - Institution + Individual Edwin Phillips Trust · Foundation Not published · Varies The Edwin Phillips Foundation Grant supports children up to 21 years old with physical, health, or developmental challenges, particularly in Marshfield and Plymouth County, Massachusetts.	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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