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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Minnesota Training and Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities – FY26 Grant Minnesota Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $440K The Minnesota Training and Information for Parents of Students with Disabilities – FY26 program aims to provide essential training and resources for parents and surrogate parents of children with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $440K
Pat Santucci Fund Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grant fund that awards grants to schools and non-profit agencies to fund public or special education projects. Past recipients have included:	Not published	Varies
Delta Kappa Gamma Scholarship Fund Grant Stanislaus Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $3K Stanislaus Community Foundation provides scholarship opportunities for students in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.	Not published	$3K
Halliburton Charitable Foundation Grant Arc of Fort Bend County Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K Grant supporting The Arc of Fort Bend's Special Olympics Program. A grant of $25,000 was awarded in February 2020.	Not published	$25K
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant supports nonprofit organizations that develop innovative programs and provide services for children with special needs, chronic disabilities, or acute illnesses.	Not published	Varies
St. Joseph School Scholarship Grant Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Easily learn more about the St. The next deadline for this grant is Thu, 01 Apr 2027.	Not published	Varies
Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship Grant North Dakota United Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Bill Oban Special Education Scholarship, offered by the North Dakota United Foundation, supports outstanding undergraduate students pursuing careers in special education.	Not published	Varies
Unique Projects Grant Riverside County Office · Foundation Not published · Varies The Unique Projects Grant supports innovative projects that enhance educational programs and student learning experiences. Grants have been awarded for equipment and resources that provide hands-on training aligned with industry standards.	Not published	Varies
Madison Education Foundation Teacher Grants Madison Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · $416 – $12K The Madison Education Foundation (MEF) provides grants to support teacher-initiated projects and innovative classroom ideas across all five Madison Public Schools in Madison, NJ.	Not published	$416 – $12K
Mini-Grant Clear Creek Education Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Smaller grants designed to support innovative classroom projects and educational initiatives. Mini-grants have funded projects such as:	Not published	Varies
District Level Evidence Based Professional Development Grant Iowa Department of Education · Foundation Not published · $50K – $300K Districts identified with a Priority rating on the Iowa School Performance Profile are eligible for support to build district-level capacity and strengthen alignment of processes through professional development.	Not published	$50K – $300K
Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund Grant Wayne County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $12K The Michael J. Bryant Memorial Fund offers $12,000 in grants this spring to support individuals and nonprofit organizations in Wayne County.	Not published	Up to $12K
Collaborative Grants Leander Educational Excellence Foundation · Foundation Not published · $300 – $5K LEEF's Collaborative Grants program supports teams of passionate educators from across Leander ISD who work together across campuses, grade levels, and departments to design innovative solutions that directly impact students.	Not published	$300 – $5K
Matthew B. Robinson Scholarship Grant The Muskingum County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Matthew B. Robinson Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, supports students from Muskingum County High Schools pursuing degrees in Special Education.	Not published	Varies
“the Trust” Model Programs and Best Practices Grants Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust provides grants to support evidence-based programs that aid students affected by the opioid crisis.	Not published	Up to $500K
“the Trust” District Improvement Grants Public School Districts’ Opioid Recovery Trust · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The Trust aims to support public school districts in addressing the challenges posed by the opioid epidemic.	Not published	Up to $500K
Kiwanis Club of Elk Grove/Jessie Baker Memorial Scholarship Grant Elk Grove Regional Scholarship Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Kiwanis Club of Elk Grove offers the Jessie Baker Memorial Scholarship, valued at $1,000, aimed at supporting local students pursuing education in Special Education Teaching or related fields.	Not published	$1K
Arvest Foundation Interactive Whiteboards Grant Ozark Guidance Center Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Arvest Foundation provided a grant to Ozark Guidance Center to purchase interactive whiteboards for four classrooms in therapeutic day treatment programs across Northwest Arkansas.	Not published	$10K
Child Development Foundation Grant Child Development Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Child Development Foundation Grant supports organizations aiding special needs children in Montgomery County, PA, from birth to 21 years.	Not published	Varies
Adkerson-Dodson Special Education Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation Not published · Varies The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region is an independent, public charity established in September 1996 by a steering committee of local civic leaders to gather permanent funds to support our area.	Not published	Varies
Grants and Financial Support for Exceptional Children State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Patricia Schroder Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation for SW Washington · Foundation Not published · $1K – $1K Pat had a big heart for helping others and devoted her life to assisting, teaching, and coaching students with disabilities.	Not published	$1K – $1K
OSERS-OSEP: State Technical Assistance Projects to Improve Services and Results for DeafBlind Children, Assistance Listing Number 84.326T Grant US ED: Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) · Foundation Not published · $71K – $213K The OSERS-OSEP program offers State Technical Assistance Projects aimed at improving education for DeafBlind children.	Not published	$71K – $213K
Shooting Star Scholarship - Fraser The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	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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