Grants for Special Education provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Grant Patrol (Educator Grants) Funder: Leander Educational Excellence Foundation (LEEF) Geographic Scope: Leander ISD, Texas Status: Active, ongoing program Overview: LEEF's Grant Patrol is a…
Grant Request - Over $2,500 Funder: The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc (VA, US) Geographic Scope: DC metropolitan area Mission Alignment: Projects that further JPMF's mission of improving the lives…
Grant Request - Under $2,500 Funder: The Joey Pizzano Memorial Fund Inc (VA, US) Geographic Scope: DC metropolitan area Mission Alignment: Projects that further JPMF's mission of improving the lives…
Grants and Financial Support for Exceptional Children These grants provide financial support for students identified as having a disability through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act…
Grants for Innovative Teaching (GFIT) Program Status: Active Signature Project of Junior League of Dallas Award Amount: Up to $2,500 per educator Geographic Scope: Dallas Independent School District…
Grants for Teachers Program Name: Grants for Teachers Funder: Redlands Educational Partnership (REP) Geographic Scope: Redlands Unified School District (RUSD), California Overview: REP's Grants for…
Gregory Fotia Memorial Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Children's Relief Fund Amount: US $1,000 Last Updated: April 04, 2026 Summary Overview The Children’s Relief Fund The Children’s…
Halliburton Charitable Foundation Grant Funder: Halliburton Charitable Foundation Focus Area: Special Olympics Program Overview: Grant supporting The Arc of Fort Bend's Special Olympics Program. A…
Head Start/Early Head Start Program Funder: GenerationEd (supported by Office of Head Start, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Grant Number…
Heart of FIRE Scholarship - Student Scholarships Funder: Foundation for Inclusive Religious Education Inc (FIRE Foundation) Total Annual Award: $10,000 distributed among recipients Geographic Scope:…
IDEA Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Berks County Community Foundation Last Updated: January 27, 2026 Summary The IDEA Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, is dedicated to…
Illinois Special Education Teacher Waiver Program Funder: Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) Award Amount: Tuition waivers (amount varies) Geographic Scope: Illinois residents only…
Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Last Updated: November 13, 2025 Summary The Innovating Worthy Projects Foundation Grant…
Jack and Judy Schiller Dyslexia Fund Overview: Special grant opportunity supporting projects and services that aid dyslexia awareness and lead to identification and remediation efforts for children…
Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund for the Learning Disabled Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Amarillo Area Foundation Last Updated: September 17, 2025 Summary The Jake Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund,…
James Hantak Scholarship Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: The Columbus Foundation Amount: More than US $2,000 Last Updated: February 04, 2026 Summary The James Hantak Scholarship, established by The…
Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Inc Last Updated: May 12, 2025 Summary The Jamie Parsley Family Foundation Grant offers funding for a wide…
Jeff Butler Scholarship Overview: The MAASE Foundation awards two $1,000 scholarships in memory of Jeff Butler, supporting professional learning for new special education administrators. Geographic…
JFGNH: Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven Inc. Last Updated: August 16, 2025 Summary The Talmud Torah Meyuchad Grant offers essential financial…
JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Stateline Community Foundation Amount: Up to US $5,100 Last Updated: September 26, 2025 Summary The JoLyn Beeman Memorial Children’s…