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 Special Education Leadership Impact Series Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Varies 2025-2026 Special Education Leadership Impact Series The Special Education Leadership Impact Series will empower Texas school and district leaders, beginning with Special Education Directors, to implement special education requirements…	Not published	Varies
Learning Ally National Achievement Awards Learning Ally Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognizes the outstanding academic and personal achievements of high school and college-age students who have triumphed in the face of persistent challenges due to a learning difference such as dyslexia, a vision impairment, or blindness.	Not published	Varies
Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant Carbon County Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Phil Rodgers Memorial Scholarship Fund, established by the Germantown Grove Club, honors Phil Rodgers’ legacy of inclusivity and service.	Not published	$500
Doney Alumni Scholarship Program – MSU Bozeman Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundat · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Shooting Star Scholarship - St. David's Center The Shooting Star Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Appleton Education Foundation Grants Appleton Education Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · $250 – $2K The Appleton Education Foundation provides accessible, flexible funding for creative and innovative education programs not covered by school budgets. The foundation has awarded more than $3 million in grants since its founding in 1997.	Rolling	$250 – $2K
New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program New Jersey Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Up to $1.1M The New Jersey Inclusion Project-Year 3 Grant Program aims to enhance inclusive instructional practices in schools by offering leadership development, professional training, coaching, and consultation.	Not published	Up to $1.1M
EITC (Educational Improvement Tax Credit) Scholarships Business Leadership Organized for Catholic Schools · Foundation Not published · Varies BLOCS provides over 17,000 need-based scholarships annually for value-based, Catholic education for Pennsylvania students through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program.	Not published	Varies
2025-2026 Discipline and Behavior Supports Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $1M The 2025-2026 Discipline and Behavior Supports Grant, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance educational practices for students with disabilities.	Not published	Up to $1M
U.S. Department of Education AI Teaching & Learning Collaborative Grant Savannah State University Foundation Inc and Subsidiaries · Foundation Not published · $3.8M	Not published	$3.8M
Special Education Endorsement Scholarship (Benedictine College Masters Program) Matthew 19 14 · Foundation Not published · Varies EMBRACE awards full scholarships to current Archdiocesan teachers to receive their Masters in Special Education through Benedictine College.	Not published	Varies
WHAS Crusade for Children Grant - Former Grant Recipients The Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The WHAS Crusade for Children Grant supports non-profit agencies, schools, and hospitals in Kentucky and southern Indiana that assist children with special needs.	Not published	Varies
Educational Excellence Scholarship Indiana Institute of Technology Inc · Foundation Not published · $15K	Not published	$15K
Tilles Fund Grant Rosalie Tilles Nonsectarian Charity Fund · Foundation Not published · Varies The Tilles Fund Grant focuses on innovative charitable investments in the Greater St. Louis Area, aiming to support children with developmental, intellectual, and physical disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Therapeutic Classroom Grant Iowa Department of Education · Foundation Not published · Varies The Therapeutic Classroom Grant, funded by the Iowa Department of Education, supports public school districts in creating therapeutic classrooms for students aged 3 to 21.	Not published	Varies
Northern Lowcountry Grants: The Charles-Webb Ed Croft Endowment Fund Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The Charles-Webb Ed Croft Endowment Fund is an invitation-only grant program designed to enhance the lives of children with special needs in Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties.	Not published	Up to $10K
JSF People with Disabilities Grant Theodore R and Vivian M · Foundation Not published · Varies The JSF People with Disabilities Grant supports organizations that empower students with disabilities through education and employment opportunities.	Not published	Varies
AccessCSforAll: Making High School Computer Science Accessible Computer Science Teachers Association · Foundation Not published · Varies A researcher-practitioner partnership (RPP) focused on making high school computer science accessible to students with disabilities.	Not published	Varies
NewSchools: Learning Differences Grant Program New Schools Fund · Foundation Not published · $150K – $250K The NewSchools Learning Differences Grant Program aims to enhance educational opportunities for students who learn differently, particularly those affected by poverty and racism.	Not published	$150K – $250K
Unified Champion Schools Outreach Opportunity Special Olympics Illinois · Foundation Not published · Up to $2K Special Olympics Illinois offered outreach opportunities to support local projects that meet Unified Champion Schools objectives. This was a second round of funding.	Not published	Up to $2K
Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation Grant Avery-Fuller-Welch Childrens Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: As of August 2024, grant applications are by invitation only._ Avery-Fuller-Welch Children’s Foundation provides grants that allow low-income families with children in need of supportive, remedial therapy to have access to those…	Not published	Varies
Maryland School for the Deaf - Columbia Maryland School for the Deaf · State Not published · Varies The Columbia Campus provides a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 program to deaf and hard of hearing students. The Family Education & Early Childhood Department serves ages birth through 5.	Not published	Varies
Cathleen M. Harkness Memorial Scholarship Grant Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K The Cathleen M. Harkness Memorial Scholarship, offered by the Community Foundation of Elmira-Corning and the Finger Lakes, Inc., is designed for high school seniors and adult learners pursuing careers in special education, occupational…	Not published	$1K
2025-2026 ESC Statewide Services for Students with Visual Impairments (SSVI) Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · Up to $5.5M The 2025-2026 ESC Statewide Services for Students with Visual Impairments (SSVI) program, overseen by the Texas Education Agency, aims to provide essential services and support to school systems for students with visual impairments.	Not published	Up to $5.5M

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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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