29 Grants for Special Education

Discover grants for special education programs, supporting students with special needs, physical disabilities, mental disabilities, and learning impairments. Funding is available for teacher training, curriculum development, and accessibility enhancements for students as per the No Child Left Behind Act, ADA,300.39 IDEA, including: grants for speech, travel training, vocational education, adaptive physical education, EIS early intervention services, resource rooms, special education teachers, classrooms and technology.

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Grants to New York Nonprofits to Improve the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 09/22/25

Grants to New York nonprofit organizations for activities and projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for charitable, educational, recreational, environmental, and cultural programming that improves the quality of life for people resi...

GrantWatch ID#: 205040

Grants to California Nonprofits and LEAs to Institute Best Practices in Education Throughout t...

Deadline: 09/22/25

Grants to California nonprofit organizations and LEAs to institute best practices in education throughout the state. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Five categories of assistance will be offered: Special Education, English L...

GrantWatch ID#: 223197

Grants to Maryland Public School Teachers for Creative Classroom Initiatives

Deadline: 09/23/25

Grants of up to $500 to Maryland public school teachers in eligible regions for creative initiatives that are not funded by the school system. Previously funded projects include musical instruments and art supplies, books for students to take home and share with their ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147043

Grants to Connecticut Synagogues and Religious Schools for Programs Serving Children with Spec...

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to Connecticut supplemental religious schools and synagogues to provide services to Jewish children with special needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for additional staffing, materials, and services that will improve the impact that religious school pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 195662

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 10/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Assist Individuals and Families Affected by Aut...

Deadline: 10/03/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to benefit individuals and families affected by autism. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in education, employment, healthcare, recreation, and safe...

GrantWatch ID#: 174331

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Underserved Communit...

Deadline: 10/15/25

Grants to Rhode Island and Connecticut nonprofit organizations to benefit underserved communities and address community needs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives and projects that support residents in the focus areas of capacity building, economic ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161606

Grants to Ohio Teachers to Help Students with Learning Challenges Succeed in the Classroom

Deadline: 10/15/25

Grants of up to $500 to Ohio teachers to help students with hearing impairments to succeed academically. Funding is intended to provide resources for teachers working with youth in classroom settings. Grants may be requested for specific projects that will strengthen t...

GrantWatch ID#: 179666

Grants to Missouri Local Education Agencies for Expenses for Special Education Students with H...

Deadline: 10/15/25

Grants to Missouri local education agencies for costs associated with special education students. Funding is intended for students with disabilities or special needs with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), whose educational costs exceed three times the current ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186809

Grants to Wisconsin Nonprofits to Benefit Children and Youth in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 10/16/25

Grants to Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address community needs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of education, recreation, sports, and the arts. Grants support initiatives that enhance the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 223853

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofits and Agencies for Social Services and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 10/30/25 LOI Date: 10/21/25

Grants to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs and activities that benefit local communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide services in the are...

GrantWatch ID#: 150908

Grants to Mississippi Schools and Nonprofit and Other Organizations for Projects to Enhance Pu...

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Mississippi schools and nonprofit and other organizations for projects to enhance public education and special education in eligible school districts. Funding is intended for organizations involved with improving the quality of life for local ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174744

Grants to Louisiana Families and Individuals to Assist People with Autism in Eligible Parishes

Deadline: 10/31/25

Grants of up to $200 to Louisiana families and individuals in eligible locations to improve the quality of life for people with autism. Funding is intended for services offered by licensed and accredited individuals and agencies or items required to reach specific goal...

GrantWatch ID#: 174966

Grants to Florida Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 11/01/25

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities within the focus areas of health, community, education, youth, and family services. Proposals should address the root ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 175390

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 11/10/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to Missouri Schools and IHEs for Reading Services for Students Who Are Legally Blind

Deadline: 11/30/25

Grants to Missouri public school districts, special school districts, IHEs, and technical and professional schools for reading services to assist students who are legally blind. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for employing a qualified individual to read to st...

GrantWatch ID#: 175675

Grants to New Mexico Teachers to Improve Accessibility for Children with Disabilities

Deadline: 12/31/25

Grants of up to $500 to New Mexico teachers in eligible regions for projects to enhance accessibility in educational settings for children with disabilities. While projects that assist students with any kind of disability will be supported, priority is given to project...

GrantWatch ID#: 218883

Grants to Arizona Nonprofits to Meet the Critical Needs of Residents in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 02/02/26 Conference Date: 12/08/25

Grants to Arizona nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support a wide range of services for individuals and families that require nonprofit services or have limited incomes. Eligible applicants are those who...

GrantWatch ID#: 212557

Grants to Texas Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 03/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Texas nonprofit organizations for programs and services that benefit communities in eligible areas. Funding is provided for programs in a wide range of interests, including education, health, arts, assistance to needy children and adults, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 146899

Grants to Arkansas and Oklahoma Nonprofits for Health-Related Projects in Eligible Regions

Deadline: 03/31/26

Grants to Arkansas and Oklahoma nonprofit organizations for health-related projects to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that create lasting effects for the community or that serve as a stimulus for significant, ongoing core value ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178245

Grants to Oklahoma Nonprofit Organizations to Provide Services to Underprivileged and Mentally...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Oklahoma nonprofit organizations to provide services to underserved and mentally disabled children and youth under the age of 22 in eligible locations. Funding is intended for medical care, treatment, education, and more. Applicants must serve...

GrantWatch ID#: 199298

Grants to California PreK-12 Teachers and Therapists to Benefit Students with Special Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to California PreK-12 public school teachers and therapists in eligible counties serving special needs children with moderate to severe disabilities. Funding may be used for educational field trips, professional development, and classroom supplies ...

GrantWatch ID#: 161646

Grants to Alaska Agencies to Assist Individuals with Mental Illness, Alcoholism, Brain Damage,...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Alaska community agencies to assist individuals with alcoholism, substance-related disorders, mental illness, and brain damage. Funding is intended to support equipment and supply purchases, service animals, and services rendered on behalf of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162602

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Schools for Programs that Benefit Children with Autism in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and schools to develop or enhance programs that provide direct services to children with autism spectrum disorder in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that are innovative and offer educational ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164437

Grants to Indiana Nonprofits and Public Schools to Benefit Children and Adults with Disabiliti...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Indiana nonprofit organizations and public schools to benefit individuals with mental or physical disabilities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to address the needs of children and adults. Eligible uses of funds include purchasing equipment, creating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191960

Grants to Maryland Nonprofits for Faith-Based and Community Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Maryland nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in the areas of faith-based activities, education, the arts and humanities, human services, and health care. Applicants must serve th...

GrantWatch ID#: 192084

Grants to Mississippi Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Counties

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to Mississippi nonprofit organizations and groups for projects to benefit nonprofits serving residents in eligible counties. Funding is intended to address community needs in the areas of health, education, and economic mobility. Grants are restr...

GrantWatch ID#: 192537

Grants to Oklahoma Schools to Enhance Learning with Artistic Programs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of $2,500 to Oklahoma alternative education schools for artistic programs to enhance learning. First-time applicants are required to register in the grant portal and all applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying, which may take up to 15 d...

GrantWatch ID#: 215688

Grants to Indiana Teachers to Improve Special Education in Eligible Locations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Indiana special education teachers in eligible locations to improve curricula and address student needs. New applicants must register in the system before applying. Funding is intended for resources, equipment, and supplies that enrich progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 216158