People with Disabilities Grants

1,428 foundations$631.1M total annual giving$10K median grant54 states with funders

Discover 1,428 grantmaking foundations funding people with disabilities programs, with combined annual giving of $631.1M. The median grant size for people with disabilities is $10K.

People with Disabilities Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,428

Total Annual Giving

$631.1M

Total Assets Under Management

$14.5B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

54

Total Grants on Record

10,741

Open Grant Opportunities

Live programs funding people with disabilities that your nonprofit can apply to now.

Open nowCloses in 3 days (Sep 30, 2026)

2026–2027 Online Grant Application

From Frenchmans Reserve Charitable Foundation

EducationHealth and WellnessSocial Services+3 more

Who can apply: Applicant must be a registered 501(c)(3) public charity in good standing with the IRS, current and in good standing with the State of Florida, maintain required solicitation registrations in Florida, provide significant direct services to residents of Northern Palm Beach County, and request funding for a project or program within the Foundation’s areas of focus. National organizations must operate locally and independently under a separate EIN. Grants to individuals, private foundations, sectarian/religious purposes, political organizations, national organizations without a local independent chapter, multi-year grants, debt reduction, and bridge loans are not funded.

Open nowCloses in 4 days (Oct 1, 2026)

Grantmaking Program

From Frenchmans Reserve Charitable Foundation

EducationHealth and WellnessSocial Services+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be qualified not-for-profit charities in good standing with the IRS, current with the Florida Secretary of State, and have filed a solicitation statement with the Florida Department of Agriculture Consumer Services. Organizations must be located and serving Palm Beach County, Florida; organizations outside the county are only considered if the proposed program serves the local population. The foundation does not fund general operating support, salaries, overhead, multi-year commitments, debt reduction, bridge loans, individuals, private foundations, or political/sectarian purposes.

Open nowCloses in 8 days (Oct 5, 2026)Award: Up to $50K

JetBlue Foundation Grant Program

From Jetblue Grants Foundation

Aviation educationSTEM educationAviation technology+5 more

Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be located in a city where JetBlue currently flies, including domestic and international cities. Applications are accepted only from qualified educational institutions and organizations that sponsor educational STEM and/or certification programs in aviation technology, aviation engineering, aviation operations, aviation maintenance, or sustainable and environmental programs in aviation. Applicants must demonstrate how grant funds will benefit communities that have been socially disadvantaged in pursuing aviation careers, including veterans, women, people with disabilities, and other groups with historically less access to educational opportunities.

Open nowCloses in 12 days (Oct 9, 2026)Award: $5K – $10K

Loudoun Impact Fund

From Community Foundation for Loudoun and Northern Fauquier Counties

Basic needsHealth and wellnessTrauma-informed services+5 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charities in good IRS standing. Faith-based organizations may apply, but funded projects may not proselytize or exclude participants of different faiths.

Open nowCloses in 19 days (Oct 16, 2026)Award: Up to $10K

WSMA 2025-2026 Statewide Grant Program

From Washington State Microenterprise Association

Business trainingTechnical assistanceAccess to financing+23 more

Who can apply: Applicants must generally have IRS 501(c)(3) status or another eligible nonprofit or quasi-governmental designation; academic institutions are not eligible as applicants. The lead organization and all collaborating partners must have at least two years of experience providing comprehensive business training, technical assistance, or financing support; demonstrate collaboration with relevant and diverse stakeholders; be an Evergreen BizLink Resource Partner or have a profile submitted; and be able to serve at least 35 Washington-based unduplicated businesses during the grant period. The project must engage 2 to 5 strategic partners. The $10,000 request may not exceed 20% of the lead organization's prior actual budget.

Open nowCloses Nov 4, 2026Award: $10K+

Delta Dental Foundation General Grant Requests

From Delta Dental Fund D/B/A Delta Dental Foundation

Oral health accessOral health equityAdvocacy+3 more

Who can apply: Applicants must be nonprofits, government agencies, schools, colleges or universities serving Michigan, Ohio or Indiana. Proposals should align with the Delta Dental Foundation strategic plan and demonstrate community need, accountability, measures of success, alternative funding consideration and sustainability. The DDF does not normally fund construction, normal overhead, indirect costs, individuals, political activities, loans or commercial/proprietary projects.

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Largest People with Disabilities Foundations

ARC THRIFT STORES INC

LAKEWOOD, CO

Annual Giving

$16.6M

Total Assets

$173.9M

Median Grant

$943K

P820Local
ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES

SAINT LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$6.7M

Total Assets

$20.6M

Median Grant

$94K

P82Local
AWS FOUNDATION INC

FORT WAYNE, IN

Annual Giving

$6.5M

Total Assets

$130.1M

Median Grant

$50K

P82Local
L C Industries Inc

DURHAM, NC

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Total Assets

$267.9M

Median Grant

$1.8M

P860Local
THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, DC

Annual Giving

$876K

Total Assets

$21.3M

Median Grant

$18K

P82National
PLANNED LIFETIME ASSISTANCE NETWORK OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLANDINC

QUINCY, MA

Annual Giving

$605K

Total Assets

$44.2M

Median Grant

$25K

P82Local
THE LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

ST LOUIS, MO

Annual Giving

$593K

Total Assets

$116.3M

Median Grant

$49K

P86Regional
KOVAR CORPORATION

ROANOKE, VA

Annual Giving

$554K

Total Assets

$2.8M

Median Grant

$17K

P82JLocal
FIRLAND FOUNDATION

SHORELINE, WA

Annual Giving

$479K

Total Assets

$3.8M

Median Grant

$25K

P82Regional
NATIONAL INDUSTRIES FOR THE BLIND

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Annual Giving

$418K

Total Assets

$102.2M

Median Grant

$30K

P86National

Explore People with Disabilities Foundations

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Where People with Disabilities Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

FloridaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$59.4M

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

128

Total Giving

$47M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

124

Total Giving

$83.8M

New YorkView all
Foundations

94

Total Giving

$47.9M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

92

Total Giving

$25.3M

Foundations

83

Total Giving

$19.6M

MissouriView all
Foundations

65

Total Giving

$18.2M

MichiganView all
Foundations

56

Total Giving

$50M

Foundations

56

Total Giving

$17.1M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

51

Total Giving

$26.6M

MassachusettsView all
Foundations

41

Total Giving

$4.9M

IndianaView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$22.8M

MarylandView all
Foundations

32

Total Giving

$26.4M

OklahomaView all
Foundations

30

Total Giving

$12.9M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$4.5M

Types of Foundations in People with Disabilities

Family Foundation649 (45.4%)

$161.1M in annual giving

Independent Foundation391 (27.4%)

$221.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit102 (7.1%)

$89.4M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal58 (4.1%)

$8.6M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation48 (3.4%)

$3.3M in annual giving

Federated Fund31 (2.2%)

$8.9M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation28 (2.0%)

$9.1M in annual giving

Other121 (8.5%)

$129.4M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in People with Disabilities

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

32%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

71%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical People with Disabilities foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 32% of People with Disabilities foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About People with Disabilities Grants

How many foundations fund people with disabilities?
There are 1,428 grantmaking foundations that fund people with disabilities programs across 54 states.
What is the median grant size for people with disabilities?
The median grant from foundations funding people with disabilities is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest people with disabilities foundations?
The largest foundations funding people with disabilities by annual giving include ARC THRIFT STORES INC, ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES, AWS FOUNDATION INC, with combined giving of $29.8M.
Which states have the most people with disabilities funders?
The states with the most people with disabilities foundations are Florida (128), California (128), Illinois (124). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find people with disabilities grants for my nonprofit?
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