Special education grants

Funding that supports students with disabilities and the educators who serve them, including IDEA-related federal programs.

4 open now · 2 upcoming · 6 funders listed

6 opportunities

Closes in 20 daysfederal funding

OJJDP FY 2026 Community and Schools Youth Drug Prevention Program

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP)

Supports community and school-based programs to prevent and reduce youth drug use and substance use disorders.

Amount
Awards up to $1,000,000.
Eligibility
Schools, Districts, Nonprofits
Coverage
K-12 students
School safetyMental healthSpecial education
Closes in 21 daysgrant

The Kent Schools Foundation provides grants to educators in the Kent School District to fund projects that directly benefit students through classroom enrichment.

Amount
Up to $3,000 (typically $500)
Eligibility
Teachers, Administrators
Coverage
Washington — Kent School District
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Funders in this category

Who can apply

Special education funding includes federal IDEA allocations (via states and districts), plus foundation and corporate programs that fund assistive technology, inclusive programming and teacher training. Some programs fund individual classrooms directly.

How to apply

Connect the request to student outcomes and, where relevant, to IEP goals in aggregate. For assistive technology, name the specific tools and the students they serve. District-level IDEA questions go to your state education agency.

Frequently asked questions

What is IDEA funding?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act provides federal funds to states and districts to help cover the excess cost of educating students with disabilities. It flows through your state education agency rather than through direct applications.
Can I get funding for assistive technology for one student?
Yes — several foundation programs fund assistive technology for individual students or classrooms. Filter by applicant type to find programs open to teachers.