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Vocational Rehabilitation Program Contract
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (“DEED”) Vocational Rehabilitation Services (“VRS”) requests applications from organizations and businesses to work as a vocational rehabilitation (“VR”) program community partner (“Community Partner”) to provide job-related services to individuals who are eligible for VRS. The State anticipates issuing multiple contracts for this work.
Request for Proposals
Community Care Corps encourages organizations across the country to apply for 18-month grants ($30,000–$200,000) to develop and scale innovative volunteer programs that provide nonmedical assistance to older adults, adults age 18 and older with disabilities and family caregivers.
Projects funded through this initiative will increase the number of community-based volunteer programs available to provide nonmedical assistance while decreasing the number of older adults, adults with disabilities, and family caregivers who need assistance in maintaining independence in the community but are unable to obtain help. In doing so, the initiative will strengthen community-based supports that help people maintain independence, reduce unmet needs, and improve overall well-being.
With support from Toyota Motor North America, the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF) is pleased to announce $250,000 in grant funding to make public lands more accessible and enjoyable for people of all abilities. The 2026 grant program will focus on communities near Toyota Motor North America facilities and is restricted to 16 communities, as detailed below.
Overview
Through the 2026 Driving Mobility and Accessibility on Public Lands grant, NEEF aims to:
The grant will provide up to $20,000 per grantee to increase physical or digital access, provide adaptive recreation equipment or programming, or perform accessibility assessments on public lands in communities near 16 Toyota Motor North America facilities.
Grants for nonprofits serving disabled individuals provide funding for accessibility improvements, assistive technologies, and support services. The following grants empower organizations to enhance inclusion, independence, and quality of life for people with disabilities.
Explore 200+ funding opportunities for disability-focused nonprofits in Guam, with $43.1M available. Instrumentl simplifies the grant process with funding insights, deadline notifications, and tailored search tools to advance inclusive initiatives.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Nonprofits Serving Disabled?
Most grants are due in the third quarter.
There are quite a bit of grant opportunities for nonprofits serving people with disabilities. Nonprofits that are eligible to apply for these grants include nonprofit disability services, advocacy organizations, rehabilitation centers, and community-based programs that provide accessibility support, vocational training, or assistive technologies. Many grants require applicants to be 501(c)(3) organizations and may prioritize initiatives that promote inclusion and independence for individuals with disabilities.
Grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities typically have the highest concentration of deadlines in Q3, with 29.6% of grant deadlines falling in this period. If you're planning to apply, consider prioritizing your applications around this time to maximize opportunities. Conversely, the least active period for grants in this category is Q4.
Grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities provide funding for accessibility improvements, assistive technologies, and support services. They also support disability rights, medical research, and employment assistance for people with disabilities. Funders seek to enhance quality of life, ensure equal opportunities and independence, enhance inclusion, and provide essential support services for people with disabilities. Over 200 grants are available, with more than $32.1 million in funding for nonprofit groups that serve disabled individuals and help them live a better life.
Funding for nonprofits serving people with disabilities varies widely, with award amounts ranging from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $18,739,565. Based on Instrumentl’s data, the median grant amount for this category is $20,000, while the average grant awarded is $309,830. Understanding these funding trends can help nonprofits set realistic expectations when applying.
Of the 200 grants available and $32.1 million available in funding, more than 100 grants come from private funders like the Joseph Durda Foundation, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation, and Borealis Philanthropy. Many of the private foundations that are offering grants focus on helping both adults and children with disabilities.
In addition, there are many federal and state/local government funders. On the federal side, some of the key funders who support services for the disabled are the US HHS: Administration for Community Living, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, and even the National Science Foundation. There are also state and local governments that provide funding through health departments and community service grants.Although there are more than 200 grants for nonprofits serving people with disabilities, they are still quite competitive. To set your organization apart from the rest and improve grant success, nonprofits should concentrate on all of these key areas:
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