What strategies can nonprofits use to improve their success rate for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities grants?

To optimize grant strategies, nonprofits should: Demonstrate Measurable Impact – Show the tangible effects of your program through data and evidence to highlight the past impact and expected future outcomes. Follow Best Practices – Ensure that your disability support initiatives adhere to established standards and guidelines. Highlight Community Alliances – Emphasize partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance credibility and reach. Showing partnerships with healthcare and educational institutions would also strengthen your proposals. For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants Highlights

Grants for intellectual and developmental disabilities provide funding to support education, advocacy, and services for individuals with disabilities. The following grants help nonprofits enhance inclusion, improve access to resources, and empower people with diverse abilities to thrive.

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Find 49 funding opportunities for disability programs, with $25M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits with relevant funding sources, offering deadline tracking, grant-matching tools, and funder research to drive inclusion and accessibility initiatives.

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Uncommon — grants in this category are less prevalent than in others.

49 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

26 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants over $25K in average grant size

16 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants over $50K in average grant size

19 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants supporting general operating expenses

43 Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

600+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Food Access & Hunger

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities grants?

Most grants are due in the third quarter.

28.9%

24.1%

36.1%

10.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Grants?

Grants are most commonly $50,000.

$1,000 $1 K Min.

$50,000 $50 K Median

$624,639 $624.6 K Average

$18,739,565 $18.7 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

Instrumentl helps nonprofits find and apply for grants related to intellectual and developmental disabilities. It simplifies the process by providing a list of relevant funding opportunities, tracking important deadlines, and offering insights into what funders are looking for. This makes it easier for organizations to manage multiple applications and focus on their mission. Learn how Cy-Hope increased their grant submissions by 50%.

Nonprofits, advocacy organizations, special education programs, medical professionals, and research organizations focused on helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities are eligible to apply. Many grants also fund family support services and workforce inclusion initiatives.

Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for intellectual and developmental disabilities, grant deadlines are most common in Q3, accounting for 36.1% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.

These grants strive to improve the quality of life, access to services, and personal independence of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funders support initiatives that enhance healthcare access, early intervention, education, and community integration.

On average, grants for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities provide funding between $1,000 and $18,739,565, with typical awards falling around $50,000 (median) and $624,639 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.

Organizations such as The Arc, the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), the Administration for Community Living (ACL), and private disability-focused foundations provide funding.

Some state and local governments provide funding to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through various programs. Additionally, organizations like the FAR Fund offer funding for initiatives focused on social and emotional learning, family services, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

To optimize grant strategies, nonprofits should:

Demonstrate Measurable Impact – Show the tangible effects of your program through data and evidence to highlight the past impact and expected future outcomes.
Follow Best Practices – Ensure that your disability support initiatives adhere to established standards and guidelines.
Highlight Community Alliances – Emphasize partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to enhance credibility and reach. Showing partnerships with healthcare and educational institutions would also strengthen your proposals.

For additional guidance, explore our step-by-step guide to crafting compelling grant proposals.

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Community Fund Ohio - Individual Grant

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Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Topical PCORI Funding

Field of Interest Fund - Adam R. Barnhart Inclusive Athlete Fund Grant

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Experiential Education Initiative (EEI) Internship

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WITH Foundation RFP Cycle (2025-08-28)

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Colleen Maher Inspirational Scholarship

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Patricia Schroder Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey Early Intervention System NJEIS

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Statewide Self-advocacy Network for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

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