{"id":32812,"date":"2023-10-20T17:17:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T21:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?p=32812"},"modified":"2023-10-20T17:17:04","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T21:17:04","slug":"grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/","title":{"rendered":"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Living with a disability has its challenges and it leaves some of us wondering if it&#8217;s possible to retain control and independence. The short answer is yes! You can enjoy everyday life. Individuals with disabilities often have special needs to address and sometimes lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs, hence the necessity for grants. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch<\/strong><\/a> is proud to have a category of grants specifically for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/cat\/7\/disabilities-grants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Disabilities<\/strong><\/a>, with close to 500 grants currently listed in the directory! The necessary funding makes it possible to help the disabled improve their quality of life. Grants can help to enhance independence, self-empowerment, and outlook. Regardless of the disability, it&#8217;s entirely feasible to conquer the obstacles we encounter and embrace a rich and satisfying life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Local, State, and National Support<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A wealth of financial and in-kind support is available to individuals living with disabilities, guaranteeing equitable access to education and employment opportunities, and allowing them to lead  typical lives. An array of federal, state, and foundation grants are ready to help people in need of assistance. It\u2019s just a matter of reaching out to get the application process started. The following is a short list of foundations that work with individuals and their families to provide help in overcoming adversity and enjoying everyday activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sensoryhealth.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">STAR Institute<\/a><\/strong> offers assessments and personalized treatments at their treatment center in Denver for children dealing with conditions such as Sensory Processing Disorder, autism, ADHD, and OCD, among others.<\/li><li>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/dreamscapefoundation.org\/about-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dreamscape Foundation<\/a><\/strong> believes the power to effect change lies in a community coming together in outreach services. Furthermore, they believe that knowledge is only as good as the action you take because of it. While no one can be prepared for an unforeseen disability, there remains one actionable avenue, and it holds the promise of hope.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ucp.org\/our-history\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">United Cerebral Palsy <\/a><\/strong>has a network of affiliates across the United States to deliver services and assistance to individuals with disabilities in their respective communities.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list provided by GrantWatch of grants for Individuals with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Grants for Individuals with Disabilities<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>Grants to nonprofits to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/179275\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-to-improve-the-lives-of-at-risk-military-veterans.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improve the lives<\/a> <\/strong>of at-risk military veterans and their families. Funding supports a range of services and programs including therapeutic and recreational activities, and career training and education. In addition, there are rehabilitation programs, shelters for the homeless, and a supply of mobility items.<\/li><li>In addition, grants to eligible nonprofits, public school districts, and public and private elementary and secondary schools to benefit local residents. Funding is for programs that<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/199175\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-school-districts-and-schools-in-multiple-states-to-address-mobility-traffic-safety-education-and-the-environment.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">address mobility<\/a><\/strong>, traffic safety, education, and the environment. Priority will be for programs supporting marginalized communities (and have the potential for participation of Honda associates as volunteers).<\/li><li>In addition, grants are offered to individuals with disabilities for the costs of participation in sports activities. Altogether, funding supports training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance. In fact, it&#8217;s important to note that eligible applicants are individuals with permanent physical disabilities that impair mobility, affect the neuromuscular system, or impair balance or motor control.<\/li><li>Grants of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/176906\/grants-to-usa-and-canada-nonprofits-and-institutions-for-projects-to-benefit-individuals-affected-by-spinal-cord-injury-and-disease.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>up to $75,000<\/strong><\/a> to nonprofits, institutions, and associations for projects to benefit and serve individuals affected by spinal cord diseases and injuries, including veterans. Funding is for projects to provide broad-based educational opportunities. Key elements of projects include potential replication of proposals and effective dissemination plans<\/li><li>There are also grants to eligible nonprofits to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/174057\/grants-to-usa-nonprofits-in-eligible-locations-to-benefit-local-residents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>benefit local residents<\/strong><\/a>. Moreover, past grant support included Special Olympics and housing initiatives, addressed food insecurity, and assisted families of military veterans.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Additional Disabilities Grants<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Grants to Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) for projects to<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/199921\/grants-to-usa-ihes-for-projects-to-increase-the-diversity-of-online-resources.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increase the diversity<\/a><\/strong> of online resources. Funding is for projects addressing the histories and interests of BIPOC and other marginalized communities. In fact, the goal is to promote and provide resources for projects that diversify the digital domain, advance justice and equity in digital scholarly practice, and\/or contribute to public understanding of racial and social justice issues. The program addresses inequities in access to tools and supports digital work among scholars across various fields. This includes those working with under-utilized or understudied source materials, and those in institutions with less support for digital projects. Programs also promote inclusion and sustainability.<\/li><li>There are also grants to junior faculty researchers for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant\/205971\/grants-to-usa-canada-and-international-junior-faculty-researchers-for-projects-related-to-retinal-health.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>retinal health research<\/strong><\/a> projects. Funding is for the following expenses: staff salaries, research supplies, and partial support of the candidate&#8217;s salary.<strong> <\/strong>The purpose is to advance research to cure retinal degenerative disease.<\/li><li>Grants to nonprofits, IHEs, agencies, and Native American tribal entities for health services research. Funding addresses health services research issues critical to AHRQ priority populations, including individuals with disabilities and other special health care needs, low-income and minority groups, women, children, and the elderly; and those who need chronic or end-of-life health care.<\/li><li>Lastly, grants of up to $3,000 to nonprofits to improve the quality of life in communities. The focus of proposals includes (the needs of) the disabled, children, the elderly, substance abuse, the homeless, and the family.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To conclude, GrantWatch hopes you or someone you know can take advantage of one of these grant funding opportunities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About GrantWatch<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With close to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grant-search.php?search=advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>8,000 grants<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;currently available,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch.com<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is the leading grant listing directory. Upgrade to a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/plans.php\"><strong>MemberPlus+ subscription<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;to view the full grant details, including eligibility criteria and application information. For more information, you can also visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/about.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>GrantWatch FAQ<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;page. To see the great value of all 20 of the top GrantWatch features,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/is-grantwatch-worth-it.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>click here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Living with a disability has its challenges and it leaves some of us wondering if it&#8217;s possible to retain control<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1935,"featured_media":34495,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_sb_is_suggestion_mode":false,"_sb_show_suggestion_boards":false,"_sb_suggestion_history":"","_sb_update_block_changes":"","_is_real_time_mode":false,"_realtime_collaborators":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[124,118,147],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-32812","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-grants","category-latest"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.8.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"GrantNews\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"455\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Lori\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@grantwatch\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@grantwatch\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Lori\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"4 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Lori\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/e373e9d9a4315f24a562621cf719ce89\"},\"headline\":\"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\"},\"wordCount\":917,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"Community\",\"Grants\",\"Latest\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\",\"name\":\"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00\",\"description\":\"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg\",\"width\":800,\"height\":455},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/\",\"name\":\"GrantNews\",\"description\":\"Powered By GrantWatch\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization\",\"name\":\"GrantWatch\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg\",\"width\":400,\"height\":120,\"caption\":\"GrantWatch\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/grantwatch\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grantswatch\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grantwatch-com\",\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/applyforgrants\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YAavtZreMRWx67Zkt-Kkg\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/e373e9d9a4315f24a562621cf719ce89\",\"name\":\"Lori\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6815b7fe15d2a82a941a3a282476e78f0276ba39f25a277fd006d79af24e5fc?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6815b7fe15d2a82a941a3a282476e78f0276ba39f25a277fd006d79af24e5fc?s=96&d=identicon&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Lori\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/author\/lori\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities","description":"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities","og_description":"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/","og_site_name":"GrantNews","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850","article_published_time":"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00","article_modified_time":"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00","og_image":[{"width":800,"height":455,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Lori","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@grantwatch","twitter_site":"@grantwatch","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Lori","Est. reading time":"4 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/"},"author":{"name":"Lori","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/e373e9d9a4315f24a562621cf719ce89"},"headline":"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities","datePublished":"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/"},"wordCount":917,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","articleSection":["Community","Grants","Latest"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/","name":"Grants Help Individuals with Disabilities to Participate in Local Activities","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","datePublished":"2023-10-20T21:17:00+00:00","dateModified":"2023-10-20T21:17:04+00:00","description":"Individuals with Disabilities often have special needs to address but lack the necessary funding to provide for those needs.","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-help-individuals-with-disabilities-to-participate-in-local-activities\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","width":800,"height":455},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/","name":"GrantNews","description":"Powered By GrantWatch","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#organization","name":"GrantWatch","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/GW.jpg","width":400,"height":120,"caption":"GrantWatch"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/GrantWatch\/162625900556850","https:\/\/x.com\/grantwatch","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/grantswatch\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/grantwatch-com","https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/applyforgrants","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UC8YAavtZreMRWx67Zkt-Kkg"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/e373e9d9a4315f24a562621cf719ce89","name":"Lori","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6815b7fe15d2a82a941a3a282476e78f0276ba39f25a277fd006d79af24e5fc?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d6815b7fe15d2a82a941a3a282476e78f0276ba39f25a277fd006d79af24e5fc?s=96&d=identicon&r=g","caption":"Lori"},"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/author\/lori\/"}]}},"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Grants-Help-Individuals-with-Disabilities-to-Participate-in-Local-Activities.jpg","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pck2w8-8xe","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":48986,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/15-grants-to-mark-national-disability-independence-day\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":0},"title":"15 Grants to Mark National Disability Independence Day","author":"Nikita","date":"July 26, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"July 26th marks National Disability Independence Day, commemorating the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. This pivotal legislation has transformed the lives of millions. It ensures protection against employment discrimination and enhancing access to goods, services, and communication for individuals with disabilities. The ADA signifies a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Business&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Business","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/business\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/National-Disability-Independence-Day.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/National-Disability-Independence-Day.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/National-Disability-Independence-Day.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/National-Disability-Independence-Day.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":12614,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/five-grants-for-national-disability-independence-day\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":1},"title":"Five Grants for National Disability Independence Day","author":"Gabe","date":"July 26, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"July 26 is National Disability Independence Day, recognized by the federal government to celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on this day in 1990. 5 Grants to Support Those with Disabilities: 1) Grants to nonprofit organizations, institutions, government agencies and investigators affiliated with an IHE, medical\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Community&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Community","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/community\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Disabilty-Wheelchair-Man-and-type-AdobeStock_422763797.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Disabilty-Wheelchair-Man-and-type-AdobeStock_422763797.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Disabilty-Wheelchair-Man-and-type-AdobeStock_422763797.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Disabilty-Wheelchair-Man-and-type-AdobeStock_422763797.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":75352,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/5-nonprofit-grants-to-strengthen-programs-for-individuals-with-disabilities\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":2},"title":"5 Nonprofit Grants to Strengthen Programs for Individuals With Disabilities","author":"GrantWatch Staff Writer","date":"March 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"There are 700 grants for nonprofits to strengthen programs for individuals with disabilities on the GrantWatch database and any one of them can change countless lives. With so many nonprofits stretching every dollar to keep programs alive, the targeted funding that grants provide becomes essential. Grant opportunities help do things\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grants&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grants","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Two men sit looking at a laptop. One is disabled and the other is guiding him. Both are smiling and happy. The text reads \" Strengthen disability programs With Grants.\"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/221_img-950x650_15.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/221_img-950x650_15.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/221_img-950x650_15.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/221_img-950x650_15.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":21930,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/10-grants-nonprofits-can-apply-for-to-help-those-with-disabilities\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":3},"title":"10 Grants Nonprofits Can Apply For to Help Those with Disabilities","author":"Lianne Hikind","date":"November 1, 2022","format":false,"excerpt":"Does your nonprofit help people with disabilities? Helping others is a way to give back to the community and make a real difference. More often than not, living with a disability leads to unique challenges and requires unforeseen expenses. This may include additional medical expenses, extra education\/therapy costs, or housing\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Education&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Education","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/education\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"10 Grants for Nonprofits to Help Those with Disabilities","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-Grants-For-Nonprofits-To-Help-Those-With-Disabilities-copy-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-Grants-For-Nonprofits-To-Help-Those-With-Disabilities-copy-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-Grants-For-Nonprofits-To-Help-Those-With-Disabilities-copy-2.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/10-Grants-For-Nonprofits-To-Help-Those-With-Disabilities-copy-2.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":64999,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/where-to-secure-funding-for-disability-services-and-programs\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":4},"title":"Where to Secure Funding for Disability Services and Programs","author":"Nikita","date":"July 15, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Running or launching a program that serves individuals with disabilities takes passion, commitment - and money. Whether you're supporting accessibility, providing vocational training, offering therapy services, or launching inclusive education initiatives, funding can make or break your ability to deliver impact. The good news? There are real opportunities to secure\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grants&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grants","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Where to Secure Funding for Disability Services and Programs","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20_ArticleIMG800x445_5.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20_ArticleIMG800x445_5.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20_ArticleIMG800x445_5.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20_ArticleIMG800x445_5.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":58573,"url":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants-for-disabilities-breaking-barriers-creating-opportunities\/","url_meta":{"origin":32812,"position":5},"title":"Grants for Disabilities: Breaking Barriers, Creating Opportunities","author":"Lori","date":"March 4, 2025","format":false,"excerpt":"Grants for Disabilities provide access to resources, support, and opportunities for greater independence and inclusion. In addition, they help to break down barriers that still exist in healthcare, education, and daily life. People with disabilities continue to face challenges, including lower-quality care and poorer health outcomes. According to the NIH,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;Grants&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Grants","link":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/grants\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Grants for Disabilities: Breaking Barriers, Creating Opportunities","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/disability_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/disability_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/disability_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/disability_img-950x650_T.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32812","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1935"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32812"}],"version-history":[{"count":66,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32812\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34536,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32812\/revisions\/34536"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34495"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32812"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32812"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grantwatch.com\/grantnews\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32812"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}