September Disability and Accessibility Grants: Building Capacity and Pathways

September brings a steady stream of opportunities for disability-serving nonprofits, with funders focused on literacy support, employment pathways, organizational capacity, and policy change. Whether you're working on direct services, infrastructure, or systemic advocacy, these opportunities reward organizations that are clear about their communities and their theory of change.

IDA Georgia Grant for Literacy-Focused Nonprofits

IDA Georgia funds nonprofit organizations working to expand access to Structured Literacy interventions and raise dyslexia awareness in Georgia communities. If your work includes training educators or community members, providing direct support to learners, or increasing access to evidence-based literacy resources, this is a fit. The grant awards up to $10,000 and closes September 1. Apply here

Henry Smith Foundation Grant for Nonprofits Supporting Careers Education for Young People with Learning Disabilities

The Henry Smith Foundation supports charitable organizations delivering job coach-led careers education for young people with learning disabilities in mainstream and SEND school settings. The program embeds trained job coaches in schools to provide vocational profiling, meaningful work experience, and pathways into supported internships and paid employment. Grants are awarded over four years and require partnership with schools, families, and employers. Deadline is September 2. Apply here

Tennessee Disability Coalition Capacity Building Grant for Disability-Serving Nonprofits

If your organization is working to develop capacity to serve individuals with disabilities and their families but doesn't yet have a track record in the disability space, the Tennessee Disability Coalition's capacity building grant may be a fit. The program funds communications strategy, volunteer recruitment, leadership succession planning, technology improvements, and community partnerships. Grants reach $15,000 and close September 4. Apply here

Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab Grant for Health Policy Advocacy Nonprofits

The Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab supports organizations working to advance state-level policy change to improve access to health care and home and community-based services for older adults and people with disabilities. Funded activities include stakeholder engagement, policy analysis and development, education efforts, and coalition building focused on Medicare Savings Programs, Medicaid estate recovery reform, and Medicaid eligibility simplification. This is a $75,000 opportunity open to organizations in any U.S. state or territory, and coalitions are encouraged to apply. Deadline is September 4. Apply here

Oregon Health Authority Grant for Nonprofits and Local Organizations Serving Disabled and Older Adults

The Oregon Health Authority funds organizations providing home repair, modification, and residential rehabilitation services to low-income households. The program prioritizes serving individuals with disabilities and older adults aged 55 and older. Grants support direct service delivery including outreach, case management, and health-related programs connected to housing. This is a substantial opportunity, with grants reaching $500,000. Deadline is September 29. Apply here

Suffolk Community Foundation Grant for Community Sports Nonprofits and Voluntary Groups

Suffolk Community Foundation provides project funding to registered charities and community groups aiming to increase participation in sport at the grassroots level, with a priority on access for people who face barriers due to disability, isolation, or disadvantage. Projects must benefit people living or working in Suffolk. Grants reach $2,000 and close September 7. Apply here

If there's a funder relationship you're trying to strengthen this quarter, or a specific area of disability work you'd like Funding Findr to keep an eye on, reply and let us know. We're here to help you stay close to the funders who care about the same communities you do.

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