Disability grants are one of the most popular categories in our Grants Directory. That’s not surprising, since around 1 in 6 people in Australia are currently experiencing disability.
Disability can be experienced by just about anyone at some point in their lives, including:
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Children and young people
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Working age people
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Older people.
Who is eligible for disability grants?
If you are working to make Australia a better place to live in, you may be eligible for disability grants.
Categories of disability that funding may support include intellectual, physical, sensory, mental health and psychosocial disability.
Funded projects may be based in the home, education settings, workplaces, community centres, and any other environment where people come together.
At The Grants Hub, we help our members find disability grants that will help them serve inclusive and accessible communities. These members include community based organisations, sporting clubs, schools, charities, social enterprises and small businesses.
Are there grants for individuals with disability?
At The Grants Hub, our focus is on grants for small to medium community organisations and businesses.
If you are interested in financial aid and support for individuals with disability you can find information online at services including:
What will disability grants fund?
Disability grants may be able to provide funds to:
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Support people with disabilities, their families and carers
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Make facilities more accessible by improving infrastructure and equipment
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Improve access to education and employment opportunities
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Make community programs more inclusive
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Conduct research activities.
These are just a few examples of what disability grants may be able to help you with!
When you find a grant that you want to apply for, be sure to read the grant guidelines and FAQs to ensure that you and your project are eligible.
Some grant programs will highly regard projects that specifically address the needs of people with disability - so make sure you mention relevant details in your application.
What disability funding opportunities are open right now?
There are over 200 disability grants currently open and listed in our Grants Directory. Here are just a few grants to check out:
🏆 Wheels in Motion Empower Awards
Shines a light on organisations making an impact in the disability space.
Applications close 1 November 2024.
Save to Favourites/Calendar | Apply
👶 The Frankie Foundation Grants
Helps support kids continue or start therapy if their NDIS plan budget has run out or a therapy or service is not covered by their current NDIS plan.
Always open for applications.
Save to Favourites/Calendar | Apply
💡 Dylan Alcott Foundation Grant
Aims to eliminate the barriers facing young people with a disability in fulfilling their dreams.
Always open for applications.
Save to Favourites/Calendar | Apply
💻 Remarkable Programs
Offers a range of opportunities to help drive the future of Disability Tech.
Always open for applications.
Save to Favourites/Calendar | Apply
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