Special Education Grants
Special Education Grants support teachers and therapists with classroom resources, field trips, and professional development to help students with disabilities build skills and independence.
This grant was recently updated
The maximum award increased from $500 to $1,000. The program flyer was also updated from the September 2026 version to the October 2026 version.
Funder: Philanthropic Ventures Foundation
Due Dates: Applications accepted for the 2026–2027 school year
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant
Summary: Supports special education teachers and therapists with resources, field trips, and professional development that build students’ skills and independence.
Key Information: For teachers and therapists at low-income public schools in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, and San Mateo Counties.
Description
Philanthropic Ventures Foundation’s Special Education Resource Grants support public school teachers and therapists serving students with moderate to severe disabilities. The program funds practical resources that help students develop reading, writing, speaking, and self-help skills while increasing their independence. It also aims to improve teaching and boost teacher morale.
Supported requests include classroom supplies and resources, therapists’ pull-out sessions, educational field trips, and professional development. Examples include sensory integration resources, developmental toys, speech and language materials, oral motor kits, math manipulatives, and resource books. The program also supports assessment tools to help educators understand students’ needs and formulate education plans, sensory tools that prepare students to learn, and field trips introducing new experiences and concepts.
