Grants For Disabled Persons
Funding to support your creative pursuits.
Hi creators,
We are back with another playlist, this time tailored for disabled persons.
While our playlists are reserved for paying subscribers ($10 per month or $100 per year), we felt it was important to leave this one open to all those in our community who may benefit.
There are currently (7) grants listed. Please bookmark this page, as we will continue to keep it updated with new funding opportunities.
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1. [NEW] The Morgan Jenness Experiments in Playwriting Fellowship - For New York City Playwrights
This opportunity offers two early-career playwrights in the NYC area an artistic home at La MaMa for one year. This timeline aligns with La MaMa’s ’26-’27 theatrical season: September 2026 – June 2027. The fellowship seeks to encourage playwrights from underproduced communities with an emphasis on members of the LGBTQ+ community, People of Color, and people with disabilities. At the end of the fellowship, fellows will present an open reading through the La MaMa Experiments Play Reading Series. Playwrights will be awarded a $1,500 stipend for their time as Fellows. Applicants must be of the five boroughs of New York City.
Deadline: July 15, 2026
2. [NEW] The AXS Film Fund - For Documentary Filmmakers with Disabilities
This opportunity supports documentary filmmakers and new non-fiction media creators living with disabilities from various backgrounds, particularly those from historically underserved communities, in their endeavors to tell stories, make films, and create content. The Fund seeks to elevate the visibility of creators living with disabilities from diverse backgrounds, empower them to get recognition and job opportunities in the media industry, and support a variety of creators and a broad range of stories. Up to five creators will be awarded grants of up to $10,000 each to help them complete their projects at any stage of production.
Deadline: July 31, 2026
3. [NEW] The Deaf Arts Grant - For BIPOC Artists
This opportunity will make a crucial difference for BIPOC Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing artists to thrive in the challenging arts field. In 2026, applications will be accepted from artists working in the following art forms or disciplines: Literary, Media, Performing, Tactile, and Visual.
The number of grants given out each year depends on the funding available. For 2026, Deaf Spotlight will award $1,000 each to 5 recipients. At least one recipient will reside in the Pacific Northwest (Washington, Oregon, or Idaho), at least one recipient will reside in California, and at least one recipient will be a National selection outside of the Pacific Northwest region.
Deadline: August 28, 2026
4. Creator Grants
This grant offers $3,000 grants to neurodivergent and disabled creators funding art, advocacy, or research.
Deadline: Rolling submissions (considering proposals quarterly.)
5. Awesome Disability
This fund provides $1,000 micro-grants to support ideas and projects spreading awesomeness.
Deadline: Rolling submissions (submissions accepted between the 1st and the 15th of every month.
6. [NEW] Disabled Consultant Futures Fund for Writers, Directors, and Actors
This opportunity significantly increases the leverage of disabled creatives who are asked to consult by providing them with a backup offer to confidently negotiate for hire as writers, directors, and actors, if those are their desired roles. If they cannot be hired in those roles on equitable terms, the Fund will buy back their time by paying them 150% of their initial offer to support their creative pursuits. $1,500 will be awarded.
Deadline: Rolling
7. Stimpunks Creator Grants - For Neurodivergent & Disabled Artists, Advocates or Researchers
This opportunity provides Mutual Aid and Human-Centered Learning for Neurodivergent and Disabled People. A $3,000 grant is awarded for your art, advocacy, or research. By investing in creators and their work, Stimpunks aims to foster artistic expression, advance various causes, explore new ideas, and generate knowledge. They firmly believe that supporting creators is a powerful way to shape a better future for all.
Deadline: Rolling (Paused re-opening January 2026)
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