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Ability Central (California Communications Access Foundation)
Ability Central 2026 Communication Access Grant (2027–2028 Grant Period)
Amount
$10,000 – $200,000
Deadline
Aug 31, 2026
Can you get this?
✓Applicants must be California-based programs
✓Programs must serve Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent people
✓Grant requests between $10,000 and $200,000
✕Capital campaigns and endowments are not eligible for funding
✕Exclusively sectarian organizations are not eligible
What it takes
Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) electronically using the LOI form link listed in the Apply for a Grant section of the website.
Complete the demographic form on the first page and answer all questions thoroughly on the second page of the LOI form.
Provide estimated results, impact, and provable metrics showing how you will accomplish the stated outcomes within one of the four focus areas.
Verify that the LOI has been successfully received by Ability Central by the deadline, as no exceptions are made for late submissions.
Worth knowing
This is a two-year funding cycle running from 2026 to 2028, and Ability Central will prioritize organizations that demonstrate proper governance, an independent board of directors, a whistleblower policy, and document retention policies.
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