NC CEC & NC Special Interest Divisions Grant Information
NC CEC Mini-Grant Award
The North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children invites members to submit proposals for a competitive mini-grant related to programs for students with exceptional needs in K-12 settings. Each year, NC CEC will sponsor a grant up to $500 for members with innovative ideas for better meeting the needs of students with disabilities. Applicants must be CEC members.
Applications due by 1/15/26
NC DADD Autism Education Resources Grant
The North Carolina Division on Autism and Developmental Disabilities (NC DADD) invites teachers, service providers, and professionals who support autistic students across North Carolina to apply for a $100 mini-grant. These grants are designed to provide meaningful support by helping educators purchase classroom supplies, instructional resources, or materials that directly enhance learning and inclusion for autistic learners.
Applicants do not have to be NC DADD members to apply; however, preference will be given to current members.
Grant recipients will be recognized and awards will be presented at the NC CEC Annual Conference, typically held each February. This event celebrates professionals supporting autistic learners and highlights the innovative ways they are using resources to strengthen instruction, communication, and participation across educational settings.
Applications due by 1/15/26
Applications due by 1/15/26
NC TAG Gifted Education Resources Grant
The North Carolina Association for the Gifted (NC TAG) invites teachers and service providers who support academically and intellectually gifted students across North Carolina to apply for a $100 mini-grant. These grants are designed to provide meaningful support by helping educators purchase classroom supplies, enrichment resources, or materials that directly enhance learning opportunities for gifted students.
Applicants do not have to be NC TAG members to apply; however, preference will be given to current members.
Grant recipients will be recognized and awards will be presented at the NC CEC Annual Conference, typically held each February. This event celebrates educators supporting gifted learners and highlights the innovative ways they are using resources to extend student growth, engagement, and achievement.
Applications due by 1/15/26
Applications due by 1/15/26
Mini-Grant Winners
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