Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students With Disabilities
Deadline Extended
The deadline to apply for the Recovery Fund for Chicago students with disabilities has been extended to November 15, 2024. Apply today at AdaMOPD.com.
The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) has partnered with Ada S. McKinley Community Services on a new grant program called the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund. It is aimed at providing financial assistance to families of children with disabilities, a population disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund will provide one-time grants of $500 to up to 8,000 eligible K-12 students.
To be eligible for the grants, students must:
- Reside in the City of Chicago
- Live in a household whose combined income is less than 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). View 2023 federal poverty level equivalents here.
- Be currently enrolled in K-12 Public or Private School
- Has a disability covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Up to 2 eligible students per household
Learn more and apply online at www.AdaMOPD.com. For questions, email MOPD@adasmckinley.org.
Read about how Recovery Fund grants are making a difference to Chicago families today.
Need Help to Apply?
You can get help with your application in person or online.
In-Person Sessions
South Side
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.
8741 S. Greenwood Avenue, Chicago
Mondays from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm (Ongoing until November 15th deadline)
Virtual Sessions
Thursdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm and every second Saturday of the month from 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Use the following link to join via Zoom: Link to virtual sessions
To join by phone, dial: +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 977-398-8989
Passcode: 998944