City of Chicago Announces $500-1K Grants For Students With Disabilities Through Diverse Learners Recovery Fund

In partnership with the Ada S. McKinley Community Services, the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) urges Chicago families of K-12 students with disabilities to apply for the final round of grant funding through the Diverse Learners Recovery Fund for Students With Disabilities.& The funds, which come from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) are part of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Road to Recovery Plan, provide one-time cash grants of $500 to students with disabilities who were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are ready to support more students with disabilities and families apply for the cash assistance program and are already seeing a positive impact on the lives of students and families who received payment,” said Commissioner Rachel Arfa, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities. “This is part of our commitment to serve youth with Chicago, including youth with disabilities.” The Diverse Learners Recovery Fund offers the chance to apply for a one-time cash grant of $500 (or up to $1,000 for a maximum of two students per household) to Chicago families of K- 12 students with disabilities, a population disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Diverse Learners grants can be used for any purpose – there...