Colin Farrell’s foundation selects 16 US organisations for grants supporting adults with disabilities

Colin Farrell’s foundation selects 16 US organisations for grants supporting adults with disabilities (Image Credit: Colin Farrell Foundation) For many families, planning for a child with an intellectual or developmental disability to transition into adulthood brings difficult questions about housing, employment, healthcare and long-term support. Actor Colin Farrell has helped bring attention to these challenges through a foundation inspired by his son James, who has Angelman syndrome, a rare neurogenetic condition. By 2026, the Colin Farrell Foundation had selected 16 organisations across the United States for grants ranging from approximately $10,000 to $50,000 each. According to Sayrs Consulting, which oversaw the foundation’s inaugural grant programme, the selected projects focus on practical solutions designed to improve independence, inclusion and quality of life.Foundation inspired by Farrell’s son JamesFarrell launched the Colin Farrell Foundation in 2024 to support individuals and families living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. His son James was born with Angelman syndrome, a condition that can affect movement, communication and development. The actor has...