Inclusive Catholic Education
The Porto Center is dedicated to expanding educational resources for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the Catholic Diocese of Arlington, Virginia. Through our grant-making program, we provide financial support to Diocesan pre-schools, elementary, and secondary schools that embrace the practice of inclusive Catholic education and meaningful employment for all.
Our Grants in Action
Porto Grants help provide assistance for salaries of para educators and teachers trained in special education, and professional development on inclusive education.
Current Grant Beneficiaries
In 2026, we awarded grants to 18 Catholic Schools and the Office of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Arlington. You may click on the school's name to be redirected to the special services that Porto's grants are supporting at each school.
Diocesan High Schools
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K-8 Catholic Schools
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Interested in applying for our grants?
Grant applications for the 2027-2028 school year will be accepted January 1 to January 31, 2027
If you wish to find out more about what school in the Diocese of Arlington best fits your child's needs, please contact:
Diane Elliott
Assistant Superintendent, Office of Catholic Schools
703-841-3818
diane.elliott@arlingtondiocese.org
Catholic Diocese of Arlington
200 North Glebe Road, Suite 503
Arlington, VA 22203
arlingtondiocese.org
