The money is to help extend the Project Ability initiative for a further year and has been unveiled by children’s minister Edward Timpson.
One of the main aims will be to increase the participation levels of young disabled people in sport.
The funding will also support the professional development of teachers and school staff by funding 49 regional school hubs.
Over the last year, Project Ability has staged 100 events for more than 1,600 school staff aimed at improving their inclusive practice and knowledge.
The project has also facilitated connections between national disability sport organisations and more than 60 primary and secondary schools, and has arranged visits by Olympic and Paralympic athletes to more than 1,250 young disabled people.
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