MyGOAL Inc. Offers Grants for Families That Are Affected By Autism

MyGOAL Inc. offers two grant programs for families that are affected by autism. 

The MyGoal Family Enrichment Grant enables families to participate in socialization and educational opportunities. The purpose of the grant is to enhance the quality of life of people affected by autism by enriching the body, mind and spirit.

The MyGOAL Family Grant Award Program is a need-based grant for treatments that may not be covered by other funding sources. The $1,000 grants can be used to pay for medical treatments, nutrition interventions and personal needs.

Financial Assistance to Purchase Adaptive Equipment for Children and Adults with Autism

The JT Townsend Foundation (JTTF) provides financial assistance for children and adults with disabilities who live on Florida’s First Coast to pay for adaptive equipment that will improve their quality of life. Individuals with autism are eligible to apply for assistance.

Friends of Jacob Foundation Awards Grants to Children Who Have Autism

The Friends of Jacob Foundation awards grants of up to $3,000 to children under age 18 who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Applicants must be Michigan residents and demonstrate financial need.

My Gym Challenged America Provides Grants to Children With Disabilities

My Gym Challenged America (MCCA) awards grants of up to $500 to children under age 18 with physical, cognitive and developmental disabilities. Children with autism are eligible to apply. Grants could be used for a variety of purposes, including rehabilitative therapy, assistive devices, medical equipment and sensory items.

Parker's Purpose Foundation Provides Grants to Families Affected by Autism and Other Disabilities

The Parker’s Purpose Foundation provides grants of up to $1000 to families who have a child 18 years old or younger who has a life-altering illness or disability and that have an immediate financial need due to an unforeseen medical expenses. Families that reside in Ohio receive priority consideration. Families of children who have autism are eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation Provides Therapy Grants to Families Affected by Autism

The Lawyers Autism Awareness Foundation (LAFF) provides need-based grants of up to $1,000 to assist families of children with autism in paying for speech, occupational, physical and ABA therapies.

Applicants must have a primary diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and be residents of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties in Florida.

Jacob’s Touch Foundation Provides Autism Treatment Funding

Jacob’s Touch Foundation provides autism treatment grants of up to $5,000 to families residing in the Tampa Bay area.

Grants may be used to pay for speech therapy, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, medical costs directly associated a child’s diagnosis of an  or educational costs directly associated with a child’s ASD diagnosis. To qualify for the grant, children must have a documented diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, demonstrate financial need and live in Hillsborough, Pinellas or Pasco counties. Parental commitment and involvement in their child’s treatment is given consideration during the grant selection process.

The deadline for submitting applications is May 15, 2018.

Joey's Fund Family Grant Assists Families Affected by Autism That Need Financial Assistance

Joey’s Fund Family Grant, a program of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, awards grants of up to $2,000 ($3,000 if there is more than one family member with autism) to families affected by autism in New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine) who need financial assistance.

Grants can be used for one service or item that directly improves the life of an individual with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Some examples of items that could be covered by the grant include respite care, recreational programs, horseback riding lessons, educational consulting, educational evaluation, art classes, books, educational videos, computer software, therapies, advocacy fees, camp tuition, safety fencing, service dogs, social skills training, music therapy and musical instruments.

Applications are available on the program Website in early February and are due by early March. Required documentation includes most recent tax information, confirmation of diagnosis and a letter of reference.

Helping Hearts for Autism Offers Grants to Families in Need

Helping Hearts for Autism provides $500 grants and an in-kind match of $500 in Special Learning products to families affected by autism. Families will be chosen on a quarterly basis. To nominate a family, send their story and contact information to contact@special-learning.com.