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.

Bright Steps Forward, Inc. Provides Grants to Florida Children Who Have Autism and Other Disabilities

Bright Steps Forward, Inc. provides financial assistance to children with neurological or developmental disabilities who reside in the Florida counties of Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. The grants could be used to pay for special education services and therapeutic interventions. Children who have autism are eligible to apply for funding.

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.

Andrew's Gift Provides Grants to Improve the Lives of People Who Have Autism

Andrew’s Gift provides grants to individuals who are affected by autism who live in Dauphin, Cumberland or Perry counties in Pennsylvania. The grants can be used to pay for therapies, summer camps, horseback riding lessons, safety equipment, and other products, services or programs that directly improve the life of an individual who has autism.

The Founders Center Offers Autism Grant

The Autism Grant provides tuition scholarships for individuals enrolled in or pursuing enrollment in programs at the Founders Center.  The Founders Center operates programs in Virginia. Contact the Founders Center for more information about scholarship opportunities available to the program.

PAUSE4Kids Scholarships Pay for Services for Children with Autism and Other Special Needs

PAUSE4Kids offers scholarships of up to $500 to children with special needs who live in the area served by Ventura County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area). Children with autism are eligible for assistance through the program. Families with limited financial resources or compelling special circumstances will receive funding priority. The scholarships must be used for services that are not covered by the applicant’s insurance.

C.A.R.E. Grants Provide Financial Assistance to Families Affected by Autism

The California Autism Resources & Evaluation (C.A.R.E.) Foundationprovides grants to families affected by autism. The C.A.R.E. Grant Program helps families affected by autism pay for medications, supplements, evaluations, therapies (e.g., speech, OT and ABA) and autism summer camps.

C.A.R.E. Grants are open to families that have a child who has been diagnosed with autism, live in the United States and have an annual household income of less than $75,000.

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.

Aubrey's Warriors Foundation Provides Funding Assistance to Families of Children With Special Needs

Aubrey’s Warriors Foundation assists families of children with special by funding medical treatment, therapies, rehabilitative equipment and other supports. The foundation takes special interest in providing assistance to families in Walton County, Georgia.

Contact the foundation for information on applying for assistance.

Building Blocks For Kids Provides Grants for Children with Autism and Other Disabilities

Building Blocks For Kids (BB4K) provides grants for children with autism and other disabilities. BB4K grants can be used to fund a number of services and supports to improve the quality of life for children with special needs, including speech therapy, occupational therapy, aqua therapy, specialized intensive therapy, home modifications, communication devices, medical equipment, transportation assistance and adaptive clothing.

To qualify for a grant, children need to be under age 18 and either live in or have strong ties to the Cincinnati area. In addition, the cost of the treatment or support they need must be significant, not covered by insurance and unable to be funded by resources available to the child’s parents.

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.

Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation Provides Therapy Scholarships for Children with Autism and Other Special Needs

The Kiddos’ Clubhouse Foundation provides scholarships to helps families of children with autism and other special needs pay for critical therapies.

Scholarships of up to $2,500 are awarded for to pay for therapeutic services or equipment. To qualify, families of disabled children under the age of 21 need to demonstrate financial need due to a lack of insurance, a lack of insurance coverage or a lack of other financial resources.

Applications are accepted on a quarterly basis. The next application deadline is June 30, 2018.

Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) Helps Nevada Families Affected by Autism

The Autism Treatment Assistance Program (ATAP) assists parents and caregivers of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by providing funding for autism treatments.

ATAP provides funding to pay for autism treatments for Nevada residents ages 19 and under who have been diagnosed with an ASD by a physician, psychologist, child/adolescent psychiatrist, pediatric neurologist or other qualified professional. Funding levels can vary based on a child’s age, family income and treatment plan.

ATAP provides funding for research-supported, evidence-based treatments, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Verbal Behavior (VB) and Pivotal Response Training (PRT). Covered treatment-related services and supports include program training, development, daily intervention hours, and essential materials. ATAP may also fund speech, occupational and physical therapies when there are no other resources to cover them.

For more information, contact the Nevada Aging andDisability Services Division.

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.

Luke’s Journey Autism Fund Provides Grants for Autism Services, Equipment, Activities and Therapies

Luke’s Journey Autism Fund was established by Doug Underwood in collaboration with Autism Empowerment. The mission of Luke’s Journey Autism Fund is to provide grant opportunities and resources for families in Southwest Washington and the Greater Portland metropolitan area who need financial assistance to cover costs related to supporting their children who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.

Children 18 and younger who live in southwest Washington or the greater Portland, Oregon metro area (Clackamas, Clark, Cowlitz, Hood River, Lewis, Multnomah, Pacific, Skamania, Wahkiakum and Washington)  who have a documented autism spectrum diagnosis are eligible to apply for the grant. The requested therapy, service or equipment must be directly related to the child’s autism treatment and recommended in writing by a doctor, therapist or special education professional. Preference is given to families who exhibit financial need, and extenuating circumstances are given consideration.

The grant could be utilized to fund a variety of services and activities, such as therapies, summer camps, communication devices, advocacy, IEP assistance, recreational leagues, scouting programs, sensory items and service animals.

Autism Relief Foundation Offers Autism Therapy Grants

The Autism Relief Foundation provides autism therapy grants ranging from $300-$1,800 to children and adults who have autism. The grants can be used to pay for medical treatment by a physician or naturopath; therapies—including speech therapy, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy and hyperbaric therapy; summer camp or social skills groups; and respite care services.

You can make a donation to the Autism Relief Foundation via their Web site or by sending a check or money order to:

Autism Relief Foundation
1300 Ritchie Hwy
Suite B
Arnold, MD 21012

Autism Cares Foundation

Autism Cares Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based nonprofit organization that intends to provide assistance directly to families and caregivers of individuals with autism. The foundation’s support is intended to enhance services provided by other agencies as well as provide additional support that may not be otherwise available. Autism Care Foundation may provide assistance with obtaining or maintaining home instructors or aides, life skill development activities, structured play opportunities, physical fitness activities, respite services, dietary needs, entertainment activities, special treatment protocols or other supports. For more information, contact info@autismcaresfoundation.org.

ASAC Recreational and Therapeutic Stipend Program

The Autism Society of Acadiana Recreational and Therapeutic Stipend Program provides stipends for children and adults with autism who reside in the Acadiana, Louisiana, community with stipends of up to $150 to participate in day camps, swimming programs, therapeutic horseback riding and other recreational and/or therapeutic programs. For more information, contact Donna Andrus or call (337) 369-2885.

Lil MAC Autism Grant

The Mitchell A. Callahan Foundation was formed to raise funds for families of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. The foundation accepts applications for its Lil MAC Autism Grant in October and November. For further information or to find out how to make a donation, send a message to lilmac@lilmackids.org.

Autism Assistance Fund of Arizona

The Autism Assistance Fund of Arizona provides financial assistance to low-income children and adults who have autism or Asperger’s. Grants of up to $400 are awarded to pay for medical, dental, behavior therapy, job training, education, summer camp and other expenses. Click on the link for information about how to obtain an application for assistance or a donation form.