Autism Speaks invites service providers to submit a Family Services Community Grant proposal. To date, $1,454,590 in grants has been awarded to community groups.
**To recent applicants: Applications are being reviewed and announcements will be made in the coming months.
**To recent applicants: Applications are being reviewed and announcements will be made in the coming months.
What We Fund
Recognizing that there are multiple needs in the expansive and varied autism community, the focus of Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants is on proposals that serve to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community. Organizations interested in submitting an application must address one of the four areas of need. Successful applicants will apply grant funding to support new programs or the expansion of existing projects.
Education
Open Grants and How to Apply
Family Service Community Grants 2009
The grant cycle for 2010 has not yet been announced. Please sign up for our e-Speaks newsletter to get updates as they come.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted on line. Click here for the online application process.
Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants will partner with other organizations to provide additional funding for projects that match our objectives.
Autism Speaks does not award grants to individuals or fund an individual or family for participation in personal programs. We encourage individuals to contact local providers and organizations to submit proposals that will meet our stated goals.
Autism Speaks Family Service Community Grants do not fund scientific research projects. For information about science grants funded by Autism Speaks please click here.
For more information contact:
Serena Selkin
Family Services Grants Administrator
sselkin@autismspeaks.org
Office: 917-475-5059
Grants we have Funded
$380,000 was awarded to 21 Community Organizations in Dec 2008
$450,000 was awarded to 21 Community Organizations in June 2008
$565,000 was awarded to 29 Community Organizations in Dec 2007
Click here to learn about the Young Adult/Adult programs we funded in the first round of grants.
Recognizing that there are multiple needs in the expansive and varied autism community, the focus of Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants is on proposals that serve to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community. Organizations interested in submitting an application must address one of the four areas of need. Successful applicants will apply grant funding to support new programs or the expansion of existing projects.
Education
- Building the field and scope of educators and trainers, by providing continuing education and training to those working directly with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
- Providing funding for consultation and hands on training to improve education for individuals with autism
- Providing funding to increase the capacity of service providers
- Sponsoring conferences that provide several sessions of training and hands-on opportunities to demonstrate knowledge
- Training professionals to interact more effectively with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
- Social skills training that provides peer modeling and inclusion with typically developing peers
- Recreation and athletic programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders
- Augmentative communication devices (for schools or agencies, not individuals)
- Software to enhance communication (for schools and agencies, not individuals)
- Assistive technology (for schools and agencies, not individuals)
- Pre-vocational and vocational training
- Transition planning
- Residential services
- Recreation programs for adults
- Life/community integration skills
Open Grants and How to Apply
Family Service Community Grants 2009
The grant cycle for 2010 has not yet been announced. Please sign up for our e-Speaks newsletter to get updates as they come.
Application Process
All applications must be submitted on line. Click here for the online application process.
Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants will partner with other organizations to provide additional funding for projects that match our objectives.
Autism Speaks does not award grants to individuals or fund an individual or family for participation in personal programs. We encourage individuals to contact local providers and organizations to submit proposals that will meet our stated goals.
Autism Speaks Family Service Community Grants do not fund scientific research projects. For information about science grants funded by Autism Speaks please click here.
For more information contact:
Serena Selkin
Family Services Grants Administrator
sselkin@autismspeaks.org
Office: 917-475-5059
Grants we have Funded
$380,000 was awarded to 21 Community Organizations in Dec 2008
$450,000 was awarded to 21 Community Organizations in June 2008
$565,000 was awarded to 29 Community Organizations in Dec 2007
Click here to learn about the Young Adult/Adult programs we funded in the first round of grants.
Overview of Family Services Community Services Grant Funding
| Category | 2007 | 2008 | Total |
| Education | $258,498 | $295,336 | $553,834 |
| Equipment | $79,306 | $36,850 | $116,156 |
| Recreation | $141,857 | $395,468 | $537,325 |
| Young Adult/Adults | $85,372 | $161,903 | $247,275 |
| Total | $1,454,590.00 |
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