Request for Applications: Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants

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Autism Speaks is seeking grant applications for its sixth round of Family Services Community Grants to promote services that will enrich the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders. Recognizing that there are multiple needs in this expansive and varied community, the focus of these grants will be on proposals that serve to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the capacity to effectively serve this growing community.

In January 2011, Autism Speaks announced more than $500,000 in Family Services Community Grants.

E-mail us at sselkin@autismspeaks.org with further questions.

Important Dates

  • April 8th, 2011 - Letters of Intent Due
  • May 9th, 2011 - Final Proposals Due

 

Autism Speaks will accept family services community grant proposals that address one of the following areas of need :

Education

  • Building the field and scope of educators and trainers, by providing continuing education and training to those working with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
  • Providing funding for consultation to improve education for individuals with autismProviding funding to increase the capacity of service providers
  • Sponsoring conferences that provide several sessions of training and hands-on opportunities to demonstrate knowledgeTraining professionals to interact more effectively with individuals with autism spectrum disorders
  • Recreation/Community Activities
  • Social skills training that provides peer modeling and inclusion with typically developing peers
  • Recreation and athletic programs for individuals with autism spectrum disorders
  • Young Adult/Adults Services
  • Pre-vocational and vocational training
  • Transition planning
  • Residential services
  • Recreation programs for adults
  • Life/community integration skills

Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants will partner with other organizations to provide additional funding for projects that match our objectives.

Autism Speaks will 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.

Awards

The average grant award will be in the $5,000 - $25,000 range. Multi-year grants will not be awarded.
Application Process Organizations interested in submitting an application must address one of the three areas of need. Successful applicants will apply grant funding to support new programs or the expansion of existing projects.

All applications must be submitted on line.

*Please note: Applications from Canadian organizations, agencies, and institutions must be submitted directly to Autism Speaks Canada. Please go to www.autismspeaks.ca for more information or call our Canadian office at 1-888-362-6227