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Up to US $300,000
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants
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Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants
US $500 - US $25,000
Karma Foundation Grants
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LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
More than US $50,000
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants
Unspecified amount
Saw Island Foundation: Education, Science and Health Grant
Up to US $600,000
SFARI New Ideas Award
SFARI Mission
The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is to advance the basic science of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).
To this end, we solicit applications for a new grant mechanism, the New Ideas Award, from individuals who will conduct bold, imaginative, rigorous and relevant research.
New Ideas Award - Request for Applications
Objective of the New Ideas Award
The goal of the New Ideas Award is to provide early stage support for bold, exploratory research that tests novel hypotheses and opens new conceptual or experimental directions in the study of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD). This program is intentionally broad in scope and is designed to encourage ideas, approaches and perspectives that may differ substantially from those previously supported in the field or by SFARI. Proposed research may draw on any scientific discipline, methodology or experimental system (including humans) and may operate at any scale or level of analysis. Applicants are encouraged to propose work that challenges existing assumptions, introduces new frameworks or applies new tools and insights to advancing the basic science of autism and related NDDs. All projects should include a compelling case for the relevance and potential of the proposed experiments to SFARI’s mission: to advance the basic science of autism and related neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).
Note
SF and SFI do not provide funding to institutions in China (including institutions in Hong Kong) or to fiscal sponsors or agents of institutions in China or Hong Kong. This includes funding to support subcontracts at institutions in China or Hong Kong or consultants residing or working for institutions in China or Hong Kong.
Unspecified amount
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant
Unspecified amount
The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program
Unspecified amount
Yocha Dehe Community Fund
Up to US $10,000
SPARK Research Match Expansion RFA
More than US $75,000
Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards
Up to US $50,000
OAR Applied Research Competition
Up to US $750,000
DoW Autism Idea Development Award
Up to US $750,000
DoW Autism Career Development Award
Up to US $1,500,000
DoW Autism Clinical Trial Award
Up to US $80,000
Predoctoral Fellowship Program for Autistic Scientists
Up to US $10,000
Cowles Charitable Trust Grant
US $1,000 - US $15,000
OAR Community Grant
Up to US $300,000
Data Analysis — RFA
Up to US $100,000
BBRF Distinguished Investigator Grants
Unspecified amount
Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant
Up to US $120,000
Simons Postdoctoral Fellowships in Plant Biology
Up to US $600,000
Fellows-to-Faculty Award (formerly The Simons Collaboration on Plasticity and the Aging Brain Transition to Independence Award)
Up to US $25,000
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Grants for autism programs support nonprofits working to enhance services, education, and resources for individuals with autism. The following grants fund initiatives in therapy, advocacy, and community inclusion, promoting better outcomes and support.
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Frequently asked questions
These grants are typically awarded to schools, healthcare organizations, and research institutions that provide autism services. This could include therapies, educational support, or any programs that improve early diagnosis and intervention.
Based on Instrumentl’s live grant database for autism programs, grant deadlines are most common in Q1, accounting for 36.4% of all submission dates. The slowest period for new grant opportunities in this category falls in Q4, making it a less competitive time for preparation and strategic planning.
Whether it's through educational resources, family support services, or research, funders want to support access to autism therapies. This is often done by awarding grants to organizations that promote inclusivity, early intervention, and research into autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
On average, grants for autism programs provide funding between $3,750 and $17,500,000, with typical awards falling around $150,000 (median) and $1,116,362 (average). These insights can help nonprofits align their funding requests with what grantmakers typically offer in this space.
Funding for autism programs comes from some state and local governments, private foundations, CSR programs, and more. Some examples are the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism, as well as private autism advocacy groups.
Private foundations and trusts such as the Schoen Family Charitable Trust and the Uab Educational Foundation offer grants to support projects addressing health disparities and more specifically autism.
To improve grant success for autism-related initiatives, nonprofits should:
- Align with Autism Funder Priorities – Tailor proposals to match the funder’s mission and key focus areas, such as early intervention, education, or employment support for individuals with autism.
- Use Measurable Outcomes – Provide data-driven results to demonstrate past impact and expected future success in areas like behavioral therapy outcomes or educational achievements.
- Build Strategic Partnerships – Collaborate with autism specialists, healthcare providers, schools, and family support groups to strengthen applications.
- Develop a Compelling Narrative – Use real stories and case studies to highlight the significance of the program, such as improving the quality of life for individuals with autism and their families.
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