Grants

The Arkansas Autism Foundation is committed to funding yearly grants for projects or programs and community outreach grants that will help “build bridges to independence for Arkansans with autism.”  We are proud that we have provided over $110,000 in grant and scholarship funding.  We will continue to offer these grants on a yearly basis as our fundraising allows.

Our grants cycles include:

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Community Support Grant Cycle

 

Grant applications will be accepted from February 1st to March 1st. We invite applications from individuals who require funds for various needs.  This may include after school programs, summer camps, sensory items and respite programs or private respite providers. Requests must align with our mission of “Building bridges to independence for Arkansans with autism.” 

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Grantees and individuals served must reside in Arkansas and have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or a related disorder. Grant funding is available up to $150.

The community support grant is closed as we have exceeded the number of grants that we can fund.

 

Projects and Programs Grant Cycle

 

The Arkansas Autism Foundation is accepting grant applications from April 15th to June 1st, with awards announced on July 1st. We invite organizations and individuals to apply for funding to support projects or programs that align with our mission of building bridges to independence for individuals with autism.

This grant is intended for programs that benefit two or more individuals (individual grants are not available). Examples of previously funded programs include:

• Social skills building groups

• GFCF (Gluten-Free, Casein-Free) cooking classes

• Horticultural programs

• Daily living skills training

• Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) training for staff

• Life skills classes or community outings

• Sensory-friendly spaces

• Social skills materials for speech and language therapy

Grant funding is available for up to $750.

 

“Special” Respite Grant Cycle

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This respite grant project is funded by the Arkansas Lifespan Respite Coalition and the Administration on Community Living. Applicants will receive notification upon receipt of their application. Funding of up to $500 is available for various types of respite care, including private in-home care, private babysitters or PRNs, respite programs, summer programs, camps, and activities that provide respite for families.

We are no longer accepting applications for respite grants. For more information about these grants, please visit: humanservices.arkansas.gov.