Update: The 2024 grants cycle has now closed (April 5, 2024).
In 2024 NEXT for AUTISM is excited to offer a funding cycle for both autistic-led and community-based organizations and initiatives. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to support the transition from school into adulthood in the following three areas: home, work, and social.
APPLICATION CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
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Autistic individuals experience under- and unemployment. Grants to address this area should address the need for autistic adults to gain and retain paid employment.
![NEXT-for-DSPs home](https://nextforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NEXT-for-DSPs-1.jpg)
Thousands of autistic adults need quality living environments. Grants in this focus area should address the need to design and/or develop and maintain high-quality living environments for adults with autism.
![NEXT-FOR-GOING-OUT NEXT-FOR-GOING-OUT](https://nextforautism.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/NEXT-FOR-GOING-OUT.jpg)
Disconnection and isolation are not uncommon for autistic adults. Grants focused in this area should support autistic adults to make connections, build relationships, and establish friendships.
- Grants Portal Open - March 11, 2024
- Grants Process Webinar - March 13, 2024, 2pm - 3:30pm EST
- LOI Submission Deadline – April 5, 2024 (5PM EST) - NOW CLOSED
- Invitation to Submit Full Proposal - May 17, 2024
- Full Proposal Submission Deadline (Invite Only) - June 10, 2024 (5PM EST)
- Grant Awardees Notified - August 2024
NEXT for AUTISM will, in its sole discretion, consider supporting 501c3 non-profit organizations working within the United States that generally meet the following criteria:
- Have an interest in building or starting innovative programs, services, or models of service delivery with measurable impact or outcomes.
- Preference is given to low-income and limited-resource communities.
- If you received grant funding in 2023 you are NOT eligible to receive funding in 2024.
- Organizations that have previously applied for a grant and were not funded are eligible to apply during this grant period.
- Organizations must have 501c3 non-profit status or be partnered with a fiscal sponsor.
- Support requested should benefit autistic individuals in one or more of the three categories outlined above work, home, social.
- Grants may not be used for capital costs, lobbying, advocacy or to fund productions, films or documentaries.
- NEXT for AUTISM prefers program-specific requests.
- Preference will be given to programs that utilize an evidence-based methodology.
- Preference will be given to qualified programs that will also expand the geographic diversity of our grants.
QUESTIONS? Email our team at [email protected] with any questions you may have.
The 2024 grants cycle has closed for applications (April 5, 2024)
- View/print questions on 2024 grant application form
- Register for Grants Process Webinar on March 13, 2024, 3:30 PM EST
- Grant Writing Tips
- Email our team to request additional accommodations
- Autistic-led applicants are invited to join us during Virtual Office Hours on Thursdays 3 PM – 4:30 PM EST, March 14 - April 7. Click here to reserve your 15-minute session.
- See/Link to “Important Dates” for office hours and webinar details