Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology
Funding Amount
Not stated
Deadline
Expected ~February
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- February 17, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: February
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Eligible organizations
- Permanent Rush County residents with children who have autism
Other requirements
- Teachers within the community who work with children who have autism
Overview
Geographic Scope: Rush County, Indiana
Focus Areas: Support for families and students with autism through technology-based solutions
Background: Established in 2009 by Robert and Angela Workman in memory of their son, Alex, who suffered from autism. The fund has distributed nearly $6,000 since 2011.
Eligible Applicants:
- Permanent Rush County residents with children who have autism
- Teachers within the community who work with children who have autism
Funded Projects:
- Technology equipment (iPads, covers, applications) for students with autism
- Educational technology solutions to improve communication and learning outcomes
Contact Information:
- Address: 117 N. Main St., Rushville, IN 46173
- Phone: (765) 938-1177
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: rushcountyfoundation.org
How to Apply
Application Process
Deadline: February 17 (annual)
Submission: Apply to Rush County Community Foundation office
Required Information: Submit application demonstrating:
- Description of autism-related needs
- How technology will benefit individuals
- Project timeline and budget
- Permanent Rush County residency (for individuals) or employment in Rush County (for teachers)
What Rush County Community Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 32
- Total given
- $584K
- Median grant
- $11K
- Range
- $5,182–$125K
- By dollars: Indiana 99%, Tennessee 1%. Top recipient cities: Rushville, IN; Connersville, IN; Indianapolis, IN.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Treasurer of Rush County · Rushville, IN
Rehab grant
$125K
Boys & Girls Club of Rush County · Rushville, IN
Development and ongoing work
$62K
St Paul's United Methodist Church · Rushville, IN
Financial support
$33K
Rushville American Legion Post 150 Ltd · Rushville, IN
Disaster relief center
$31K
Rushville Elementry School · Rushville, IN
Student and school support
$28K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Autism
- Education
- Technology
- Special education
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