Grants for Autism Programs
Last updated October 4, 2026
Grantable tracks 101 active grants for autism programs in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 5 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 52 list an award amount, with a median of $28K.
- Grants tracked
- 101
- from 53 funders
- Median award
- $28K
- middle half $4,750–$100K
- Total listed funding
- $6.0M
- across 52 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 7
- 8 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| DoW Autism Career Development Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Oct 22, 2026 · $1,500,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Career Development Award supports early-career, independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators from other research fields to conduct… | |
| DoW Autism Clinical Trial Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Oct 22, 2026 · $3,250,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Clinical Trial Award supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of autism. | |
| DoW Autism Idea Development Award Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Federal Oct 22, 2026 · $2,250,000 total Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will… | |
| Landon's Hope Scholarship (Therapies) Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation ~October · Varies Named for the foundation's inspiration, Landon. | |
| Autism Science Foundation Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards National Tuberous Sclerosis Association · Foundation ~December · Varies The Autism Science Foundation issued a call for applications for Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards. These awards support emerging researchers pursuing careers in autism research. | |
| Autism Science Foundation Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards and Medical Student Gap Year Research Training Awards TSC Alliance Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation ~December · Varies Training awards for emerging researchers pursuing careers in basic or clinical research on autism spectrum disorder. | |
| Alex Workman Fund: Autism Speaks Through Technology Rush County Community Foundation Inc · Foundation ~February · Varies | |
| Autism Education Fund The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region · Foundation ~March · Varies To support local autism education-related programs or organizations that benefit individuals, families and educators within the Dan River Region. Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC. | |
| SPARK Research Match Expansion RFA Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $10K The SPARK Research Match Expansion initiative by the Simons Foundation aims to enhance autism research participation among undersampled groups. | |
| NIH Blueprint Initiative: Tools for Germline Gene Editing in the Nervous System National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $1.2M The NIH Blueprint (a consortium of NIH Institutes that support neuroscience research) seeks to advance its mission by supporting the development, optimization, validation, and application of germline and somatic transgenic and gene-editing… | |
| Promoting Resources and Opportunities for People with Autism and Fragile X and their Families Across the Lifespan Grant
FORECAST Dept. of Health & Human Services: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention · Foundation Not published · Varies This grant aims to enhance resources and opportunities for individuals with autism and Fragile X Syndrome (FXS) and their families throughout their lives. | |
| Instrument Donations Program Grant Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $500 – $2K The Instrument Donations Program by Music Movement supports children and young adults with Autism and learning differences by providing funding for musical instruments. | |
| ASF Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Autism Science Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autism Science Foundation offers annual undergraduate summer research fellowships funding undergraduates to work on autism-research projects under a faculty mentor; ASF has run the program for 8+ years and announces recipients each… | |
| Eagles Autism Foundation Translational/Interdisciplinary Grants Eagles Autism Challenge Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Eagles Autism Foundation offers Translational/Interdisciplinary Grants to support impactful autism research over three years, providing $200,000 annually, totaling $600,000. | |
| Jacob Rodriguez College Scholarship Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies A one-time scholarship empowering autistic students in higher education or vocational training; applicant must have an autism diagnosis. | |
| NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program Next for Autism Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K The NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program supports organizations that provide educational, employment, social and community-based services to improve outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. | |
| David Aycock Loy Grants Outer Banks Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $275 Support charitable organizations serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or learning disabilities on the Outer Banks | |
| Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship Grant Varghese Summersett · Foundation Not published · $500 The Varghese Summersett Autism Scholarship aims to support children diagnosed with autism who require financial assistance for educational or recreational opportunities. | |
| TRC Foundation Fund Filling the Gap Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies One of The Resource Center funds managed by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. | |
| OAR Applied Research Competition Grant Organization for Autism Research · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The OAR Applied Research Competition focuses on addressing the challenges faced by autistic individuals through practical research. | |
| Autism Community Impact Grant The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $15K The Autism Community Impact Grant by the Flutie Foundation supports not-for-profit organizations that enhance the lives of individuals and families affected by autism. | |
| Clinical Research Pilot Projects Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $300K The Clinical Research Pilot Projects, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, aim to advance research on Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through innovative clinical initiatives. | |
| Peer Education Grant Organization for Autism Research · Foundation Not published · $500 – $10K The Peer Education Grant, offered by the Organization for Autism Research, aims to enhance autism acceptance among children by providing educational resources and funding for initiatives. | |
| Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $75K The Simons Foundation Autism & Neuroscience Conferences and Courses Awards provide funding opportunities for courses and conferences that align with the foundation's mission to advance basic science, particularly in autism and neuroscience. |
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Grants for autism programs by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 7 7%
- Upcoming date published
- 8 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 18 18%
- No deadline published
- 68 67%
Only 8 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most open grants for autism programs
- State of New Jersey Department of Health 9 open
- Autism Science Foundation 8 open
- The Simons Foundation Inc 8 open
- Autism Strong Foundation 6 open
- National Institutes of Health 4 open
- Organization for Autism Research 4 open
53 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 101 active grants for autism programs (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 4, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 1 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About grants for autism programs
Autism grants fund research, services, and community programs that support autistic people and their families across the lifespan. Autism Speaks funds both scientific research and service programs, and the Organization for Autism Research supports applied, family-focused research, alongside federal funding through NIH. Grants range from fellowships and research awards to community grants for educational, social, and transition-support programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do grants for autism programs award?
Of the 101 grants for autism programs Grantable lists as of October 4, 2026, 52 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $28K, and the middle half fall between $4,750 and $100K. The largest is $1.2M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most grants for autism programs?
By number of open listings, the most active funders are State of New Jersey Department of Health (9), Autism Science Foundation (8), The Simons Foundation Inc (8), Autism Strong Foundation (6), and National Institutes of Health (4). In all, 53 funders have at least one open grant in this category.
When are grants for autism programs due?
Of 101 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 8 have a published upcoming deadline, 18 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 68 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for autism programs?
Funding supports scientific research, fellowships, and service programs that provide autistic people with educational, social, and transition support. Autism Speaks funds research breakthroughs as well as service providers running social and educational programs, and offers targeted grant opportunities focused on areas like adult transition and near-term clinical solutions. Federal autism research is funded primarily through NIH.
Who funds autism research and services?
Autism Speaks is a leading nonprofit funder of both autism research and service programs, having provided thousands of grants to organizations, individuals, and families across the U.S. The Organization for Autism Research funds applied research that benefits families, and NIH is the dominant federal funder. Autism Speaks has also partnered with the American Heart Association on fellowships at the intersection of autism and brain health.
How can my organization find autism grants it qualifies for?
First determine whether you are seeking research funding or program funding, since funders treat them differently. Research grants and fellowships typically require academic or clinical affiliation, while service and community grants support nonprofits running direct programs. Watch for targeted requests for proposals from funders like Autism Speaks, which periodically focus on specific needs such as adult transition or clinical trials.
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