Autism Education Fund
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.
Overview
Established: 2012
Purpose: To support local autism education-related programs or organizations that benefit individuals, families and educators within the Dan River Region.
Geographic Scope
Serving Danville, VA and the counties of Pittsylvania and Halifax, VA; and Caswell County, NC.
Funding Focus
- Support for educators
- Supplement costs of educational services
- Promote autism awareness
- Programs and organizations serving individuals, families, and educators affected by autism
Timeline
- January 1: Grant Cycle Opens
- March 1: Grant Cycle Closes
- April: Grants Awarded
How to Apply
Application Process
- Application Opens: January 1
- Application Deadline: March 1
- Notification: Grants awarded in April
- Submit Application: Applications available through the Foundation's website
Contact for Application Details
Phone: 434.793.0884
Email: info@cfdrr.org
What The Community Foundation of the Dan River Region actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 93
- Total given
- $1.35M
- Median grant
- $10K
- Range
- $5,207–$88K
- By dollars: Virginia 83%, North Carolina 15%, Colorado <1%. Top recipient cities: Danville, VA; Yanceyville, NC; Chatham, VA.
- 24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 21% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
United Way of Danville-Pittsylvania County · Danville, VA
Unrestricted
$88K
Danville Church and Community Tutorial Program · Danville, VA
To create satellite libraries at 40 tutorial sites
$51K
First Baptist Church · Danville, VA
Unrestricted
$48K
City of Danville Social Services · Danville, VA
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$42K
Virginia Legal Aid · Lynchburg, VA
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$40K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Nonprofits
- Autism
- Education
- Teacher development
- Foundation
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