Grants for Autism Programs provide funding for organizations and programs in this focus area. Sources include federal agencies, state programs, and private foundations. Use the listings below to find current opportunities, eligibility requirements, and deadlines — and apply directly to the funder when you find a fit.
Baby Siblings Research Consortium (BSRC) Database Grants Overview: Funding for research using the BSRC database, a collaborative network studying younger siblings of people with autism to understand…
Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund Organization: First Place AZ Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Program Focus: Scholarship for Transition Academy students to cover a portion of private-pay program…
Baylee Barradas Scholarship Fund Funder: First Place AZ Geographic Scope: Phoenix, Arizona Background: This scholarship fund was established to honor Baylee Barradas, one of the first Transition…
BRAIN Foundation Research Grants Funder: The BRAIN Foundation (CA, US) Website: brainfoundation.org Contact: info@brainfoundation.org Address: 5912 Stoneridge Mall Road, Pleasanton, CA 94588 …
Brown Center for Autism: Benjamin M. Liske Scholarship Fund Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Last Updated: August 17, 2025 Summary The Brown Center for Autism:…
Cara Becker ROAR for Autism Youth Fundraising Award Funder: Karma for Cara Foundation in partnership with Kennedy Krieger Institute Focus Areas: Autism awareness and research fundraising Program…
Clinical Research Pilot Projects Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: March 09, 2026 Summary The Clinical Research Pilot…
Community Grants Funder: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation (MPACF) Geographic Scope: Isabella County, Michigan Mission: Enhance the quality of life for all citizens of Isabella County, now and…
Community Project Grants Funder: National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR) Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California Program Overview: The Community Project Grants program provides funding…
Conference Support for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight - Tier 1 Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Simons Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $2,500 Last…
COVID-19 Research Grants Overview: Multiple rounds of grants launched in early 2020 to support autism research impacted by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, evolving to fund research on pandemic's…
Daniel Jordan Fiddle Scholarship Fund for Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders Overview: A scholarship program established through collaboration between The Daniel Jordan Fiddle Foundation and SARRC…
Data Analysis — RFA Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Simons Foundation Inc. Amount: Up to US $300,000 Last Updated: July 05, 2025 Summary The Simons Foundation's Data Analysis RFA aims to enhance the…
David Aycock Loy Grants Funder: Outer Banks Community Foundation (established 2013) Purpose: Support charitable organizations serving children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or…
Eagles Autism Foundation Community Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: June 29, 2025 Summary The Eagles Autism Foundation Community…
Eagles Autism Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Amount: Up to US $150,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Eagles Autism Foundation…
Eagles Autism Foundation Translational/Interdisciplinary Grants Status: ACTIVE Funder: Eagles Autism Challenge Inc Amount: Up to US $600,000 Last Updated: June 26, 2025 Summary The Eagles Autism…
FECA Scholarships Overview: FECA provides scholarships to individuals advancing their education to work with children and adults with autism. Background: Over the course of a decade, FECA has…
Fellowship Program- Postdoctoral Associate Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: State of New Jersey Department of Health Amount: US $195,000 Last Updated: January 10, 2026 Summary The Fellowship Program for…
Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant Status: ACTIVE Funder: Wellcome Leap Inc Last Updated: January 28, 2026 Summary The Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant, led by…