Grants for Autism Programs

Last updated October 24, 2026

Grantable tracks 96 active grants for autism programs in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state and foundation sources and updated daily. 3 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 49 list an award amount, with a median of $25K.

Grants tracked: 96; from 51 funders
Median award: $25K; middle half $4,000–$100K
Total listed funding: $5.6M; across 49 grants that list an amount
Rolling deadlines: 7; 6 with a published date

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Autism Care Today Grant Autism Care Today · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autism Care Today Grant provides vital funding assistance to families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders across the United States.	Not published	Varies
Autism Strong CampStrong Grant Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The CampStrong Grant provides financial assistance for children with autism to attend day/week-long summer camps, holiday camps, and overnight residential camps; funding is paid directly to the camp/program provider.	Rolling	Varies
Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania Scholarship Grant Erie Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Autism Society Northwestern Pennsylvania Scholarship, provided by the Erie Community Foundation, aims to support students with Autism Spectrum Disorder who have an IEP or 504 plan.	Not published	Varies
TLI Innovation Visionaries Award Thought Leadership and Innovation Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Bestowed upon companies or non-profit organizations innovating in health for families facing the most difficult conditions, providing hope for better care.	Not published	Varies
Autism Rat Models Consortium 2.0 RFA - Collaboration Track The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Grants awarded through this request for applications (RFA) are intended to recharge and extend a consortium of researchers using rats as an experimental system to advance our understanding of the behavioral and circuit neuroscience…	Not published	Varies
Intensive Interprofessional Treatment Program Scholarship (6 Weeks) Caribbean Autism Project Inc · Foundation Not published · $16K Part of the Fund-A-Child Scholarships program that provides financial assistance to children with autism, ensuring access to essential therapies and educational resources.	Not published	$16K
SFARI Explorer Awards TSC Alliance Endowment Fund Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $80K Rolling-basis awards for high-risk/high-impact exploratory experiments relevant to autism research.	Rolling	Up to $80K
Conference Support for Rare Neurodevelopmental Disorder Communities Participating in Simons Searchlight - Tier 1 Grant The Simons Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $3K The Simons Foundation is offering funding for Patient Advocacy Group Family Conferences aimed at communities involved in Simons Searchlight.	Not published	Up to $3K
Teacher's Grant Program National Foundation For Autism Research · Foundation Not published · $250 – $1K The Teacher's Grant Program provides funding to support classroom projects and initiatives that benefit students with autism in school settings.	Not published	$250 – $1K
Music Therapy Grants Music Movement · Foundation Not published · $2K – $3K Music Movement offers grants for music therapy aimed at children and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and other developmental challenges.	Not published	$2K – $3K
Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant Wellcome Leap Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Foundations of a Resilient Microbiome (FORM) Grant, led by Wellcome Leap Inc, aims to advance research on the maternal and infant gut microbiome's impact on neurodevelopment.	Not published	Varies
Profound Autism Pilot Grants Autism Science Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $35K The Profound Autism Pilot Grants, funded by the Autism Science Foundation, aim to support research focused on individuals with profound autism.	Not published	Up to $35K
Eagles Autism Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships Grant Eagles Autism Challenge Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $150K The Eagles Autism Foundation is dedicated to enhancing autism research and care, aiming to improve the lives of individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders.	Not published	Up to $150K
AllOne Foundation Grant Allone Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The AllOne Foundation Grant seeks to fund programs in five key impact areas: Behavioral Health, Women & Children, Autism, Opioid Solutions, and Food Security.	Not published	Varies
BRAIN Foundation Research Grants The Brain Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $90K Supporting translational research that will lead to the development of FDA-approved treatments and an improved standard of care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD).	Not published	Up to $90K
Wycliffe Charities Foundation Grant Wycliffe Charities Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Wycliffe Charities Foundation, established in 1995, has invested over $3 million in local charities aiding those in need in Palm Beach County.	Not published	Varies
Autism Basic Research Pilot 2027 Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $200K The Basic Research Pilot Projects grant, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, supports innovative research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).	Not published	Up to $200K
Autism Strong N.E.E.D. Funding Grant Autism Strong Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The N.E.E.D. grant provides immediate financial support for families on the autism journey -- newly diagnosed/starting therapy, expert autism diagnosis, education advocacy services, and debt relief for past-due therapy balances; applicant…	Rolling	Varies
Karma Foundation Grants The Karma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 – $25K The Karma Foundation, established in 1996, provides grants to support organizations focused on Arts & Culture, Autism, Education, Health, and Jewish Life enrichment.	Not published	$500 – $25K
Autism Speaks: Predoctoral Fellowship Grant Autism Speaks Inc · Foundation Not published · $80K The Autism Speaks Predoctoral Fellowship aims to support early career autistic scientists in their research endeavors.	Not published	$80K
Autism Predoctoral Fellowship Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $100K The Autism Predoctoral Fellowship, funded by the New Jersey Department of Health, supports early-career researchers in autism research.	Not published	$100K
Eagles Autism Foundation Community Grant Eagles Autism Challenge Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K – $25K The Eagles Autism Foundation Community Grant offers funding between $5,000 and $25,000 to support local services for individuals affected by autism spectrum disorder (ASD).	Not published	$5K – $25K
Autism Basic Research Pilot Project RFA (NJ) Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $200K The Autism Basic Research Pilot Project RFA (NJ) aims to support innovative research into the mechanisms underlying Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) through two funding opportunities: Clinical Research Pilot Projects (3 years) and Basic…	Not published	Up to $200K
Autism Centers of Excellence R01 National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · $10,000,000 total The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute for Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), with the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders ( NIDCD ), National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences ( NIEHS…	Forecast	$10,000,000 total

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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 96 grants for autism programs Grantable lists as of October 24, 2026, 49 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $25K, and the middle half fall between $4,000 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 active listings, the leading funders are State of New Jersey Department of Health (9), Autism Science Foundation (8), The Simons Foundation Inc (7), Autism Strong Foundation (6), and National Institutes of Health (4). In all, 51 funders have at least one active grant in this category.

When are grants for autism programs due?

Of 96 grants listed, 7 accept applications on a rolling basis, 6 have a published upcoming deadline, 19 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 64 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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