Community Project Grants

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Program Overview:
The Community Project Grants program provides funding to support autism programs and new initiatives in the San Diego community. Funds are raised annually through the Race for Autism event and distributed to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community-based programs serving individuals with autism.

Funding History

Since inception, NFAR has:

• Supported over 103 major initiatives (as of 2023)
• Awarded more than 73 Community Project Grants
• Provided funding to 2014-2023 awardees
• Distributed over a million dollars to the San Diego community

Focus Areas

Grants support diverse programs including:

• Summer camps for children and youth with autism
• Performing arts and theatre programs
• Social skills and communication training
• Employment and vocational training
• Recreation and leisure programs
• Family support and parent education
• Assistive technology and AAC devices
• Music therapy
• Adaptive recreation and fitness
• Research and program development
• Cultural competency and autism awareness for underserved communities
• Transition planning and life skills

Eligible Applicants

• 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations
• Community-based autism programs
• Specialized schools and educational institutions
• Healthcare organizations (hospitals, therapy centers)
• Performing arts organizations serving people with autism
• Research institutions
• Programs serving specific populations (low-income families, culturally diverse communities)

Recent Awardees Include:

• Autism Society of San Diego
• Banyan Tree Foundations Academy
• San Diego Center for Children
• Rady Children's Hospital Autism Discovery Institute
• New Village Arts
• Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT)
• Unscripted Learning
• K.I.D.S. Therapy Associates
• Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center
• Intricate Mind Institute
• Mainly Mozart
• Vista Hill/Stein Education Center
• Include Autism
• Somali Family Service of San Diego
• Beacon's Inc.
• ReSpectrum Community
• UCSD

Funding Source

Funds are raised through the annual Race for Autism event.

Contact Information

Organization Details:
NFAR is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (EIN 20-0538863) under Section 501(C) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

Application Process

Specific application procedures and deadlines are not detailed in the available website content. For application information, please contact:

NFAR
PO Box 502177
San Diego, CA 92150
Phone: (858) 679-8800
Email: info@nfar.org

Applicants should be prepared to provide:

• Detailed project description and goals
• Target population and expected participants
• Budget and how funds will be used
• Organization's mission and track record
• Expected outcomes and impact on the autism community
• Timeline for project implementation