Independent Living Initiatives Grant

Independent Living Initiatives Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Music Movement
Amount: US $1,500 - US $5,000
Last Updated: November 13, 2025

Summary

Music Movement's Independent Living Initiatives grant supports individuals with Autism and developmental differences in the U.S. Grants, typically ranging from $1,500 to $5,000, aid in various areas including independent living, camps, and continued education. Applicants must be legal guardians of eligible individuals aged 18 and older. The grant portal will reopen for submissions on March 28, 2026, encouraging early review of guidelines to ensure complete applications.

Overview

NOTE: Thank you for your interest in Music Movement's grant programs. The portal will reopen for new submissions on March 28, 2026. We encourage applicants to review the grant eligibility guidelines and application requirements in advance to ensure a complete submission once the portal opens. We look forward to receiving your applications soon! About the Foundation Through the power of our music centric programs, MM is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with Autism and other developmental differences. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization founded in Southern California, dedicated to providing funding for music-centric programs that benefit youth on the Autism Spectrum (ASD) and with other intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Independent Living Initiatives Grant amounts are evaluated on a case by case basis and typically range from $1,500 - $5,000

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Legal guardian/parent of individual must complete applicationGrants are available within the United States.Individual and partnership grants available for young adults AND adults (18+) with ASD or Neurodiversity for the following:Independent living/housing programsCamps and retreatsContinued education/therapyApplications may be resubmitted for continuation or reconsideration on an annual basis

Ineligibility

International grants are NOT available at this time.