Landon's Hope Scholarship (Therapies)

Named for the foundation's inspiration, Landon. This scholarship emphasizes the foundation's desire to support families in the community and provide financial support for therapy services for children with autism when families are unable to afford it.

Background: The Thoms Family have seen firsthand the impact therapy can have on a child. Through fundraising events, corporate sponsorships, and individual donors, Landon's Hope Scholarship funds therapy hours and makes a long-term impact on children with autism.

Geographic Scope: Service area includes counties around Charlotte, Raleigh, and Asheville, North Carolina (Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Rowan, Stanley, Durham, Orange, Wake, Chatham, Franklin, Buncombe, Henderson) and South Carolina (York, Lancaster, Chester, Chesterfield).

Eligibility:

• Must reside in service area
• Must have an autism diagnosis
• Financial aid through Autism Strong is limited to one grant per child per calendar year

Application Timeline:

• Grants open for application every September for six weeks
• Awardees are notified in December
• Grants apply to the following calendar year
• Applications will open late 2026

Application Process

Timeline: Applications open every September for six weeks. Next opening expected late 2026.

Detailed application instructions not provided in available content. Contact Autism Strong Foundation for specific application requirements.

Contact Information:

• Phone: 704-981-2740
• Email: hello@autismstrong.org
• Address: 9935-D Rea Road Suite 253, Charlotte, NC 28277