How much funding does NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program provide?

NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program provides Up to US $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program offered?

NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program runs on an annual cycle.

NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program

Next for Autism Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Autism Programs Grants for Nonprofits

Funding Amount

Up to US $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored projects serving autistic adults (work, home, social, health).

Other requirements

First-time grantees up to $10,000; returning grantees up to $20,000.
National - organizations across multiple states have received funding

Overview

Contact:

Phone: (212) 759-3775
Address: 1177 Avenue of the Americas, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10036
Tax ID: #57-1136147

The NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program supports organizations that provide educational, employment, social and community-based services to improve outcomes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. The program is funded by proceeds from the Night of Too Many Stars comedy benefit.

Funding History

2012 Night of Too Many Stars: Nearly 50 organizations in 20 states received grants
2015 Night of Too Many Stars: Nearly 50 organizations in 21 states received grants
2017 Night of Too Many Stars: Partnership with HBO

Types of Services Funded

Educational services
Employment services
Social services
Community-based services
Vocational training and job placement
Autism-friendly theater and arts programs
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services
Residential and shared living programs
Recreation and therapeutic programs

Geographic Scope

National - organizations across multiple states have received funding

Full eligibility text

U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations or fiscally sponsored projects serving autistic adults (work, home, social, health). First-time grantees up to $10,000; returning grantees up to $20,000.

What Next for Autism Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 35
Total given: $827K
Median grant: $25K
Range: $7,990–$75K

By dollars: New York 17%, California 12%, New Jersey 11%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Chicago, IL; Dobbs Ferry, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

New England Center for Children · Southborough, MA

This program provides vocational services starting at age 14 and includes diverse…

$75K
The Performance Zone Inc (Autisticwhileblack LLC) · Redford, MI

#autisticwhileblack: exploring identity initiative is a program dedicated to guiding…

$25K
Actionplay Inc · Brooklyn, NY

Actionplays audition workshop series develops audition skills in autistic actors,…

$25K
Alpine Learning Group Foundation Inc (Alpine Learning Group) · Paramus, NJ

A good job box (agjb) is an innovative snack packaging company that creates employment…

$25K
Banding Together · San Diego, CA

The jam session program is a free one-hour inclusive music therapy group that pairs…

$25K