NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program
Funding Amount
Up to US $25,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
NEXT for AUTISM Grants Program
Funder: NEXT for AUTISM Inc., New York, NY
Contact:
Overview
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.- 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
Funding History
- 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
Types of Services Funded
Geographic Scope
National - organizations across multiple states have received funding501(c)(3) Status
NEXT for AUTISM is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationWhat Next for Autism Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 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
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