How much funding does Teacher's Grant Program provide?

Teacher's Grant Program provides $250 - $1,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Teacher's Grant Program?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Teacher's Grant Program?

Eligible applicants: Charter schools; Nonpublic (private) schools serving students with autism; Transition programs for older students. Geography: In San Diego County.

How often is Teacher's Grant Program offered?

Teacher's Grant Program runs on an annual cycle.

Who has received Teacher's Grant Program funding?

National Foundation For Autism Research's IRS filings list 1 award under this program (2022). Recent recipients include Poway Unified School Districy, $6,506 in 2022.

Teacher's Grant Program

National Foundation For Autism Research

Foundation Annual Grants for Teachers Grants for Autism Programs Grants for Special Education Grants for K-12 Schools

Funding Amount

$250 - $1,000

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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Eligible organizations

Charter schools
Nonpublic (private) schools serving students with autism
Transition programs for older students

Geography

In San Diego County

Other requirements

Special day classes and resource rooms
Early childhood/preschool programs

Overview

Geographic Scope: San Diego County, California

Program Overview:
The Teacher's Grant Program provides funding to support classroom projects and initiatives that benefit students with autism in school settings. Grants have been awarded annually to schools and educational programs throughout San Diego County.

Focus Areas

Grants support a wide range of educational initiatives including:

Sensory rooms and motor labs
Speech and communication development
Social-emotional learning
Life skills training (cooking, vocational skills)
Literacy and reading programs
Fine and gross motor skill development
Classroom materials and equipment
Technology integration (smartboards, chromebooks, 3D printers)
Adaptive physical education
Self-regulation and behavior management tools

Eligibility

Public schools in San Diego County
Charter schools
Nonpublic (private) schools serving students with autism
Special day classes and resource rooms
Early childhood/preschool programs
Transition programs for older students

Award Range

Grants typically range from $230 to $1,000, with most awards between $250-$1,000.

Recent Awards

Awards have been granted for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years to schools including:

Cajon Valley Union School District
Chula Vista Elementary School District
Poway Unified School District
San Diego Unified School District
San Marcos Unified School District
San Ysidro School District
Sweetwater Union High School District
Mountain Empire Unified School District
Oceanside Unified School District
La Mesa Spring Valley School District
Fallbrook Union Elementary School District
Lakeside Union School District
Murrieta Valley Unified School District
Grossmont Union High School District

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.

How to Apply

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

Based on historical awards, applicants should be prepared to describe:

Project title and description
Target student population and grade levels
Expected outcomes and benefits
How funds will be used
School/organization information

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Past recipients of this program

Recent awards under this program (from National Foundation For Autism Research's IRS filings)

Poway Unified School Districy

2022

$6,506

1 grant in National Foundation For Autism Research's 2022 filings reference “Teacher's Grant Program” in their stated purpose. Amounts and places as reported by the funder.