Teacher's Grant Program
Funding Amount
$250 - $1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Teacher's Grant Program
Funder: National Foundation For Autism Research (NFAR)
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.
- 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
Focus Areas
Grants support a wide range of educational initiatives including:- 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
Eligibility
Award Range
Grants typically range from $230 to $1,000, with most awards between $250-$1,000.- 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
Recent Awards
Awards have been granted for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024 school years to schools including:Contact Information
NFAR PO Box 502177 San Diego, CA 92150 Phone: (858) 679-8800 Email: info@nfar.org Website: nfar.orgOrganization 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:
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
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