Autism Speaks supports community programs that provide people with autism with fulfilling social and educational experiences through the Local Impact Grant program.
Since 2013, Autism Speaks has awarded over $4 million in Local Impact Grants to more than 500 organizations across the country serving tens of thousands of autistic people, their caregivers and families, teachers, therapists, and peers.
2023 awardees may be viewed here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/press-release/autism-speaks-awards-115000-grants-23-organizations-serving-autism-community
2022 awardees may be viewed here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/press-release/autism-speaks-awards-320000-grants-71-organizations-serving-asd-community
2021 awardees may be viewed here: https://www.autismspeaks.org/news/2021-local-impact-grant-recipients
For more information or questions on the grants process, Autism Speaks asks that you email them at [email protected]
Applicants must be a non-profit organizations with a 501(c)3 exempt status.
The next deadline has yet to be announced. Contact the funder directly with any questions at [email protected]
Award amounts vary.