Resources for your autistic child

Adonis Autism Assistance FoundationThe Adonis Autism Assistance Foundation has 3 different grant programs with online applications for FL residents in Lee Charlotte, Collier, Hendry or Glades counties.

Aid for Autistic Children FoundationThe Aid for Autistic Children Foundation has financial assistance and charitable grants of up to $150,000 in total debt relief per household.

Anchor of Hope FoundationClick on “Opportunities” and then “Special Needs Scholarship” to get the Anchor of Hope scholarship application and instructions. The maximum grant for special needs children for various uses is $250 per family.

Autism CaresThis Autism Cares webpage contains a direct link to the registration process for a Financial Support Award. These Awards are granted on a monthly basis to families who have experienced a qualifying event such as loss of employment. The maximum award per family is $1000.

Autism Family Resources GrantsOne-time $500 grants are awarded to families in financial need; household income may not exceed $50,000 per year. All funds awarded are paid directly to the vendor or service provider to pay for therapy equipment, safety equipment or services. Email requests for an application along with name, address, phone number and email address to: info@autismfamilyresources.org.

Autism Now State Support Grants and Cash SubsidiesThe Autism Now webpage provides links to specific state family support grants or cash subsidies. Each resource has different qualifying amounts and eligibility criteria.

Benefits.govThis website provides access to a “Benefit Finder” which offers multiple search methods to quickly find state and federal benefits you may be entitled to.

Disabled Children’s Relief FundDCRF grant applications may be used for modest requests of up to $200 for assistive devices or rehabilitative services. The online application is available between April and September.

The Ezra B. Smith Foundation for Autism Therapy and EducationThe Ezra B. Smith Foundation seeks to provide financial assistance for ABA therapy and education for autistic children.

Family First Program: National Autism AssociationThis Helping Hand Program can provide a one-time grant of up to $1,000 to help pay for treatment for a child with autism under the age of 21.

First Hand FoundationThe First Hand Foundation will provide families who meet certain financial guidelines with grants of up to $1,000 for ABA therapy.

Fund It ForwardHelps purchase adaptive equipment not covered by health insurance.

Hannah and FriendsThe Hannah’s Helping Hands Grant Program provides quality of life grants for families that care for children with special needs in FL, IN, KS, RI and NY.

Heal Autism NowThe HEAL Foundation provides grants of up to $1,500 to organizations working to improve the lives of families with autism in the greater Jacksonville, FL area.

Helping Hands Program, National Autism AssociationProvides families with financial assistance to obtain medically necessary treatments, lab testing, and physician-recommended supplements for their child with autism. This program does not provide funding for ABA or other types of therapy, camp tuition, respite care, fencing, trampolines etc. Funding is extremely limited. Annual net income must not exceed $50,000. Visit NAA for more information. 

Maggie Welby FoundationThe Maggie Welby Foundation offers grants ranging from $250 to $2,500 to children and families in need for a variety of purposes.

Maggie’s HopeMaggie’s Hope is always looking for ways to directly help families in need that are affected by autism. This web address takes you directly to the application.

Modest Needs FoundationThis link takes you to the required registration page to learn about several Modest Needs grant opportunities and eligibility requirements.

PAF Co-Pay Relief Provides direct financial assistance to qualified patients, assisting them with prescription drug co-payments their insurance requires relative to their diagnosis. CPR call counselors work directly with the patient as well as with the provider of care to obtain necessary medical, insurance and income information to advance the application in an expeditious manner.

Small Steps in SpeechThis webpage provides a direct link to the Small Steps in Speech grant application. Funds may be used for speech therapy and/or assistive device software applications.

Spectrum of Hope FoundationThis webpage both explains and provides a direct link to this organization’s Advocacy Grant application. Funds are available to CA residents for various uses including ABA and speech therapy.

Talk About Curing Autism: Family Scholarship ProgramThis TACA webpage contains links to dozens of grant and scholarship opportunities for families to help with the cost of ABA therapies.

United Healthcare Children’s FoundationThe UHC Fund facilitates access to medical-related services that enhance a child’s life and which are not fully covered by the available commercial health benefit plan.