Background
We, the Organization for Autism Research, believe in the value of teaching today’s youth about autism spectrum disorder. Children who learn about autism develop better, more inclusive relationships with their autistic peers. OAR is committed to increasing autism acceptance through the Peer Education Grant by delivering Kit for Kids materials and funds to support relevant educational activities. Starting this year, OAR will award grants of up to $10,000 for school district-wide projects; OAR will continue to award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for all other projects of lesser scope.
Eligibility: Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals interested in organizing an autism awareness initiative at a school or other community-based organization may apply. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to K-12 public schools, districts, libraries, and 501(c)(3) non-profits in the United States. This includes U.S. military installations overseas. School districts and organizations that serve low-income communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding: Up to $50,000 has been set aside to award grants ranging from $500-$10,000.
Deadline:
Application Deadline | Earliest Project Start Date |
June 24, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
Applicants will be notified no later than one month after the application deadline.
Budget: OAR will support projects that use OAR’s peer education materials (Kit for Kids, Autism Tuned In) to increase autism awareness and acceptance. Example projects include awareness campaigns, workshops, and presentations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to OAR’s peer education materials, print costs, honorariums, travel expenses for guest speakers, venue rental, and refreshments. Funds cannot be used to cover salaries.
OAR will mail the check and peer education materials separately to arrive prior to the project start date. Grantees must submit a final report, budget, and copies of receipts one month after the project has ended.
Selection Process: OAR will review applications by the stated deadlines to determine the successful applicants and amount to be awarded. The number of grants awarded will be based on the number of applications submitted, the quality of projects, the number of students impacted, and the amount of money requested.
Application Submission Checklist:
- Application form
- Budget form
- Charity verification (optional)
Questions and Comments: Contact Vivian at programs@researchautism.org.
Peer Education Grant
Background
We, the Organization for Autism Research, believe in the value of teaching today’s youth about autism spectrum disorder. Children who learn about autism develop better, more inclusive relationships with their autistic peers. OAR is committed to increasing autism acceptance through the Peer Education Grant by delivering Kit for Kids materials and funds to support relevant educational activities. Starting this year, OAR will award grants of up to $10,000 for school district-wide projects; OAR will continue to award grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 for all other projects of lesser scope.
Eligibility: Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals interested in organizing an autism awareness initiative at a school or other community-based organization may apply. Eligible organizations include but are not limited to K-12 public schools, districts, libraries, and 501(c)(3) non-profits in the United States. This includes U.S. military installations overseas. School districts and organizations that serve low-income communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding: Up to $50,000 has been set aside to award grants ranging from $500-$10,000.
Deadline:
Application Deadline | Earliest Project Start Date |
June 24, 2024 | September 1, 2024 |
Applicants will be notified no later than one month after the application deadline.
Budget: OAR will support projects that use OAR’s peer education materials (Kit for Kids, Autism Tuned In) to increase autism awareness and acceptance. Example projects include awareness campaigns, workshops, and presentations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to OAR’s peer education materials, print costs, honorariums, travel expenses for guest speakers, venue rental, and refreshments. Funds cannot be used to cover salaries.
OAR will mail the check and peer education materials separately to arrive prior to the project start date. Grantees must submit a final report, budget, and copies of receipts one month after the project has ended.
Selection Process: OAR will review applications by the stated deadlines to determine the successful applicants and amount to be awarded. The number of grants awarded will be based on the number of applications submitted, the quality of projects, the number of students impacted, and the amount of money requested.
Application Submission Checklist:
- Application form
- Budget form
- Charity verification (optional)
Questions and Comments: Contact Vivian at programs@researchautism.org.