3/28/08 App deadline: Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants

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Application Deadline 3/28/2008

Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants

February 7, 2008 - Autism Speaks invites grant applications from organizations

that promote services that will enhance the lives of those affected by autism

spectrum disorders. Recognizing that there are multiple needs in this expansive

and varied community, the focus of these grants will be on proposals that serve

to build the field of services for individuals with autism and expand the

capacity to effectively serve this growing community. Autism Speaks will accept

family services community grant proposals that address one of the following

areas of need :

Education

Recreation Community Activities

Equipment/supportive Technology

Young Adult/Adult Services

Autism Speaks Family Services Community Grants will partner with other

organizations to provide additional funding for projects that match our

objectives.

Autism Speaks will not award grants to individuals or fund an individual or

family for participation in personal programs. We encourage individuals to

contact local providers and organizations to submit proposals that will meet our

stated goals.

Autism Speaks Family Service Community Grants do not fund scientific research

projects.

The average grant award will be in the $10,000 - $20,000 range. Maximum of

$25,000. Multi-year grants will not be awarded.

FULL INFORMATION: http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/fsdb/grants.php

2007 Family Services Community Grants

http://www.autismspeaks.org/community/fsdb/grants_funded_2007.php