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Autism Grant Program (AGP) is sponsored by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). A competitive grant program supporting autism research centers at Texas public, private, or independent institutions of higher education that conduct research and/or provide treatment to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
It supports parent-directed treatment training, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) training for teachers/paraprofessionals, and innovative autism treatment models.
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Autism Grant Program (AGP) - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board Intent Eligibility How to Apply Important Dates Rules and Regulations Impact Grant Cycle Contact T he Autism Grant Program (AGP) support s eligible Applicants at autism research centers at Texas public, private or independent institutions of higher education that currently provide evidence-based behavioral services and training to improve and expand the treatment of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
An eligible applicant is an entity including a center, institute, department, college or school, operated by a Texas public, private, or independent institution of higher education, as defined in Section 61. 003 of the Texas Education Code, and as of September 1, 2025, operates an autism research center or a partnership among qualifying institutions outlined in the current Request for Application.
Applications may address one or more of the following three categories, and specific amounts of funding are available for each category: Parent-Directed Treatment: Provision of training services to enable parents (or other home-based caregivers) to provide evidence-based treatments to their children with autism spectrum disorder.
Board-Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Training for Teachers/Paraprofessionals : Teachers/Paraprofessionals receive behavioral skills training in methodologies and strategies of applied behavior analysis under the guidance of a BCBA training professional. Innovative Autism Treatment Models: Research, development, and evaluation of treatment models.
An eligible applicant is an entity including a center, institute, department, college, or school, operated by a Texas public, private, or independent institution of higher education that currently provide evidence-based behavioral services and trainings for ASD, or a partnership among such institutions, which conduct research on autism and provides evidence-based treatment for ASD.
The entity must be actively engaged in autism research and the treatment of children with ASD as of September 1, 2025. Applicants to the Board-certified Behavior Analyst Training for the Teachers/Paraprofessionals category, as described throughout this RFA, may contract with educational service centers to provide training. • completed in accordance with this RFA.
• submitted by an authorized agent of the applicant entity. • submitted via the agency’s Grant Management System (GMS). AY 2026-2027 Request for Applications Request for Applications Opens Grant Award Announcements Final Financial Grant Report Due This program is authorized and appropriated by the 8 9t h Texas Legislature, Regular Session through the General Appropriation Act, HB 1, Article III, Rider 34 .
The Autism Grant Program is administered by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board under the Texas Administrative Code, Title 19, Part I, Chapter 10 , Subchapter A, Rules §10. 1-§10. 8.
The Autism Grant Program is a competitive grant, established in 2015 by the 84th Texas Legislature, Regular Session to support public and private general academic institutions that conduct research and/or provide treatment to children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Since its launch, in 2016, the program has served a total of 82,438 children over seven rounds of grant awards to institutions, more than 2.
78 times the minimum target of 29,673. The 89th Texas Legislature continued its support for the AGP, ensuring the program’s continuation through the next fiscal biennium. Autism Grant Program: Annual Progress Report July 2025
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Autism research centers at Texas public, private, or independent institutions of higher education that currently provide evidence-based behavioral services and training for ASD. The entity must be actively engaged in autism research and the treatment of children with ASD as of September 1, 2025. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,400,000 over two years (category dependent). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was February 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Autism Grant Program (AGP) is funded by Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Texas. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 3 required documents: Completed application per RFA guidelines, Submission by authorized agent of applicant entity, and Application via Grant Management System (GMS). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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