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Direct Help Grant Program is sponsored by Carlos Vieira Foundation. The Direct Help Grant Program provides services, medical necessities, and educational tools to families affected by autism who live in Central California. A family can apply once per calendar year per child with autism.
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Direct Help Grant Program info@carlosvieirafoundation. org Direct Help Grant Program Direct Help Grant Program We have reached our capacity of grant applications for 2026 at this time. You are still welcome to apply, and your application will be added to the queue.
You will be notified if more funding becomes available throughout the year. If you are not notified by the end of the year, your application is considered closed, and you will be eligible to reapply in 2027. Thank you for your understanding.
The Direct Help Grant Program is offered through the Carlos Vieira Foundation to provide services, medical necessities, and educational tools to families affected by autism who live in Central California. A family can apply once per calendar year per child with autism. Please note that our application window for the calendar year is April 1st to September 30th.
There is a limit of $500 per grant. Families must complete the application, provide all required supporting documentation, and the child must meet the three following requirements to be considered eligible: Resides within one of the following 21 counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Tuolumne, Tulare, Yolo, or Yuba.
Diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. Please read the grant program Frequently Asked Questions and ensure that the following check list is completed prior to applying.
Completed application with current mailing address and parent/guardian signatures Full diagnostic report of autism (all pages) from a developmental pediatrician, child neurologist, Regional Center psychologist, or private psychologist/psychiatrist showing autism diagnostic code (ex: 299 or F84). Note: School IEPs/IPPs will not be accepted as a diagnosis of autism.
The 1040 form from your most recent tax return for one or both parents/guardians with your child listed as a dependent. If you do not file taxes due to Social Security, you must provide your award letter with your child listed as a dependent. A recommendation letter from a Speech Therapist, Behavioral Therapist, or Licensed Psychologist that states how the requested item(s) will directly aid your child with his/her autism.
This is only required if you are requesting an item other than tuition for a specific class for autism, medical evaluations, learning materials, testing, or therapies. Please keep a copy for your records All of the check list items above must be submitted with the application for it to be considered complete, unless otherwise noted.
If you decide to download the application and mail it in with all necessary documents, please mail to the following address: Direct Help Grant Program We are always looking for amazing people to join our organization and volunteer their time. From events all over to simple fundraisers, we always have a need for more volunteers.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Child with autism must be under the age of 18 and reside within one of the following 21 Central California counties: Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Kern, Kings, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Placer, Sacramento, Sa…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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