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Find similar grantsNEXT for AUTISM Grants is sponsored by NEXT for AUTISM. NEXT for AUTISM supports innovative programs in four key areas: home, work, social, and health, transforming the national landscape of services for adults with autism. They fund autistic-led and community-based grantees who are leading with innovative solutions.
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Skip to primary navigation Email Us: [email protected] See highlights from the 2023/24 grantees in Grant Impact Report More than $30 million invested in autism programs since 2005 states and territories represented by NEXT grantees organizations have received grant funding Application Portal Opens: Monday, April 13, 2026 Informational Webinar: Wednesday, April 15 @ 2 PM ET Application Closes: May 22, 2026 (12 PM ET) Award Announcements: November 2026 Since 2005, NEXT for AUTISM has funded 437 projects at 175 organizations across 39 states and territories.
The neurodiverse grants committee identifies and funds both autistic-led and community-based grantees who are leading the way with innovative solutions transforming the autism landscape.
These initiatives address critical needs in the areas of work, home, social engagement, and health & well-being, and result in the building of real-time service delivery for the autistic adults they support and build stronger communities for lasting change.
GRANT IMPACT REPORT (2023/24) GRANT IMPACT REPORT (2022/23) GRANTEE PRESS RELEASE (2024/25) The support that Shepherd’s Way has received from NEXT for AUTISM has allowed us to take a concept and an idea and transform it into a highly structured and thriving organization."
President and CEO, Shepherd’s Way Inspiring stories from recent NEXT grant recipients University of Central Florida The NEXT for AUTISM grants program is made possible in large part due to consistent and dedicated funding generated by our Night of Too Many Stars live comedy event.
Night of Too Many Stars was created by longtime SNL and Conan O'Brien writer/producer Robert Smigel and his wife, Michelle Smigel, a NEXT for AUTISM board member, who struggled to find effective education for their autistic son, Daniel. On behalf of the hundreds of programs across the country that have benefited from the NEXT grant program, our deepest thanks to the Smigels for the laughter and joy they help bring to the stage.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) organizations) and community-based organizations that provide services for autistic individuals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Grants Program is a grant from NEXT for AUTISM that funds innovative programs serving autistic adults in the areas of work, home, social engagement, and health and well-being. First-time grantees may receive up to ,000, while returning grantees may receive up to ,000. Open to 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S., the program prioritizes both autistic-led organizations and community-based nonprofits. Since 2005, NEXT for AUTISM has invested more than million across 437 projects at 175 organizations. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed May 22, 2026, with award announcements expected in November 2026.
NEXT for AUTISM's Grants Program is sponsored by NEXT for AUTISM Inc.. This program empowers autistic adults by funding innovative initiatives across work, home, social engagement, and health & well-being. It supports 501(c)(3) organizations in the U. S. , emphasizing community-based solutions to enhance the quality of life for autistic individuals.
The SCI Youth Grant Pitch Contest is a competitive program from Social Capital Inc. that funds youth-led community improvement projects in Greater Boston. Teams of high school students in grades 9 through 12 residing in Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, or Suffolk counties develop project ideas through coaching from local professionals, then pitch their proposals to a live panel of judges. Winning teams receive $1,000 to $2,000 in grant funding to execute their community-strengthening visions. The program builds career skills including public speaking, project management, and team collaboration, while cultivating cross-socioeconomic connections among peers and mentors throughout the region.
The System Innovations Grant (Youth Opportunities Fund) is a multi-year funding opportunity from the Ontario Trillium Foundation that supports collaborative projects working to understand and strengthen systems so they function better for young people. Grants of up to $1,250,000 over five years fund collaboratives of two or more Ontario-based nonprofits aiming to create lasting systemic change that expands opportunities for youth ages 12 to 29, with a particular emphasis on Indigenous, Black, and other racialized youth facing systemic barriers. Eligible applicants are not-for-profit organizations incorporated for at least five years in Ontario with a mandate to serve youth, forming a formal collaborative. Indigenous- and Black-led organizations and collaboratives are prioritized. Applications were due March 11, 2026—check the Ontario Trillium Foundation website for upcoming intake cycles.
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