The NFAR Teacher's Grant Application Period is Now Closed.
NFAR Teacher's Grant Awardees will be notified by email on or before November 18th.
Autism is one of the fastest growing developmental disabilities in the U.S. and according to the CDC study, affects as many as one in every 68 children in the United States. This means a rise in the number of students coming into the classroom with autism.
To help, NFAR awards funding to educators to support the specialized academic needs of their students with autism. These grants give educators a vehicle for piloting new methodologies, as well as funding of technology and programs that address key areas of concern for students with autism, such as social skills training, developing effective communication skills for verbal and non-verbal students, as well as reducing sensory and behavioral issues that interfere with learning.
GRANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
- Grant Application is for the 2016 - 2017 school year.
- The NFAR Teachers Grant application period is now open. Applications are due by September 30, 2016.
- NFAR Teacher's Grant Awardees will be notified by email on or before November 18th.
- Teacher's Grants average $500 per grant application. Grant application minimum is $250, and up to $500 for multiple items.
- Grant request can be up to $1,000 for a single item/ initiative.
- Incomplete grant applications will not be accepted (includes incomplete budget details).
- We do not accept multiple grants for the same classroom/ initiative.
- "NEW" Educators can be awarded for up to three consecutive years in a row. Educators that have been awarded for three consecutive years are welcome to reapply again after the fourth year.
GRANT APPLICATION RESTRICTIONS:
- Educators that may apply include Autism Specialists, Classroom Teachers, Speech & Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Resource Teachers.
- Funds are to be used for educational programs within the greater San Diego area, Grades Pre-K – Transition and Specialized College Programs
- Educational programs, materials, and equipment requested must be for the benefit of current students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. (May benefit other students too, but must include those with an autism diagnosis.)
- Funds are not to be used for basic school supplies.
To apply for a 2016/ 2017 NFAR Teacher's Grant, please fill out the online APPLICATION FORM HERE