NFAR Teacher's Grant Program (2024 - 2025 School Year)
Application Period is now Open!
Autism affects one in every 36 children in the United States, and a growing number of students each year in classrooms across San Diego County. Autism often affects the way a person receives and processes information. A person with autism may also have sensory issues that interfere with learning.
NFAR established a Program in 2005 that awards funding to educators to support the specialized academic needs of their students with autism. These awards give educators a vehicle for piloting different teaching tools, as well as funding for 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.
Restrictions:
- Educators 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 that have specialized learning needs and include those with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- NOTE: Educators can be awarded for up to three consecutive years in a row. Then, they must wait a year before applying again, This only applies to those that have been awarded funding.
Funding Details:
- Grant awards average $500, with requests up to $1,000.
- Minimum amount that can be requested is $250.
- A $1,000 award is for a single priced item or a focused initiative.
- Incomplete grant applications will not be accepted (includes incomplete budget details). Please provide product links.
- We do not accept multiple grants for the same classroom/ initiative.
Timing:
To assist educators and the students they serve, the NFAR Teachers' Grant application period will be as follows:.
NFAR Teacher’s Applications opens: Now Open
Applications are due: Sep 30
Teacher Awards Announced: Dec 10
NOTE: Once you are logged into Community Force, you will click on "NFAR Teacher Grant Fund 2024-25" to open application. Applications are due by 10 PM on September 30, 2023.
**** Link to application is now open. Applications are due by Sep 30th ****
Contact Information:
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