Deadline: 24 June 2024
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is pleased to announce the Peer Education Grant.
Children who learn about autism develop better, more inclusive relationships with their autistic peers. OAR is committed to increasing autism acceptance through the Peer Education Grant by delivering Kit for Kids materials and funds to support relevant educational activities.
Funding Information
- Up to $50,000 has been set aside to award grants ranging from $500-$10,000.
- OAR will support projects that use OAR’s peer education materials (Kit for Kids, Autism Tuned In) to increase autism awareness and acceptance. Example projects include awareness campaigns, workshops, and presentations. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to OAR’s peer education materials, print costs, honorariums, travel expenses for guest speakers, venue rental, and refreshments. Funds cannot be used to cover salaries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals interested in organizing an autism awareness initiative at a school or other community-based organization may apply.
- Eligible organizations include but are not limited to K-12 public schools, districts, libraries, and 501(c)(3) non-profits in the United States. This includes U.S. military installations overseas.
- School districts and organizations that serve low-income communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Applicants may only submit one application per cycle.
For more information, visit OAR.
