NAA’s Helping Hand Program provides families with financial assistance in getting necessary biomedical treatments, supplements and therapy services for their child with autism. This program does not offer funds for respite care, fencing, trampolines, swingsets, trips to Disney World, etc. Funding is extremely limited. This program is intended ONLY for parents in DIRE financial need. Do not apply if your annual net income exceeds $50,000. Helping Hand grants are one-time grants, previous recipients may not re-apply. This grant will also pay your medical provider directly. For more information, please see the following link: http://nationalautismassociation.org/family-support/programs/helping-hand/
This organization’s mission is to fund effective treatments, assessments and needed life supports to those with Autism. There is no income requirement however, incomes below $100,000 per year are reviewed first. In addition, applications from families with multiple children with an Autism diagnosis are reviewed first. Typical grants awarded range between $100 – $5,000. For more information, please see the following link: http://www.act-today.org/act-today-grant-program.php
These grants provide financial relief for families who have children with medical needs not covered or not fully covered by their commercial health benefit plan. This organization’s mission is to fill the gap between what medical services and/or items your child needs and what your commercial health benefit plan will pay for. For more information, please see the following link: http://www.uhccf.org/apply/learn-more-about-medical-grants/grant-application-criteria/