Central Illinois Autism Association
Autism Support That Empowers
Our mission at Central Illinois Autism Association is to provide small but meaningful grants to families, therapists, teachers, and individuals with autism in the Central Illinois area. These grants help make each individual as independent and successful as they can be along with supporting their employers, family members, and friends.
2025 Year Recap
Given Locally in Grants
Total Grants Awarded
Individuals with Autism Who Benefited
FAQs
What age do grant recipients need to be?
Any age! There are no age minimums or maximums for our grants.
What are examples of grants that have been awarded in the past?
- Adaptive equipment including AAC devices,
- Safety items such as ID bracelets and door/window alarms,
- Sensory items such as swings, fidgets, and weighted vests
What would cause a grant to be denied?
Common reasons for denial include no direct links to requested items, lacking letters of support, or no connection to independence and success in relation to the individuals diagnosis of autism.
How often are grants reviewed?
4 times a year. Please see our deadline dates
How is your fundraising money used?
We are proud to say that we keep all of our money local! We give our grants to local families, therapists, teachers, and more. Please see our grant application for more information. Some of our fund do go to operating costs but those are limited to things like stamps and awareness items. We have an all volunteer board so that our funds are able to go back into the community.