Apply for a Grant

Grant Details

CIAA provides grants to support individuals with autism and those who work with them.
Please review the eligibility and guidelines below before applying.

• Award frequency: Grants are awarded four times per year.
• Funding amount: Up to $750 every 12 months per recipient.
• Who can apply:
  • Individuals diagnosed with autism.
  • Proof of diagnosis may be asked for.
  • Parents, therapists, teachers, or others working directly with individuals with autism.

Geographic Eligibility

• Applicants must live in one of the following Illinois counties:
  Knox, Stark, Peoria, Marshall, Woodford, Tazewell, Mason, Fulton, Warren, or LaSalle.
• Other Central Illinois counties not served by another local autism group may be considered.

Application Requirements

• Include links to specific items you are requesting.
• For therapy or adaptive equipment/devices, include recommendations from a therapist and/or doctor.
• If awarded:
  • Payments are sent directly to vendors.
  • Items are shipped directly to the recipient.
  • No checks are mailed to individuals.

Commonly Funded Supports

• Sensory and adaptive equipment
• Safety items (e.g., door alarms, ID bracelets)
• AAC devices not covered by insurance (must provide proof of denial)
• Supplemental items for classrooms or therapy offices

Grants Will Not Cover

• Applicants outside the service area (except in uncovered Central Illinois counties)
• Ongoing therapy costs
• Copays or deductibles
• AAC devices covered by insurance
• Childcare or babysitting
• Gas, food, housing, or bills
• Pools or hot tubs
• Projects beginning more than 6 months after the application date

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