Supporting Alabama Families with Autism
Autism Support of Alabama offers family grants to help alleviate financial burdens for families with loved ones diagnosed with autism. These grants provide reimbursement of up to $400 for various ASD-related expenses.
Qualifying Expenses
- In-home respite services by individuals aged 18 or older, not living in the same household.
- Swim lessons by certified instructors.
- Co-pays for ABA services provided by licensed providers.
- Safety devices to prevent wandering and elopement.
- Camps-licensed Day camps and Summer camps.
Limited Grants, Two Cycles a Year
Family grants are available during two grant cycles each year. Applications are accepted from November 1-30 and May 1-31. Recipients are chosen through a lottery system. Please note that applications received outside these dates will not be considered.
How to Apply:
To apply for a family grant, please complete the application form here. You will need to upload receipts or invoices for all categories that show a minimum of $400 during the application process. For respite, a receipt or a signed statement for the caregiver (including service dates) is required. All documentation must be dated between January 1, 2025 up until present. All fields in the application must be completed and all required documents must be attached to be entered in the lottery. If the section does not apply to you and has a red asterisk by it put N/A in the field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to receive financial support for essential autism-related expenses.