Grants
Options to make therapy affordable
Visit the links below for more information on these fantastic non-profit organizations for available grant programs.
The grants listed on our website are managed by third-party organizations and are not affiliated with or sponsored by Tumble N’ Dots. We are not responsible for the acceptance criteria, application process, or any changes made to the grants. For specific questions or concerns regarding a grant, please contact the grant administrator directly.
UnitedHealthcare Children’s Foundation
Link: https://www.uhccf.org/
Autism Care Today
Since 2005, Autism Care Today has provided over $1.85 million in grants to 1,562+ families, covering therapies, assistive technologies, safety equipment, and more. Their Quarterly Assistance Program directly pays service providers to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation
ASDF helps families afford social skills, equine, and aquatic therapy camps for children with autism by providing partial and full scholarships. These camps foster peer interaction and personal growth, with many children supported through ASDF’s Summer Scholarship Program last year.
CARE Family Grant Program - CARE Foundation
The CARE Grant Program supports families with children diagnosed with autism by funding therapy, evaluations, medication, summer camps, and more. Grants are paid directly to providers and are available year-round for U.S. households earning under $75,000 annually, with proof of diagnosis and income required.
MyGOAL Autism Grant Program
MyGOAL Autism Grant is a program to support families caring for individuals with Autism. The MyGOAL Autism Grant is offered once a year, applications are available at the beginning of the year and decisions are rendered in mid-July.
National Autism Association (NAA)
NAA’s Give A Voice program helps nonspeaking individuals with autism communicate effectively, reducing risks of harm. It now includes access to S2C (Spelling 2 Communicate) and RPM (Rapid Prompting Method) practitioners, alongside its iPad AAC program.
Oracle Health Foundation
Oracle Health Foundation offers pediatric grants for clinical needs, equipment, travel, lodging, and vehicle modifications. Eligible children must be under 18 (or up to 21 with a child-like mental state), under a physician’s care, and uninsured for the requested expenses. Families can apply once a year, up to three times per child.
Small Steps in Speech
Grants are available for U.S. citizens aged 3 to 22 with application deadlines on February 1, May 1, August 1, and November 1. Eligibility includes:
- Family income under $125,000.
- Parent or legal guardian approval if submitted by someone else.
- Covers future therapies, materials, or workshops (no reimbursements for past expenses).
Past grant recipients are ineligible for additional grants.
The Orange Effect Foundation
The Orange Effect Foundation funds speech therapy and communication technology for children and young adults up to age 21. Insurance must be exhausted, and income over $100,000 requires proof of need.
Varghese Summersett PLLC Annual Scholarships
This annual scholarship supports autistic students in the U.S., helping with educational or recreational needs like camps, tutoring, or tools for growth. Applicants must be students diagnosed with autism and U.S. residents.
Apraxia-Kids
Each year, Apraxia Kids provides speech tablets to children with apraxia in the U.S. and Canada for speech practice or as speech-generating devices. Over 700 tablets have been awarded since the program began.