• The application deadline:                                  Monday, December 2, 2019         
• The winning applicant(s) will be notified by:  Monday, March 2, 2020       
• The grant-funding period:                                   April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021

SELECTION CRITERIA – Each application must show evidence of:

• A clear, well-planned and organized description of the project.
• Significant potential impact.
• Institutional support.
• People with autism, family members or other community stakeholders who are involved in the project development and/or its implementation.
• A project that can be replicated in other communities.
• An understanding of the needs of people with autism and/or best practices in working with this population.
• A sustainability/continuation plan of the service or program after the end of the grant period.
• The need for outside funding to execute the project.

GRANT FORMS:

The 2020-2021 grant forms can be downloaded at the three linked headings below:

• The Application – All questions must be answered, unless they are marked “optional”
• The Sample Budget Sheet – All budget items must also be included in the grant narrative           
• The Report Guidelines – Applications, budget sheets, institutional letters of support and other supporting documentation must be submitted as email attachment to: grant@librariesandautism.org