Recreational Scholarships

Hannah and Friends

• Hannah's Helping Hands funds quality of life grants for families that care for children and adults with special needs in: Florida, Indiana (including the greater Michiana area), Kansas, Kansas City Metro Area, Rhode Island and New York.

•  http://www.hannahandfriends.org/index.php/for-parents/hannah-s-helping-hands-grants

My Neighborhood Autism Foundation

• My Neighborhood Autism Foundation is committed to providing recreational projects to low income families with children that are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Places they send families include Kings Island, Busch Gardens, Walt Disney World, Indianapolis Zoo, Sea World, Children’s Museum, Cedar Point and Myrtle Beach.

• http://www.mnaf.info/index.html

Jacks Place for Autism

• “Jack's Dollars" available for the following types of programs: recreation, sports, hobbies, crafts, music, art, and dance for residents of Michigan. Note: funding is up to $250.

• http://www.jacksplaceforautism.org/scholarships/

Pervis Jackson Foundation

• Pervis Jackson Foundation is open to parents who show need. It can be used for camp sessions, respite care, house help, and urgent bills.

• www.pjjraf.org

Ann Arbor Autism Foundation

• Ann Arbor Autism Foundation offers scholarships to help fund the cost of educational, recreational, therapeutic and support services for individuals and family members affected by autism spectrum disorder. Note: Applicant must live in Washtenaw County

• http://annarborautism.org/

Autism Speaks Swimming and Water Safety Scholarship Fund

• The Autism Speaks Swimming and Water Safety Scholarship Fund selects organizations and programs to identify qualified financially disadvantaged individuals with autism and offer scholarship funds for swimming and water safety lessons. Individuals on the autism spectrum and their families may not apply for the program. However, Autism Speaks encourages families to contact local organizations providing swimming lessons and ask them to submit an application.

• http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/grants/swimming

Canyon Rice Hope Scholarships

• The Canyon Rice Hope Scholarship provides grants to children with autism and other developmental disabilities for therapeutic tools, camp fees and other expenses not covered by insurance. Grants are usually in the $100-$250 range in order to benefit as many people as possible. The grant is a program of Gateway Services in Franklin, IN.

• For more information, contact Jenny_L_Rice@yahoo.com

Educational Alliance at the 14th St Y

• www.14streetY.org

Project HAPPY

• Project HAPPY provides free recreation and socialization opportunities for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

• http://www.project-happy.org

Autism Society Inland Empire

• The Autism Society Inland Empire offers a scholarship program to help fund attendance in their social recreation programs up to 50% off program fees. These programs have been designed to aid those persons in their community who are in need of financial assistance in order to participate in these recreation programs.

• http://www.ieautism.org/asie/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Scholarship-Policy-2014.pdf

Autism Society McClean County

• A primary purpose for ASMC is for individuals with autism is to obtain access to the community. In an attempt to provide support to the families and individuals, we would like to offer a limited stipend of $150 per family.

• http://autismmclean.org/content/recreational-grant

Camp is Achievable!

• Achievable awards camp scholarships to children with autism from low- income families who do not have the financial means or supports to provide their kids with typical camp experiences. This is for camps in Southern California alone.

• http://achievable.org/Programs_Services/Camp_is_Achievable_/