Applications for the Arts & Community Access Grants will be accepted from April 1st, 2025 through September 1st, 2025. Autistic people are encouraged to apply. Grants will be awarded based on available funds.

Grant Qualifications:

• Grants are available to non-profit 501C-3 organizations
• Individuals may partner with non-profits to apply
• Grants may be used for a wide range of projects (including arts-related), but must improve the lives of people impacted by autism
• Any funds granted must be used within one year
• The minimum request is $1,000 and the maximum award is $5,000

If you are unable to view or complete the application online, please email or call us for assistance.

info@artsforautism.net • 917-475-4580

The advisory board will oversee the granting of funds raised at the Arts For Autism benefit concert. They will meet after the application deadline and award grants based on a review of the applications received.  Grant awards will be announced in Novmember.

Members of the Advisory Board:

Christine Biernacki | Attorney & mother of autistic children 

Deborah Bonomo | Speech Language Pathologist 

Nicole D'Angelo I Actor, music director, and multi-instrumentalist

Andrew Duff | Autistic actor from the TV series As We See It

Jill Frutkin | Actor & creator of theater curriculum for Stages on the Sound

Kelvin Moon Loh | Broadway Actor

Andy Paris | Emmy nominated actor and writer known for The Laramie Project & Uncommon Sense

Click on the recipient's name to visit the website and learn more about the organization.

CO＿LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits & Boundaries. CO＿LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts.  

The mission of Fractured Atlas is to make the journey from inspiration to living practice more accessible and equitable for artists and creatives.

Offers in-person and online theatre workshops and performance opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities

Studio By The Tracks is a community arts studio serving artists on the autism spectrum. We provide opportunities for social connection and creative expression in a supportive, inclusive environment with all materials and instruction offered at no cost to our Studio Artists.

We believe in offering our services to all communities. Our non-profit organization 501c (3) is dedicated to making a difference since September 2018. Providing support and enriching lives of special needs of all abilities and their families. 

Center Stage Youth Theatre is an inclusive organization whose purpose is to unlock the potential of our students through theatre. We aim to inspire personal growth, ignite creativity, and cultivate leadership skills. We believe in the transformative power of the arts, and our theater experiences serve as catalysts for self-expression, teamwork, and empathy. Every student, regardless of their abilities, is encouraged to explore their unique talents and embrace their individuality within our supportive community. At Center Stage we strive to produce brace, creative, leaders. 

Hiram Farm is a community project born out of the desire to provide inspiration and meaningful work for the individual growth of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities.

Autism and Music (AnM) is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization with the mission of helping to enhance the quality of life of individuals with autism through the power of music. AnM was founded in Miami, FL by autism sister Patricia Kayser when she realized that music was a great tool to connect with his autistic brother. She also noticed that there weren’t enough inclusive activities for kids with special needs so she started hosting inclusive music activities called the AnM Hangouts. AnM has hosted more than 80 inclusive activities and impacted more than 30,000 special needs families in the last 9 years. We strive to build a more inclusive and accepting world.

A community center that centers people with autism and other developmental differences. At The Center, we believe that when people with and without disabilities come together in community, it benefits us all. 

Casa de Mosaic aims to provide specialized training opportunities to adults with autism and other developmental disabilities requiring extensive support, particularly those facing significant language impairments and behavioral challenges.

Families United in Newtown provides individuals with special needs, and their families, social opportunities in a caring environment through monthly themed meetings.

Our mission is to democratize running as a universally accessible sport. We are committed to fostering an inclusive running environment that celebrates diversity, with a special focus on supporting LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals. Through our initiatives, we aim to eliminate perceived barriers to entry historically faced by non-traditional runners, creating a space where everyone feels welcomed. 

In Tallahassee, Young Actors Theatre has been educating students in the performing arts since Tina Williams founded it in 1975. Long regarded as a community treasure, YAT is one of the nation’s few independent children’s programs with its own on-site theater. Here, students ages 3 to 18 study acting, singing and dancing, but their education includes so much more. Through small classes taught by experienced, innovative instructors and professional-caliber productions, students grow up at YAT equipped to shine in whatever adult role they choose.

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