Autistic Adult Support Fund closed to applications on Wednesday 13th September.Â
The Autistic Adult Support Fund aims to help adults with an autism diagnosis, self-identified autistic adults, and their families and carers understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing.Â
The fund will provide £500,000 for the six-month period from October 2023 to end of March 2024. Â
Facilitated by Inspiring Scotland, and funded by the Scottish Government, the Autistic Adult Support Fund builds on the work of a pilot which ran between 2020 and 2023 to provide post diagnostic support to autistic people.
To apply for this funding, you must be a not-for-profit organisation working closely with autistic people.
Grants of up to £75,000 are available:Â
Successful proposals will:Â
Successful proposals for large grants will also:
Funding is available until 31 March 2024.
It is hoped that this fund will run on a recurring annual basis but is subject to Ministerial approvals as part of Scottish Government’s annual budget process.
Please read the guidance notes to learn more about the aims and objectives of this fund and check whether you are eligible to apply. An Easy Read version is also available.
To apply you need to submit an expression of interest
This will give you access to:
Please contact the team directly at autismenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk to discuss any adjustments you may need us to make to support you to access this fund.Â
Full applications must be submitted by midday 13th September 2023. Applications after this time will not be accepted.Â
You can find out more about the application process in this video.Â
We want this information and application to be as accessible to as many people as possible. If there are barriers to you accessing the  Fund information or application please get in touch.Â
You can contact the us by email: autismenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.ukÂ
Or by telephone: 0131 442 8760Â
You can also contact us through an online British Sign Language interpreter using Contact Scotland BSL.
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