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The 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.

Successful proposals will meaningfully involve autistic people in the development, design, and delivery of the activity. They will be strengths-based, making the most of, and building on, the skills and experiences of autistic people and assets within communities. Additionally, they will complement existing provision by demonstrating a good understanding of what others are doing locally and how to direct people towards other resources. Finally, they will be evidence-based, delivering support that is autism-informed and has a credible evidence base.

The fund will run from October 2025 to March 2028 (30 months/2.5 years).

All projects must meet all of the following requirements:

• Your project supports autistic adults
• Your project supports the programme outcomes (see fund guidance)
• Your project meets a need or fills a gap in provision
• Autistic people are meaningfully involved
• Support provided is evidence based
• Your organisation works with others
• Your project will measure progress to understand the difference you are making
• Your project is inclusive of all autistic people
• You have a robust safeguarding framework and practice

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

To apply for this funding, you must be a Scottish not-for-profit organisation with a 'legal personality', working closely with autistic people. Collaborative applications made in partnership with other organisations are eligible to apply.

When to apply

Now open. The deadline for applications is 12pm (midday) on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

Next deadline: 21 May 2025

How to apply

The first stage is to submit an expression of interest via the fund website. You will then have access to the full online application.

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Health care and wellbeing

Beneficiaries funded: Disabilities Learning disabilities

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