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GrantWhere: NationalNational: schools in any US state$Who gets the money: Goes to the school and a teacher's classroomOpen

Organization for Autism Research (OAR), with Jewelers for Children

Peer Education Grant

Money plus OAR's Kit for Kids materials to run student-focused autism acceptance projects, such as awareness campaigns, workshops and presentations. Funds can pay for materials, printing, guest speakers, venue and refreshments, not salaries.

Amount
$500 to $6,000 for most projects; up to $12,000 for school district-wide projects
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Jan 11, 2027 (92 days left)
Who this fits
Microschool · Private school · Homeschool co‑opEligible organizations include but are not limited to K-12 public schools, districts, libraries and 501(c)(3) nonprofits; a teacher or parent at a nonprofit private school or co-op fits. For-profit status not addressed.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
National: schools in any US state
Last checked
Oct 10, 2026on researchautism.org
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We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?Whether for-profit microschools qualify

How to apply

  1. Step 1: Download the Tip Sheet
  2. Step 2: Plan a project using Kit for Kids
  3. Step 3: Apply through the SurveyMonkey link on the page by January 11, 2027

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Teachers, administrators, parents, youth group organizers, and autism professionals interested in organizing an autism awareness initiative at a school or other community-based organization may apply.”
In the funder’s own words, from researchautism.org, checked Oct 10, 2026.
  • Project uses OAR peer education materials (Kit for Kids or Autism Tuned In)
  • Student-focused autism acceptance activity
  • One application per cycle
  • Photos or videos at the end preferred

Timing

Application deadline January 11, 2027; earliest project start April 1, 2027.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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This is not legal, tax or financial advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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