How It Works:

  • A Stipend Committee made up of board members reviews all applications based on our guidelines.

  • Applications are accepted year-round but only reviewed in April and August each year. You’ll be notified by email up to a month after reserved application review months.

Who Can Apply:

  • Must be a current member of Autism Society Acadiana.

  • Must show proof of ASD diagnosis.

  • Must be an active member, meaning you or your parent/guardian have attended at least 4 events (support groups, fundraisers, workshops, etc.) in the past year. Be sure to sign in at each event.

  • Applicants under 18 must have a parent or guardian apply for them.

  • You may submit other forms of participation for review.

What We Fund:

  • Social skills groups

  • Non-traditional therapies

  • Camps and leisure activities

  • Family education and conferences

  • Communication or safety devices

  • Assistive technology

  • College, trade school, or continued education for Autistic individuals

Additional Info:

  • Maximum request is $250. You may not receive the full amount.

  • Funds are paid directly to the provider (not to individuals).

  • We can only fund one provider per application.

  • If applying for a camp or program, secure your spot with a down payment—don’t wait for stipend approval.

  • Please send 3 pictures of applicant at or utilizing what the grant purchased. Sending photos is an acknowledgment that they will be used on social media and website.

Download your paper application here

What We Don’t Fund:

  • Other nonprofits

  • Fundraisers

  • Swing sets, trampolines, clothing

  • Bills, groceries, daycare, vacations

  • Medical diagnoses or therapies covered by insurance

3 Easy STEPS

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1.) Download the Application online or through linktree.com/acadianaautism

2.) Print and fill out or save as a fillable PDF file THEN

3.) Mail to PO Box 60189 Laf 70506 -OR- EMAIL to: applications@acadianaautism.org

Family Stipends

Board Chair-Natalie Bunner

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What People are saying....

1) "From the bottom of my heart, thank you Autism Society of Acadiana for making a real difference in the lives of those who need it most."-Marilyn W.