Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

 
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    Funder Type

    Private Foundation

    IT Classification

    B - Readily funds technology as part of an award

    Authority

    Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism

    Summary

    The mission of the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism is to help makes families affected by autism live life to the fullest through access to services, an active lifestyle and community based services for adult family members. The priorities of the foundation are to:

    • Support community organizations and schools who are providing vital resources and actively assisting children with autism spectrum disorder and their families through education and technology, advocacy programs, diagnostic and clinical services, family support, safety equipment, respite services and other opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for those affected;
    • Support recreational programs, aquatic programs, social skills training, family events and summer camps for all individuals on the autism spectrum; and
    • Provide opportunities for job training, vocational skills programs, employment, housing, transportation and health care delivery for adults on the autism spectrum.

    Allison Keller Education Technology Program:

    Realizing the gains that many people with autism have achieved using the iPad, the Allison Keller Education Technology Program was created in honor of Flutie Foundation Board Member Kevin Lane Keller's daughter Allison. The goal of the program is to help fill the financial and technological gap for schools and organizations that assist individuals with autism. Since 2012, the Flutie Foundation has granted over $448,000 to 91 schools and organizations for programs specifically serving individuals with autism that have an established technology program in place or have expressed an interest in starting a program using the iPad or other technology tools.


    Applications will be considered for any technology tools and/or training that improve learning outcomes or performance. Examples include but are not limited to:

    • Tablets & Accessories
    • Apps
    • Smartboards
    • Laptops
    • Technology Training

    The Flutie Foundation is seeking innovative partners who are using technology to address real needs facing the autism community. One program per public school district is eligible to be awarded an Allison Keller Education Technology grant annually. Organizations who have received a Signature Grant Award during this cycle are not eligible to apply. Think outside the box!


    Signature Grants: The Flutie Foundation recognizes not-for-profit organizations who share our mission to help individuals and families with autism live life to the fullest. For our 2020 Signature Grant Cycle, we will continue granting to organizations supporting traditionally under-served, under-funded, culturally diverse communities as reflected in the Foundation's areas of interest, keeping a keen eye toward creativity as everyone seeks the new normal.


    *COVID-19*: Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the associated financial hardships many families are facing, a key area of focus for our grant cycle is to alleviate family financial stress. We will be giving priority to organizations and programs supporting those most affected in terms of health, safety, security, and finances. We also recognize that needs are changing every day in the new reality in which we find ourselves, and we are committed to working with our partners to ensure grant money is used to address the most pressing and urgent concerns the autism community is facing.


    Work/School:

    Providing a path for educational opportunities, vocational skills programs, employment, housing, transportation and healthcare delivery for adults on the autism spectrum.

    Active/Social:

    Support for recreational and sports programs, aquatic programs, social skills training, family events and summer camps for all individuals on the autism spectrum.

    Safe/Supported/Informed: 

    Funding for community organizations and schools who are providing vital resources and actively assisting individuals with autism spectrum disorder and their families through advocacy programs, diagnostic and clinical services, direct family support, safety equipment, emergency care, respite services and other opportunities that will enhance the quality of life for those affected.             

     

    History of Funding

    Previous recipients can be viewed at: http://www.flutiefoundation.org/grant-recipients.

    Additional Information

    The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism, Inc. is not able to accept grant applications directly from individuals or families.


    Please note that the Signature Grant Program does not provide funds for:

    • Capital building projects
    • Endowments
    • Grants to individuals
    • Projects and organizations that are international in scope or purpose
    • Research Projects

    Contacts

    Taylor King

    Taylor King
    Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism Inc. P.O. Box 2157
    Framingham, MA 01703
     

  • Eligibility Details

    Non-profit organizations that provide services, family support grants and resources to families dealing with or affected by autism that are located in California, Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont are eligible to apply.


    Allison Keller Technology Program:

    Geographic Focus:

    • Massachusetts
    • Other New England States including Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut

    Signature Grants

    Geographic Focus:

    • Massachusetts
    • Other New England States including Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut
    • Central Florida including Marion, Volusia, Sumter, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola & Brevard Counties

    Letters of Inquiry or proposal by invitation only:

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    The Foundation is not accepting applications outside of our geographic focus at this time. 

    Deadline Details

    Allison Keller Technology Program: The Allison Keller Education Technology Program Application deadline is February 18, 2023.


    Signature Grants:

    LOI submissions will be accepted in early September 2023. Invitations for full proposals will be sent at the end of October 2023.

    Award Details

    Award amounts vary.


    The maximum request for the Allison Keller Education Technology Program is $7,500.

    Related Webcasts Use the links below to view the recorded playback of these webcasts


    • Funding Classroom Technology to Empower Students and Teachers - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Maximizing Technology-friendly Workforce Development Grants - Sponsored by Panasonic - Playback Available
    • Funding Data-driven Workforce Development Projects - Sponsored by NetApp - Playback Available

 

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