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Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network
Funding to create a national autism network
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- Funding available
- $ 6,500,000
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- Location
- Canada
Overview
Up to $6.5 million over five years is available to establish the National Autism Network. The program supports a national, not-for-profit network to advance autism priorities through advisory committees, research, and tools and resources.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $6,500,000
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
- Reach a new target audience
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Ensure financial sustainability
- Conduct research or evaluation activities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Canada
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs, Research, Mental Health and Crisis Intervention, Other Health Services, Social Services, Economic, Social and Community Development, Employment and Training, Civic and Advocacy Organizations, Diversity and Inclusion
- Target groups
- People with disabilities, Nonprofits / charities, Academia / students, Community leaders
- Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
- Scope
- National
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Availability timeline
2025
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian not-for-profit voluntary organizations.
- Canadian not-for-profit corporations.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Establishing and leading the National Autism Network.
- Creating advisory committees for autism priorities.
- Supporting a national research network and knowledge sharing.
- Improving access to tools and resources for the autism community.
- Running national awareness and acceptance campaigns.
How to apply
- Step 1: Request the invitation
- Email the funding contact and include “National Autism Network” in the subject line.
- Obtain the program guide and funding request invitation.
- Step 2: Prepare the application
- Answer the detailed questions in the invitation.
- Prepare a detailed work plan.
- Gather letters of support.
- Step 3: Submit by email
- Send the completed application by email.
- Submit before the deadline stated in the call for proposals.
Documents Needed
- Invitation to Submit a Funding Request
- Detailed work plan
- Letters of support
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by an independent external committee.
- The committee includes Autistic people and other autism community stakeholders.
- Recommendations are made to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- PHAC decides whether to recommend funding or reject the application.
Additional information
- The network must be a stand-alone, not-for-profit organization.
- People with lived and living experience must be meaningfully involved.
- The network works with PHAC on implementation planning for the framework and strategy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network Program
What is the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network?
Up to $6.5 million over five years is available to establish the National Autism Network. The program supports a national, not-for-profit network to advance autism priorities through advisory committees, research, and tools and resources.
How much funding can be received?
Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network Funds up to $6,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network program?
To be eligible for the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network program, you must:
Canadian not-for-profit organization.
National scope across Canada.
Experience with the autism community.
Who can I contact for more information about the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at cgc.solicitations-csc@phac-aspc.gc.ca.
Where is the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network available?
The Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network program is available across Canada.
Is the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network?
Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network is funded by Government of Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)