PLEASE NOTE:
Financial aid from Autism Strong is limited to one grant per child, per calendar year.
Eligible families must both reside and receive services in the following counties:
North Carolina — Mecklenburg, Union, Gaston, Cabarrus, Iredell, Lincoln, Alexander, Catawba, Cleveland, Rowan, Stanly, Durham, Orange, Wake, Chatham, Franklin, Buncombe, Henderson
South Carolina — York, Lancaster, Chester, Chesterfield
Landon’s Hope Scholarship
Named for our foundation’s inspiration, Landon, Landon’s Hope Scholarship emphasizes our desire to come around the families in our community and offer a way to financially support therapy services for a child with autism when the family is unable to afford it. The Thoms Family have seen firsthand the impact therapy can have on a child. Through fundraising events, corporate sponsorships and individual donors, Landon’s Hope Scholarship is able to fund therapy hours and make a long-term impact on children with autism. Grants open for application every September for six weeks, awardees are notified in December with the grant applying to the following calendar year.
Applications are open September 15 – October 25, 2025
Angels 4 Autism
Angels4Autism is a way for us to come alongside local families and help relieve the stress and financial burden of the holidays by providing gifts for the child AND entire family that lives in the home. Families can apply to be considered or can be nominated/submitted by a friend, school or trusted source. We work in collaboration with the family to ensure they receive what they need.
Applications are OPEN and will be until October 31, 2025.
College Scholarship
In honor of Jacob Rodriguez; Autism Strong now offers a one-time scholarship aimed to empower autistic students in their pursuit of higher education or vocational training, celebrating the diverse talents and perspectives they contribute to our communities and the academic sphere. When Jacob and his parents were preparing for his college journey they found there were not many college scholarships to apply for that celebrate ASD students continuing their education by financially supporting them. Now there is.
Please note you must reside in our service area and have an autism diagnosis to qualify.
Emergency Grant Funding
Emergencies happen. The bills stack up. Autism diagnosis’ don’t happen exactly at the beginning of the year. Insurance coverage is pending…That’s where we come in. If you require immediate/emergency financial support, you can apply for our emergency grant to assist you and your family. This grant
Please note you must reside in our service area and have an autism diagnosis or referral to diagnosis to qualify.
Our Emergency Grant is currently paused as our fund budget has been depleted.
Parent Advocate Services
Navigating the world of autism can be overwhelming for any parent. We are here to help understand your rights, especially in the schools. Our highly qualified Parent Advocate is a former special education teacher, principal of a high school for children with social-emotional disorders, instructional supervisor, special education district-wide supervisor, and special needs parent. All services are custom after an initial consultation. Items our parent advocate may help with:
- Records Review & Action Plan
- IEP Meeting Attendance (Virtual or In-Person)
- Classroom Observation and Consultation (Local to Charlotte Area Only)
Please note you must reside in our service area and have an autism diagnosis or referral to diagnosis to qualify.
Currently paused as our fund budget has been depleted.
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