N.E.E.D. Funding

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 financial support on your autism journey in these categories, you can apply for our NEED grant to assist you and your family. This grant helps cover and connect families with:

• Newly Diagnosed – Starting Therapy for First Time 
• Expert Autism Diagnosis
• Education Advocacy Services
• Debt Relief for past-due therapy balances

Please note you must reside in our service area and have an autism diagnosis or referral to diagnosis to qualify.

CampStrong Grant

The Autism Strong Foundation CampStrong Grant provides financial assistance to families of children with autism to access safe, supportive, and enriching camp experiences.

We understand that camp opportunities can be life-changing for children with autism, offering social development, independence, and joy in environments designed to meet their unique needs. At the same time, these programs can come with a significant financial burden for families.

Through the CampStrong Grant, Autism Strong Foundation helps cover the cost of:

• Summer Camps (day or week-long programs)
• Holiday Camps (spring break, winter break, and school closures)
• Overnight Camps (multi-day residential programs)

Funding is paid directly to the camp or program provider.

This grant is designed to support access, reduce financial strain, and ensure more children with autism can experience the benefits of structured, inclusive camp environments.

Applications OPEN!

Landon’s Hope Scholarship (Therapies)

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 will open late 2026.

Angels for Autism

ANGELS 4 AUTISM is a six-week holiday giving program created to bring hope and support to children with autism across the Charlotte area. Through donations from individuals and businesses, Autism Strong Foundation provides therapy tablets pre-loaded with educational and communication programs to children with autism during the holiday season.

The program raises funds exclusively to support local families with limited resources by helping provide meaningful therapy tools and support for their child’s development.

Applications will open October 1, 2026.