University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF CAN) Specialized Summer Camp Grants

The University of Florida Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (UF CAN) is offering grant funding to support organizations that exclusively serve students with autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities by developing specialized summer camp programs. Applicants may request up to $50,000 for a one‑year planning phase to design a full‑scale summer program, with the possibility of a subsequent implementation grant for a multi‑week program. The grant requires a structured schedule of activities, qualified staff, compliance with health and safety regulations, and reporting of outcomes. Funding must be leveraged with other state or federal resources, and beneficiaries must be based in Florida and serve Florida‑registered school‑age children. • Up‑to‑$50 K planning grant (one‑year) to develop program proposal • Follow‑on implementation grant for a full‑day, ≥4‑week summer program • Requires detailed activity plan, qualified staff, safety compliance, and post‑program reporting • Open to Florida‑based nonprofit or educational organizations serving autism‑affected youth • Application window: 13 Mar 2026 – 6 May 2026