Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Family Grants Information

Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation Application (via AANE)

In order to qualify for a grant, a family must:

  • Live anywhere in New England except Plymouth County, Massachusetts. (If you live in Plymouth County please apply for funding through the Edwin Philips Foundation Family Grants Program at AANE.)
  • Have a child diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or a closely related condition on the autism spectrum. (Children with mental retardation are not eligible for this grant. Families who have children with mental retardation should apply to the Department of Mental Retardation for Family Support funds.)
  • Meet the guidelines for financial need. This grant is specifically for low and moderate income families. Priority will be given to families with an income at or under $35,000 (for a family of four), although in special circumstances families with higher income will be considered. There will be a cut off at what the Federal Government considers the top of the moderate income bracket. Please do not apply if your family income exceeds these guidelines:
    • $42,000 for a family of 2
    • $47,000 for a family of 3
    • $52,000 for a family of 4
    • $56,000 for a family of 5
    • $69,000 for a family of 6

Grant amounts:

Grants will range from $50.00 - $500.00

What you can ask for:

You may apply to use the money for anything that directly improves the life of a child on the autism spectrum.

Examples of possible uses of grant money:

Adapted Bicycle Music classes/instruments
Adaptive swimming lessons Occupational therapy
Appropriate clothing Physical therapy
Art classes Puzzles and Games
Books and videos Respite Care
Camp Tuition/Aide's Salary Sensory Integration training
Computer Software Social skills training
Educational conference fees Speech therapy
Educational consultant's fees Sports equipment
Educational evaluation Therapeutic skating lessons
Horseback-riding lessons Video games
Membership to the YMCA Vision services

 

Application Process

To apply for funds, please complete the application (click here). Please supply the first page of your most current completed tax return. Feel free to explain any unusual or special circumstances regarding your need that may not be evident by completing the form.

Once your application is received, Dania Jekel, M.S.W., Executive Director of AANE, and project volunteer Anne Reel, parent of two children on the autism spectrum, will review the application and determine if the applicant meets the above guidelines. Applications will be processed on a rolling basis and decisions made within fourteen days. If a favorable determination is made, AANE will write a check to the family or to the service provider indicated on the application. If the committee determines that a greater or lesser amount should be granted, we will notify the family, with an explanation of the decision. If an application is rejected, you will receive a letter explaining the decision. Families should feel free to reapply if their circumstances change. Since there is a limited amount of money, please apply as soon as you can. This is the first year of this grant and we do not know how long the money will be available.

Proof of service or purchase of goods

A family which receives money must send receipts or other proof of purchase for the agreed upon goods or services to AANE. This grant will be audited by a CPA and we must have proper documentation!!!

Questions

Please feel free to call Dania Jekel, Executive Director of AANE at 617 393-3824 if you have any questions regarding this application. We look forward to hearing from you.