Grant News
Registered charities can apply for grants of up to £25,000 for projects that improve the lives of autistic people across the UK.
The Boshier Grant Scheme, established by Thea and Peter Boshier in partnership with the National Autistic Society, awards funding each year to support projects benefiting people with autism.
This year’s theme is “Making a society that works better for autistic people.”
Projects must address at least one priority area:
- public understanding and representation
- education
- work and employment
- diagnosis
- public services and specialist care
- families and support networks
Eligible activities could include improving educational access, providing vocational training, reducing diagnosis waiting times, developing community support groups, offering respite activities or making services and public spaces more autism-inclusive.
Applicants must demonstrate that their project enables at least one of the following:
- values autistic individuals
- guarantees support
- is free from discrimination
- maximises autistic power
- adapts public spaces and services
Applications close at 5pm on 24 July 2026. Applicants will be informed of the decision outcome by 23 October 2026.
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