The Autistic Adult Support Fund builds on the work of projects funded between 2023 and 2025 to provide support to autistic adults across Scotland. Over this period several organisations received funding to deliver various types of support to autistic adults. The fund aims to help adults with an autism diagnosis, self-identified autistic adults, and their families and carers understand what neurodivergence means for them and improve their wellbeing.
Successful proposals will meaningfully involve autistic people in the development, design, and delivery of the activity. They will be strengths-based, making the most of, and building on, the skills and experiences of autistic people and assets within communities. Additionally, they will complement existing provision by demonstrating a good understanding of what others are doing locally and how to direct people towards other resources. Finally, they will be evidence-based, delivering support that is autism-informed and has a credible evidence base.
Please read the guidance notes to find out more about the fund and help you in the application process. In particular, check you are eligible to apply and your project meets the fund criteria.
If you would like to apply, you first need to complete the Expression of Interest form.
After completing the Expression of Interest form, you will receive:
When you have submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email.
Full applications must be submitted by 12pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025.
If there are any barriers to you accessing the information about applying to this fund, please get in touch by email autismenquiries@inspiringscotland.org.uk.
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