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Apply for funding to establish the National Autism Network | Public Health Agency of Canada

November 25, 2024

Value

$6.5 million for the network as part of its efforts to implement the framework and the strategy.

Description

The Public Health Agency of Canada is inviting eligible organizations to apply for funding to establish and lead the National Autism Network. As an applicant, it’s your responsibility to read through this information and request additional guidance so that you understand the eligibility criteria and other important information before submitting your application.

The National Autism Network will unite the expertise and resources of autism organizations and stakeholders, including people with lived and living experience, to address key autism priorities. The network will be established as a stand-alone, not-for-profit organization grounded in inclusivity. This ensures that people with lived and living experience are meaningfully involved in implementing the Framework for Autism in Canada and Canada’s Autism Strategy.

Eligible Applicants

Applicants who fall under the following category may be considered for funding:

  • Canadian not-for-profit voluntary organizations and corporations.

To be eligible for funding, you must demonstrate that you bring the following organizational capacities and expertise to the network:

  • Knowledge of and experience working with Canada’s Autism community.
  • Capacity to both:
    • reach stakeholders working with Autistic people, their families and caregivers across Canada
    • expand the National Autism Network’s reach beyond existing networks
  • Experience in:
    • allocating funds for programs or initiatives based on needs
    • distributing these funds to appropriate targeted community groups through an open and transparent solicitation process
  • Experience and capacity to perform and report on outcome evaluations in order to demonstrate measurable results and evidence-based approaches.

Eligible Expenses

The network aims to represent the diverse voices of the Autism community, including those with lived and living experience. It will collaborate with governments and other sectors to design, develop and implement initiatives that support the 5 priority areas of the framework and the strategy:

  • Screening, diagnosis and services
  • Economic inclusion
  • Data collection, public health surveillance and research
  • Public awareness, understanding, and acceptance
  • Tools and resources

The network will provide a forum for the ongoing engagement of the Autism community on policies and programs that affect them, including through the creation of advisory bodies. It will bring together the skills and resources of autism organizations, stakeholders and other experts to share knowledge, expertise and best practices on autism priorities.

Deadline Date

The deadline for submitting a completed application is Monday, November 25, 2024 at 11:59 PM EST.

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