Aims/Priorities: The funding is for registered charities throughout the UK, who share the National Autistic Society's vision to create a society that works for autistic people.
An annual grants theme was introduced in 2025 which changes from year to year.
The funding is intended for projects that align with the annual theme ('making a society that works better for autistic people' is the theme for 2026) and one of the following priority areas with a direct benefit to autistic people:
- Public understanding and representation
- Education
- Work and employment
- Diagnosis
- Public services and specialist care
- Families and support networks.
Projects must also enable at least one of the following:
- Values autistic individuals – understands and appreciates what autism is and how it is unique for each individual
- Guarantees support- provides seamless diagnosis, support and care for autistic people from all backgrounds at all moments of need throughout their lives
- Is free from discrimination – rejects stereotypes and stigma, removes the expectation to mask, and doesn't accept being told to fit in as acceptable.
- Maximises autistic power - autistic people are empowered to control how they live their lives and make distinctive contributions that influence the world.
- Adapts public spaces and services - designs spaces and services that are autistic inclusive, with flexible adjustments that recognise that not all autistic people have the same preferences.
Who can apply: Applications will be accepted form charitable organisations of any size in the UK.
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be registered with the Charity Commission and have a charity number and bank account.
- Be seeking funding for a project which specifically benefit the lives of autistic people in the UK.
Grant amount: Grants of up to £25,000 are available for projects starting before 31 March 2027
Application process: The guidance notes and application form can be found on the National Autistic Society website.
Deadline: 26 July 2026 (17:00)
Contact info: Boshier.GrantScheme@nas.org.uk
Website: The Boshier Grant Scheme