2025 Autism Direct Funding

Thank you to all who applied for funding in 2025. The application period is now closed.

The funding can be used for children and youth under the age of 18 who live in Waterloo Region with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis to help with costs related to summer camps, respite support, and leisure activities.

The Autism Direct Funding applications for 2026-2027 will be available on our website from January 1, 2026 to January 31, 2026. The funding is for programs occurring between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027.

The form is currently not available. It will be hosted on this page January 1, 2026.