AIM to Help 2013 Grant Program

  AIM of NWA is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and adults with special needs.

AIM provides funding for a program called AIM to Help which funds grants for Benton and Washington County families impacted by an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

The grants provide individuals on the Autism Spectrum with funding that may be used for a wide variety of supports and programs. 

In order to qualify for a grant, a recipient must:

·        Be diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder

·        Reside in Benton or Washington County.

·        Not be on the Medicaid Waiver Program

·        Provide supporting documentation for the diagnosis of Autism

Grant amounts:

Grants will range up to - $500.00. 

Grant requests:

Grants are used to cover the costs of generally accepted autism treatments or equipment that are neither fully covered by insurance nor provided by school systems.

Examples of possible uses of grant money:                                        


Social skills training  
Sensory Integration
Vision services
Music classes/instruments
Educational Books/Videos
Computer software
Swimming lessons    
Therapy Services
Horseback riding lessons
Education conference fees  
Training Materials     
Sensory Equipment

Application process:

To apply for funds, please complete the enclosed application forms and return to:

AIM of NWA 16385 Armour Rd
Springdale, AR 72764


Once your application is received, it will be reviewed to determine if you meet the above guidelines. Grants will be issued by November 15, 2013. If your application is approved, we will mail you the AIM to Help grant for immediate use.   If we cannot meet your request, you will receive a letter explaining the decision.  

 

Deadlines for Grants

September 30, 2013               Deadline for all 2013 applications

October 31, 2013                    All grants will be reviewed/ notified by this date

November 15, 2013                2013 Grants will be awarded by this date

January 31, 2014                    Thank you letters for grants are due

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