Applications are now open for the Autistic Adult Support Fund, a national funding opportunity designed to enhance support for autistic adults across Scotland.
Building on the achievements of projects funded between 2023 and 2025, the fund will enable not-for-profit organisations to continue delivering impactful, autism-informed support for autistic adults, their families, and carers. The aim is to help individuals better understand neurodivergence and improve their overall wellbeing.
Between 2023 and 2025, a variety of organisations received funding to provide a diverse range of services for autistic adults. This next phase of the fund seeks to further that work by supporting innovative and inclusive projects that are co-produced with autistic people and firmly rooted in community strengths.
What the Fund Supports
To be considered for funding, proposals must:
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Meaningfully involve autistic people in the development, design, and delivery of activities
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Take a strengths-based approach, building on the skills and experiences of autistic individuals and community assets
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Complement existing provision by demonstrating a clear understanding of the local context and signposting to other services
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Be evidence-based, using credible approaches that are informed by autism-specific knowledge
Key Information
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Duration: October 2025 to March 2028 (2.5 years)
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Total funding available: £2,500,000
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£500,000 available from October 2025 to March 2026
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£1,000,000 per year for the following two years
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Award size: Minimum £100,000 and maximum £500,000 per organisation
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Eligibility: Open to Scottish not-for-profit organisations working closely with autistic people
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Deadline: Applications must be submitted by 12pm on Wednesday 21 May 2025
