Autism Innovation and Development Fund

Posted on August 21, 2015

The Scottish Government has just announced that the 2015/16 Autism Innovation and Development Fund for innovation and development funding is now open. The deadline for applications is 18th September 2015.
The grants will only be available up to 31 March 2016 in the first instance. Funding beyond this will be subject to Scottish Government Spending Review and demonstration that the grant conditions have been met.
Bids developed with Health and Social Care Partnerships and other third sector organisations in order to improve integrated services for people with autism are preferred.
For further information and application form please contact CVS Falkirk and speak with Tariq or Claire on 01324 692 000 or email: info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk Alternatively you can contact Annette Pyle at Scottish Government on 0131 244 3214 or email: Annette.Pyle@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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