Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://www.autismspeaks.ca/xinha/plugins/ExtendedFileManager/demo_images/RFA_2011___Canada.pdf
Sponsor/Award: AUTISM SPEAKS CANADA - FAMILY SERVICE COMMUNITY GRANTS - 2011 SPRING COMPETITION - LETTER OF INTENT

Grant Amount: $5K - $25K
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: Apr 23, 2011
Sponsor's: Apr 30, 2011

Subject Areas: Autism Spectrum Disorders
Description:

To promote services that enrich the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Grant proposals are being solicited that address one of the following areas of need: Education, Recreation/Community Activities, Young Adult and Adult Services and Equipment/Supportive Technology.

Autism Speaks Canada will pay specific attention to projects submitted that address the needs of underserved communities and geographies.

Application Details:

There is a two step application process. Applicants must submit a successful Letter of Intent before the submission of the full application.

All applicants must submit of Letter of Intent (LOI). LOIs will be accepted from February 18 through April 30, 2011. LOI?s may be submitted via email to autismspeakscanada@autismspeaks.org; via fax to 416-362-6228 or by mail to: Autism Speaks Canada , 5401 Eglinton Avenue West, Suite 115, Toronto, ON M9C 5K6. Email acknowledgement of receipt of LOI?s will be made within 72 hours of receipt. If you do not receive an email, you must contact Autism Speaks Canada to confirm receipt at 1-888-362-6227. LOI?s must be no longer than 1 page in length.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 10% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT BUDGET

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts: Pocock,Katy
Russelo,Theresa M

Sponsor Contacts:

AUTISMSPEAKSCANADA@AUTISMSPEAKS.CA
5401 Eglinton Avenue West
Suite 115
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
888 362-6227