Grant and Funding Sources
The iTaalk Autism Foundation maintains a database of nationwide organizations that offer grants and funding. You can search the database for grants that pertain to a certain diagnosis, a particular therapy, a piece of equipment or even resources that are state-specific. For more information, reach out Tammy Eisenreich, Vice President of iTaalk and Parent Support for the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, via email at teisenreich@lucasdd.org or by phone at 419-356-3824.
Grant Workshop Wednesday$
On the last Wednesday of every month, the Board's Tammy Eisenreich profiles a different parent, family, or organization that helps families find funding for specialized schooling, alternative therapies, summer camp, respite, sensory items, home modifications and other items not covered by medical insurance.
The live event can be accessed via Zoom.
Check the Board calendar to find out who that month's guest will be.
Click here to watch all episodes of GWW.
2025
February's workshop featured a conversation with Nina Shaw, Programs Manager for Wheelchairs 4 Kids.
January's workshop featured a conversation with Taylor Smith, Executive Director of the Maryam Parman Foundation for Children.
2024
April's workshop featured a conversation with Stacey Creps, founder of Special Horseman Connection.
February's workshop featured a conversation with Dustin Horne, founder of Team Easton Foundation.
2023
November's workshop featured a conversation with John Beltzer, founder of the Songs of Love Foundation.
October's workshop featured a conversation with Pam Pulizzi, co-founder of The Orange Effect Foundation.
September's workshop featured a conversation with James Dean, Executive Director of Heelers 4 Heroes.
August's workshop featured a conversation with Sara's Garden
July's workshop featured a conversation with area parent Julie DeArmon
June's workshop featured a conversation with Toledo area parent Colleen Arrington
May's workshop featured a conversation with Toledo area parent Monica Shaffer
April's workshop featured a conversation with Meghan Hawkins, Program Director for A Kid Again's Northern Ohio Chapter.
March's workshop featured a conversation with Elizabeth Maher, a Toledo area speech pathologist
February's workshop featured a conversation with AngelSense
January's workshop featured a conversation with Toledo area parent Renee Palacios
2022
December's workshop featured a conversation with Lilly's Voice
November's workshop featured a conversation with The Megan Weisenbach Foundation
October's workshop featured a conversation with The Jiselle Lauren Foundation
September's workshop featured a conversation with iTaalk Autism Foundation
August's workshop featured a conversation with Special Spaces Toledo
July's workshop featured a conversation with Aubrey Rose Foundation
June's workshop featured a conversation with Small Steps in Speech
May's workshop featured a conversation with Community Fund Ohio
April’s workshop featured a conversation with Avenues for Autism
March’s workshop featured a conversation with NWO Apraxia Support
February’s workshop featured a conversation with Project iAm
January’s workshop featured a conversation with Parker’s Purpose
Grants Lists
ASD grants Grants specifically for Autism Spectrum Disorder
General Grant List List of websites/organizations with grants for special needs
Grants with no age cap List of grants for individuals with special healthcare needs with no age cap