Autism Direct Funding Application
Available ONLY to those living in Waterloo Region
IMPORTANT: Please read all instructions before starting your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Families residing in Waterloo Region who have a child under the age of 18 with an ASD diagnosis are eligible to apply for Autism Direct Funding to potentially receive up to $500 that can be used in three possible ways. *Note – Not every applicant is guaranteed to receive funding. Priority applicants will be those who are not yet receiving Special Services at Home funding.
2. To pay for Respite support (e.g., to give caregivers a break) or 1-1 support (e.g., Support Worker at a camp program)
3. To pay for Recreation/Leisure/Skill Development Programs
The amount individual applicants are receiving in Special Services at Home Funding (SSAH) will be confirmed by Extend-A-Family, and may affect the amount of Autism Direct Funding received.
For children 0 – 17 years living in Waterloo Region.
INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
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You can get the Application mailed to you!
2026 Application
FOR PERIOD APRIL 1, 2026 – MARCH 31, 2027
Please Note: Funding is not available to individuals living outside of the Waterloo Region.
Please wait for your “Confirmation” message after you click the submit button. You MUST receive a copy of this form by e-mail to be sure it was submitted. If you do not receive a copy, try to submit again using a different web browser.
If your application is not submitting, please review to ensure that all mandatory fields have been filled.
If approved, a cheque will be made payable to parent/guardian identified above. Cheques will be mailed out in April 2026. If your mailing address changes, please update it by calling the Autism Direct Funding Committee at 519-741-1121 ext. 2288.
*Note: To qualify for funding, your completed form must be received at our Office by 5p.m., Saturday, January 31st, 2026.
If you are having difficulties with the online form on this page — or require assistance, we can offer you three options:
Option 1
Click here to request a paper copy of the form be mailed to you by Canada Post.
Option 2
You can download the form and print it, and fill out the application. You can mail it or drop it off to us.
Option 3
Visit our office at 205 – 1120 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, to pick up a paper form.