Want to strengthen inclusion or improve attendance for autistic students?

There are two Rapid Impact Funds available, applications for which open on 21st April.  

Rapid Impact Fund - round 11: 

The theme for this fund is ‘building inclusive cultures’. This funding round supports innovative projects that help autistic students thrive while strengthening inclusive culture across schools and colleges. 

Applications for funding close on 13th May. If successful in being awarded funding, the project would begin in September.  

For more information and details of how to apply, visit: Rapid Impact Fund 11 - summer 2026: building inclusive cultures 

Rapid Impact Fund - round 12: 

The theme for this fund is ‘tackling or preventing non-attendance’. The funding will support schools and colleges to address the non-attendance of autistic students. The Foundation is particularly interested approaches that strengthen collaboration between schools/colleges, autistic students, and parents or carers, ensuring that their knowledge, ideas and aspirations shape decisions about how attendance is supported. 

Applications for funding close on 14th July. If successful in being awarded funding, the project would begin from November. 

For more information and details of how to apply, visit: Rapid Impact Fund 12 - autumn 2026: tackling or preventing non-attendance 

For more information about Sheila Coates Foundation, visit their website at www.sheilacoates.foundation/