Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities

The Florida Department of Education has issued an award notice for the Centers for Autism and Related Disabilities program, which establishes seven regional centers dedicated to providing nonresidential resource and training services. These centers serve individuals of all ages and intellectual functioning levels who have autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. The overall program is supported by 12 million dollars in state funds for the performance period spanning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with funding allocated among eligible universities including Florida Atlantic University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of Florida, University of Miami/Nova Southeastern University, and University of South Florida. As part of this initiative, the University of Central Florida has been granted a project award of 2,467,195 dollars for the same budget and program period. This award, finalized on October 16, 2026, under solicitation number Q0087, ensures the delivery of critical support services and specialized training across the designated regions to improve outcomes for the target population.