Dick & Judy Hoyt Grant for Inclusion
How to Apply for our Partnership Inclusion Grant
We are excited to collaborate with the Hoyt Foundation for the Dick and Judy Hoyt Grant for Inclusion. Our joint effort is driven by a shared vision of fostering a society where individuals with autism and other disabilities are embraced and valued within their communities. In tribute to the pioneering spirit of Dick and Judy Hoyt, we will be distributing $50,000 through this community grant to support people with autism and other disabilities.
Successful ways grant funds can be used:
- Side-by-side participation with non-disabled peers in a swim program, the grant provides a private lifeguard to allow individualized support to ensure an inclusive experience.
- Grant provides the purchase of a racing chair to allow an individual with a disability to run in races with non-disabled peers.
- Competitive horseback riding supported by the grant to purchase specialized equipment to allow a rider to compete against non-disabled peers.
- Grant provides the purchase of an adaptive ski prosthetic to allow an individual to participate side by side with non-disabled peers on their high school ski teams.
- Participation in dance training and competitions to allow a student with a disability to compete in a dance competition with non-disabled peers, grant lessons, and staff to assist in dance training.
- Grant provides a mobile stand to allow a student with a disability to participate side by side with non-disabled peers in the college marching band.
Dick and Judy Hoyt Grant for Inclusion Timeline and Requirements:
- Application Open: January 2026
- Application Closes: March 2026
- 2025 Funded Applications are ineligible to apply