How do I apply for the 2026 March Break autism reimbursement?
Direct answer
The 2026 March Break Reimbursement Fund, run by Autism Ontario with support from the Government of Ontario, helped families pay for a one-to-one support worker or a camp or program during March 16-20, 2026. [Autism Ontario] Applications were accepted for a random draw from **Dec 20, 2025, to Jan 20, 2026**, and required proof of a formal ASD diagnosis. The 2026 maximum was **$350** per child or youth. The 2026 fund is now closed; Autism Ontario says to check back around **December 20, 2026**, for the 2027 fund.
What this means for your family
The 2026 fund is now closed, so mark around December 20, 2026 on your calendar, the date Autism Ontario gave for news about the 2027 fund. Last time, applications were accepted for only about a month, so plan ahead. Gather your child's diagnosis documentation ahead of time, since the application must include evidence of a clear ASD diagnosis from a professional who is qualified to make it. Check the eligibility rules, since the fund is for Ontario families of autistic children or youth who pay for a one-to-one support worker or a March Break camp or program, and you do not need to be an Autism Ontario member. Do not count on being selected, since recipients are chosen by random draw from all eligible applicants. Have a backup plan for the March break week in case you are not chosen, and check Autism Ontario's March Break page for the current maximum, since the 2026 limit may change.
The numbers behind this answer
Every answer on this site sits on the same verified counts. These are the current figures.
Ontario's figures, as of May 2026 (MCCSS FOI via OAC · May 2026).
Registered
91,974Children registered
Total registered in the Ontario Autism Program
Funded
20,711Have active funding
22.5% of registered children
Without active agreement
71,263Without an active funding agreement
An administrative status; it does not confirm current service delivery.
Show as table
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Children registered | 91,974 |
| Have active funding | 20,711 |
| Without an active funding agreement | 71,263 |
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Context & Explanation
- This fund is a small, separate grant intended to help families cover the costs of camp or specialized activities during the school break. Recipients are chosen by random draw from all eligible applicants. It is run by Autism Ontario with funding support from the Government of Ontario, and families do not need to be Autism Ontario members to apply.
Illustrative example
- This is a composite example, not a real family.
- The Garcia family applied for the March Break fund in December 2025. They were selected in the draw and used the reimbursement to help pay for a specialized 1-on-1 support worker for their son to attend a local community center camp. The fund covers one March Break week and pays back up to $350, so it helps for that week but does not replace ongoing therapy.
Frequently asked questions
The 2026 March Break Reimbursement Fund, run by Autism Ontario with support from the Government of Ontario, helped families pay for a one-to-one support worker or a camp or program during March 16-20, 2026. [Autism Ontario] Applications were accepted for a random draw from **Dec 20, 2025, to Jan 20, 2026**, and required proof of a formal ASD diagnosis. The 2026 maximum was **$350** per child or youth. The 2026 fund is now closed; Autism Ontario says to check back around **December 20, 2026**, for the 2027 fund.
Sources
Autism Ontario (program administrator, funded with support from the Government of Ontario)
Verified Source (2026)
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