ASF Canada Family Fund

The ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund was created to provide financial assistance to families supporting individuals with Angelman syndrome. Family members can apply for funds that are needed to improve the quality of life for an individual with Angelman syndrome.

Potential resources that could be funded in part or in whole:

1. Cost of travel to a ASF Canada Angelman Clinic closest to your home.

2. Safety support items (safety bed, stroller, etc).

3. Communication devices.

4. Adaptive play items (adaptive bike, etc).

To date, ASF Canada has funded over $185,000 to Canadian Angelman families. 


Round #2 is now open through Oct 1 - Oct 14, 2023. Apply here!


Applications are open twice a year from April 1 – 14 and October 1 – 14. Applicants will receive a response by the end of May and November, respectively.

Before You Apply

The ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund application exists as a secure online form through the Angelman Syndrome Foundation website.  Please review the following sections that list eligibility requirements, funding limitations and general tips to keep in mind for your application.

Eligibility for Funding

Following are the requirements to be eligible for funding.

  1. Applicant must be a caregiver (legal guardian, primary caregiver, etc) for an individual diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome.

  2. Applicant must not have received a grant from the ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund within the past three (3) complete calendar years. For example, if your family received a grant in October 2020, you would be eligible in the April 2024 round of applications.

  3. Request must impact an individual with Angelman Syndrome.

Limitations for Funding

The following are limitations and conditions for funding.

  • Individual recipients for prosthetic appliances, wheelchairs, beds or other forms of physical or educational assistance; necessary travel reimbursements for clinic travel; or other needs that prove to be worthy of funding, provided there are no other funds, public or private, available for the needs of such individuals.

  • If you have received an ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund grant previously, you can resubmit an application once every three (3) complete calendar years.

  • The total requested amount for funding may not be met. The maximum amount per grant award is up to $5,000.

  • Funds will be disbursed per new requests and will be paid directly to the vendor, grants will not apply to previous purchases. Only one proposal may be submitted at a time. If a grant is not awarded, applicants may reapply during the next ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund grant cycle.

  • ASF Canada will do their best to fund applications, however, approval of Family Fund Grants are based on criteria and funding availability.

  • When specific items requested may not be offered, an alternative or comparable item could be granted.

Required and Optional Information

In order to be considered for a grant, your application must show evidence of impact and need:  The need for funding is clearly defined and proof that the ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund grant would significantly impact the individual diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.

Please note that the following MUST be included with the application:

  • Evidence the beneficiary is a person diagnosed with Angelman syndrome.

  • Sources of other funding, either received or sought, should also be listed.

  • Letter or documentation from Occupational Therapist for specialty items may be requested.

  • Individuals need not seek the sponsorship or endorsement of any public or private entity before applying for grants from the ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund, but may be asked to apply for additional support in conjunction with a grant approval.

  • Two (2) estimates are required for each request.

    Applicants may submit their Grant Application with any additional information the applicant believes appropriate.

    Any deviation from the use of funds as authorized in the grant reward, without prior written authorization of the Canadian Angelman Syndrome Society, will result in permanent disqualification from any future grant award by the ASF/ASF Canada Family Fund.


ASF Canada is honored to be able to help Canadian Angelman families though our Family Fund.

Thank you to our generous donors for helping us to give back to Angelman families.

The grants that have been given so far are:

iPads, AAC Apps and iPad Cases

Abram’s Safety Sleeper beds

Behavioural Therapy Sessions

Courtney Bed

Adaptive Bikes and Strollers

Adjustable Change Table

Floating Wheelchair

An Alpine Downhill Slide

An Electric Bike Assist