How much funding does Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant provide?

Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant provides 10000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant?

Eligible applicants: Individuals. Geography: Florida.

How often is Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant offered?

Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant runs on an annual cycle.

Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant

American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Science Research

Funding Amount

10000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: September 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals

Geography

Florida

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: must be a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a practicing optometrist providing direct patient care in an academic medical center, with 6+ years of direct patient-care experience including some pediatric care (individuals holding a PhD, full Professor rank, >30% research FTE, or a…

Overview

The American Academy of Optometry Foundation (AAOF) offers the Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant, a $10,000 career-development award that supports mid-career clinicians in collecting pilot data and strengthening competitiveness for future pediatric optometry research funding, paired with a dedicated mentorship plan.

How to Apply

Eligibility: must be a Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, a practicing optometrist providing direct patient care in an academic medical center, with 6+ years of direct patient-care experience including some pediatric care (individuals holding a PhD, full Professor rank, >30% research FTE, or a primary optometry-school appointment are not eligible). Applicants submit a 1-page Letter of Intent plus NIH biosketches.

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What American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 25
Total given: $225K
Median grant: $8,000
Range: $6,500–$25K

4% of its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, where this grant's project is located.
By dollars: California 15%, Alabama 15%, Massachusetts 7%. Top recipient cities: Birmingham, AL; Bloomington, IN; New York, NY.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
12% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

University of Alabama at Birmingham · Birmingham, AL

Educational scholarship

$25K
Indiana University School of Optometry · Bloomington, IN

Educational scholarship

$13K
SUNY State College of Optometry New York · New York, NY

Educational scholarship

$11K
Stanford University · Redwood City, CA

Educational scholarship

$10K
University of California - Berkeley School of Optometry · Berkeley, CA

Educational scholarship

$10K