Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Teacher Mini-Grants

Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)- Teacher Mini-Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Columbus Foundation
Amount: Up to US $500
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Summary

The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) provides Teacher Mini-Grants aimed at enhancing the educational experience of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. Established in 1997, D.E.A.F. supports educators in Ohio who implement innovative projects to empower these students. Grants are available to certified teachers who engage at least one deaf or hard-of-hearing student and are committed to evaluating their projects. This initiative helps bridge resource gaps in the community for this underserved population.

Overview

Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) was created in March 1997 to address the needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth. A comprehensive assessment of those needs indicated that community agencies, schools, professionals, and associations that work with this population  do not always have the resources available to assist and support their clients and members. D.E.A.F. supports initiatives that focus on deaf and hard-of-hearing youth in classroom settings. The mission of D.E.A.F. is to strengthen the potential of deaf or hard-of-hearing youth by working with schools, agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. Teacher Mini-Grants D.E.A.F. will provide mini-grants to teachers who develop projects that “strengthen the potential” of deaf and hard-of-hearing youth through innovative techniques used in the classroom.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To qualify for the mini-grant, the grant application must meet the following criteria:A teacher who is certified in the State of Ohio must coordinate the project, and must have at least one student who is deaf or hard-of-hearing. The coordinating teacher must be willing to provide a brief written evaluation of the project including supporting materials such as pictures or flyers to verify use of the funds.

Ineligibility

D.E.A.F. is not inclined to fund projects that are considered the responsibility of the public sector or are mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Acts.