Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant
Funding Amount
Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget)
Deadline
October 25, 2026
30 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant
Mission Statement
The Virginia Lions Institute Foundation seeks to support research which will contribute to the wider field of knowledge on eye disease with the goal of improving vision and eye health.- Eye disease research
- Vision improvement initiatives
- Eye health advancement
Focus Areas
- Researchers in the field of eye disease
- Physicians
- Optometrists
- Opticians
- Nurses
- Public health specialists
Who Can Apply
Eligible professionals with expertise in eye health:- All costs associated with research including: - Planning - Conducting research - Presenting study results
- Duration: Up to one year of funding
What Can Be Funded
- Virginia-based or regional focus (implied)
Geographic Scope
- Total yearly budget: $40,000
- Funding basis: Grants funded according to merits of proposed research
- Award amounts: Varies based on research merit
Award Information
- Deadline: October 25th annually
- Notification: Applicants notified approximately two weeks after submission
Timeline
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Download Application
- PDF version available
- Word version available
- Both formats available on website
2. Prepare Proposal
- Describe research objectives and methods
- Detail budget and costs
- Explain expected outcomes and contributions to eye health field
- Timeline for research (up to one year)
3. Submit to Committee
- Submit to Research Grant Committee
- Deadline: October 25th annually
4. Notification
- Applicants notified approximately two weeks after submission date
- Completed application form
- Research proposal
- Detailed budget
- Timeline
- Expected outcomes
Required Materials
What Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 3
- Total given
- $63K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $8,000–$30K
- By dollars: Virginia 87%, New Jersey 13%. Top recipient cities: Alexandria, VA; Falls Church, VA; New Providence, NJ.
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