Grant Awards – Non-Medical Research

As a trusted funding source for over three decades, CHI is committed to supporting the hearing loss community. Since Fall 2018, CHI has provided direct funding for technology, education, and medical research through a formal grant application process.

Focus Areas

• Educational programs
• Clinical programs
• Technology programs
• Examples of 2019 awards:
  • "Listen to Me!" A Young Author's Workshop
  • Clarke New York Family Literacy Program
  • Increasing Access to Aural Rehabilitation through Technology
  • Lend Me Your Ears: Ear Molds For Children
  • On-Site Equipment: Troubleshooting for Mainstream Students

Eligible Applicants

• Medical institutions
• Programs
• Schools

Geographic Scope

• New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut (tri-state area)

Contact Information

• Contact: Melissa Willis
• Email: mwillis@childrenshearing.org
• Phone: 212-257-6138
• Address: 575 8th Avenue, Suite 1201, New York, NY 10018

How to Apply

1. Request Grant Guidelines
   • Contact Melissa Willis at mwillis@childrenshearing.org to request a copy of the grant guidelines
2. Submit Letter of Inquiry (LOI)
   • Follow the guidelines provided to submit an LOI to The Children's Hearing Institute
3. Review Process
   • Applications will be reviewed by CHI
   • Awards are granted annually
4. Post-Award
   • Upon completion of project, full update will be posted with outcomes and results