Hearing & Vision Grants
Last updated October 10, 2026
Grantable tracks 158 active hearing & vision grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal and foundation sources and updated daily. 7 of them have a verified open deadline or accept applications on a rolling basis. 84 list an award amount, with a median of $40K.
- Grants tracked
- 158
- from 83 funders
- Median award
- $40K
- middle half $10K–$106K
- Total listed funding
- $12.4M
- across 84 grants that list an amount
- Rolling deadlines
- 6
- 12 with a published date
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation Inc · Foundation ~October · Up to $40K 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. Eligible professionals with expertise in eye health: | |
| Delta Gamma Foundation Service for Sight Grants Delta Gamma Foundation · Foundation ~December · Varies The Delta Gamma Foundation makes national Service for Sight grants to organizations whose programs benefit people living with blindness or low vision. In the 2026 fiscal year the Foundation awarded $500,000 to 49 national organizations. | |
| General Research Grants Choroideremia Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Dec 31, 2026 · Varies CRF supports all other grant applications that do not fall under specific named awards. The foundation's objective is to find a cure or effective treatment for choroideremia (CHM). | |
| Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant Dr Harry J Heeb Foundation · Foundation ~April · $3K – $20K The Dr. Harry J. Heeb Foundation Grant supports underprivileged and abused children, providing medical attention for related disabilities in the fields of eye, ear, nose, and throat health. | |
| Pilot Study Grants Retina Research Foundation · Foundation ~August · $25K – $50K RRF funds pilot study grants on an annual basis. These smaller scale experimental studies are designed to "test the waters" or break new ground, and findings may lead to larger ongoing studies in the future. | |
| Sarah K. de Coizart Perpetual Charitable Trust Grants Sarah Decoizart Perpetual Charitable Tr · Foundation Oct 1, 2027 · $20K – $75K The Sarah K. de Coizart Perpetual Charitable Trust, established in 1992, focuses on supporting species conservation and blindness-related services in the Northeast United States. | |
| NIDCD Early Career Research(ECR) Award (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 15, 2027 · Varies The NIDCD Early Career Research (ECR) Award (R21) is intended to support both basic and clinical research from scientists who are beginning to establish an independent research career. It cannot be used for thesis or dissertation research. | |
| NEI Research Grant for Vision-Related Secondary Data Analysis (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 16, 2027 · Varies The goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to fund meritorious vision-related research projects that involve secondary data analyses using existing database resources. | |
| NIDCD Cooperative Agreement for Clinical Trials in Communication Disorders (U01 - Clinical Trial Required) National Institutes of Health · Federal Oct 18, 2027 · Varies The NIDCD is committed to identifying effective interventions for the treatment or prevention of communication disorders by supporting well designed and well executed clinical trials. | |
| NEI Clinical Research Study Planning Grant Program (R34 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Up to $150K The NEI supports large-scale clinical vision research projects, including randomized clinical trials and epidemiologic studies on eye/vision conditions. | |
| NIDCD Research Dissertation Fellowship for Au.D. Audiologists (F32) National Institutes of Health · Federal Jan 7, 2028 · Varies The purpose of the NIDCD Research Dissertation Fellowship for Au.D. Audiologists (F32) program is to support a comprehensive, rigorous biomedical research training, and dissertation research leading to a research doctorate (i.e., Ph.D.) in… | |
| NEI Translational Research Program for Therapeutics (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Nov 16, 2029 · Varies The purpose of NEI’s Translational Research program is the rapid and efficient translation of innovative laboratory research findings into therapeutics for use by clinicians to treat visual system diseases or disorders. | |
| PARD Science Awards Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $500K The PARD Science Awards, established by the Foundation Fighting Blindness in collaboration with the Nixon Visions Foundation, aim to promote research into PRPH2-associated retinal diseases. | |
| NIDCD Research Fellowship for Audiologists National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) intends to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for clinical audiologists currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs. | |
| Implantable Devices Donation Program The Children's Hearing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CHI independently evaluates applications from US healthcare providers for implantable technology donations to support children with hearing loss. | |
| Hoffman Foundation Grant William G and Helen C Hoffman Fdn · Foundation Not published · $15K The Hoffman Foundation Grant supports organizations focused on aiding the blind and conducting medical research to prevent blindness. | |
| Lions Club Eyeglass Program Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies Assistance programs for prescription eyeglasses offered by various Kentucky Lions Clubs. Not directly affiliated with KLEF; the Foundation distributes applications only. | |
| Herbst Fund for Eye Research Grant The Connecticut Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Herbst Fund for Eye Research, established by the Connecticut Community Foundation, promotes eye research and enhances community awareness of eye diseases. | |
| Pediatric Ophthalmology Competitive Renewal Grants Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Extend the original Career-Starter Research Grant project for one additional year if the data from the original grant are compelling. | |
| Service for Sight Grants Delta Gamma Fraternity Housing Corporation · Foundation Not published · Up to $925K Supports organizations that share Delta Gamma's mission of Service for Sight by funding programs benefitting people living with blindness or low vision Philanthropic Mission - Funds Programs That: What Delta Gamma Foundation Does NOT Fund: | |
| Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant Tr the Emily W Scott Fdn Uw · Foundation Not published · $5K – $10K The Emily W. Scott Foundation Grant supports organizations in the metropolitan Atlanta area, focusing on health, education, spiritual missions, and vision health for the blind. | |
| Translational Research Grant RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) · Foundation Not published · Up to £100,000 The Translational Research Grant, offered by RNID, aims to expedite the development of innovative treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus. With funding up to £300K, it supports projects from academic and small/medium enterprises worldwide. | |
| Peter G. Boone Endowment Fund Choroideremia Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Peter G. Boone Endowment Fund was created in 2021 by the Porter and Boone families with an initial gift of $250,000 to advance scientific and medical research on choroideremia (CHM). | |
| Catalyst Award for Innovative Research Approaches for AMD Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Catalyst Award for Innovative Research Approaches for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) provides $300,000 in funding to U.S. researchers exploring novel treatments and understanding of AMD. |
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Hearing & vision grants by the numbers
How deadlines work
- Rolling or ongoing
- 6 4%
- Upcoming date published
- 12 8%
- Stated cycle, no date yet
- 33 21%
- No deadline published
- 107 68%
Only 12 of these grants publish a date, too few to show a seasonal pattern.
Funders with the most active hearing & vision grants
- National Institutes of Health 11 active
- American Hearing Research Foundation 8 active
- The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology 8 active
- American Academy of Audiology Inc 7 active
- Research to Prevent Blindness Inc 7 active
- The Children's Hearing Institute Inc 5 active
83 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
Source: Grantable's grants database, compiled from funder websites, Grants.gov and state grant portals. Figures cover all 158 active hearing & vision grants (with a deadline today or later, or none published) as of October 10, 2026, and refresh daily. Award amounts are each grant's listed maximum; 3 listed amounts over $10M are left out, since they're usually program-wide totals rather than single awards.
About hearing & vision grants
Hearing and vision grants help nonprofits, clinics, and community programs provide eye exams, glasses, hearing aids, and screening services to people who can't otherwise afford them. Much of this funding comes from service-organization foundations and industry charities, including the Lions Clubs International Foundation (whose SightFirst program targets preventable blindness) and the Starkey Hearing Foundation's Hear Now program. Federal vision and hearing services are also embedded in broader public health funding, such as HRSA-supported health centers and CDC screening initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do hearing & vision grants award?
Of the 158 hearing & vision grants Grantable lists as of October 10, 2026, 84 publish an award amount. The median listed award is $40K, and the middle half fall between $10K and $106K. The largest is $1.4M. Amounts are each grant's stated maximum, so a typical award can be smaller.
Which funders offer the most hearing & vision grants?
By number of active listings, the leading funders are National Institutes of Health (11), American Hearing Research Foundation (8), The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (8), American Academy of Audiology Inc (7), and Research to Prevent Blindness Inc (7). In all, 83 funders have at least one active grant in this category.
When are hearing & vision grants due?
Of 158 grants listed, 6 accept applications on a rolling basis, 12 have a published upcoming deadline, 33 run on a stated cycle (such as annual or quarterly) without a published date, and 107 don't publish a deadline, so check the funder's site.
What grants are available for hearing and vision programs?
Grants in this area typically fund free or low-cost eye exams, eyeglasses, hearing screenings, and hearing aids, along with provider training and outreach. Funding ranges from small local club grants to larger foundation awards, and many programs distribute refurbished hearing aids and donated eyewear rather than cash. Nonprofits, free clinics, schools, and community health programs are the most common applicants.
Who funds hearing and vision care for low-income people?
The Lions Clubs International Foundation is one of the largest funders, supporting vision care through its SightFirst program and collecting and refurbishing donated hearing aids through Lions clubs nationwide. Industry foundations such as the Starkey Hearing Foundation provide hearing aids to people with limited income, and federally supported health centers funded by HRSA may also deliver vision and hearing services on a sliding-fee basis.
How can a nonprofit apply for hearing or vision funding?
Start by partnering with a local Lions club, which can sponsor patients and connect you to foundation programs, and confirm your 501(c)(3) status since most funders require it. Define a clear population and service model (screenings, devices, or both), then match it to funders whose priorities align. Because many programs supply devices rather than grants, ask each funder whether they fund equipment, services, or operating costs before applying.
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