Hearing & Vision Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 158 active hearing & vision grants in its free grants database, drawn from federal, state 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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T. M. Hosking Charitable Trust Grant Perpetual Guardian · Foundation Not published · Varies The T. M. Hosking Charitable Trust Grant invites applications from charitable organizations in the Greater Auckland region for 2025. Focus areas include medical research on cardiac diseases and care for the blind.	Not published	Varies
Colorado Lions Foundation Standard Grant Colorado Lions Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Standard Grants are the most common type of grant the Foundation awards. They provide matching funds for humanitarian projects, and generally provide capital funding for equipment and infrastructure needs.	Rolling	Varies
HHF: Emerging Research Grant (ERG) Hearing Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Hearing Health Foundation's Emerging Research Grants (ERG) program supports innovative research in hearing and balance, providing up to $50,000 per year for promising projects.	Not published	Up to $100K
Summer Student Fellowship Fight for Sight Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A summer fellowship program supporting undergraduate and graduate students interested in ophthalmology and eye/vision research.	Not published	Varies
Alcon Foundation Grant (Requests greater than $10,000) The Alcon Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Alcon Foundation Grant aims to enhance eye care services and improve patient access, with a focus on educational and training programs.	Not published	$10K
Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research: Physiology of Glaucoma Glaucoma Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $55K The Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research provide $55,000 for one-year projects aimed at advancing high-impact research in glaucoma.	Not published	$55K
NEI Center Core Grant for Vision Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The goal of these institutional Center Core Grants is to build research infrastructure within an institution for the purpose of providing technical support to groups of NEI R01-funded investigators.	Forecast	Varies
Southern Eye Bank Foundation Grant The Greater New Orleans Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The Southern Eye Bank Foundation Grant aims to enhance vision care for underserved residents of South Louisiana through medical equipment, education, and research.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Erma A. Bantz Foundation Grants The Erma a Bantz Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, established to honor Erma Bantz's legacy, focuses on enhancing the lives of individuals with visual impairments.	Not published	Varies
The Lavelle – Brother Kearney Scholarship Program Grant Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lavelle – Brother Kearney Scholarship Program offers financial assistance and career preparation for legally blind college students in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut.	Not published	Varies
Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Grant State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · $49K The scope of work for the public health system is ever-expanding, and the Department is on the frontlines in leading the response to public health challenges.	Not published	$49K
American Hearing Research Foundation Research Grants American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K AHRF funds five to ten hearing- and balance-disorder research projects per year, with an average grant of $20,000 or $40,000 for one year.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Stein Innovation Award Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The Stein Innovation Award supports innovative vision research by providing funding to Department of Ophthalmology faculty and other researchers.	Not published	Up to $300K
Macular Degeneration Research Program: Innovative Research Grants Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $600K The Macular Degeneration Research Program, funded by the BrightFocus Foundation, offers Innovative Research Grants to support high-risk, high-gain research on age-related macular degeneration.	Not published	Up to $600K
BrightFocus National Glaucoma Research Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BrightFocus Foundation (Clarksburg, MD) funds research grants to scientists studying glaucoma via its ProposalCentral application portal, governed by program guidelines and periodic Requests for Proposals.	Not published	Varies
William B. O'Rourke Foundation Grants The William B ORourke Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The William B. O'Rourke Foundation offers grants primarily focused on enhancing vision care and educational services in Colorado.	Not published	Varies
ARPA-H Transplantation of Human Eye Allografts (THEA) Program / Total Human Eye-allotransplantation Innovation Advancement (THEIA) Sightlife · Foundation Not published · Up to $46M To achieve the first functional whole eye transplant, restoring sight to those with previously untreatable blindness.	Not published	Up to $46M
National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $450K The National Institutes on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks to advance its mission by continuing to support a collaborative network, NIDCD National Human Ear Resource Network, which serves as a critical national…	Forecast	Up to $450K
Post-Doctoral Award Fight for Sight Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A grant program supporting post-doctoral researchers in ophthalmology and eye/vision research. Part of Fight for Sight's mission to support and inspire eye and vision research by funding promising scientists early in their careers.	Not published	Varies
Edith Bishel Fund for the Blind and Visually Impaired 3 Rivers Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Medical Student Eye Research Fellowship Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Medical Student Eye Research Fellowships allow gifted students to take a year off from allopathic or osteopathic medical school and devote time to the pursuit of a research project within an RPB-supported department of ophthalmology.	Not published	Varies
Toth Fund for the Blind Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Toth Fund for the Blind, managed by the Greater Toledo Community Foundation, invites proposals from nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting the blind and visually impaired.	Not published	Varies
Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research Helen Keller Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Helen Keller Prize for Vision Research is a major award program established in May 1994 to promote public recognition of vision research and efforts to end blindness.	Not published	Varies
Lavelle Fund for the Blind Grant Lavelle Fund for the Blind Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Lavelle Fund for the Blind provides targeted support for programs that improve the lives of individuals who are blind or visually impaired.	Not published	Varies

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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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