Hearing & Vision Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 158 active hearing & vision grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Increasing Access to Newborn Hearing and Pulse Oximetry Screening in Out-of-Hospital Births Grant Minnesota Department of Health · Foundation Not published · $595 – $6K The grant aims to enhance access to newborn hearing and pulse oximetry screenings in out-of-hospital settings across Minnesota.	Not published	$595 – $6K
2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments Grant Texas Education Agency · Foundation Not published · $1.4M The 2025-2026 ESC IDEA-B Sensory Impairments program, administered by the Texas Education Agency, aims to enhance support for local educational agencies.	Not published	$1.4M
ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Awards Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $3K The ARVO Foundation Early Career Clinician-Scientist Research Awards support emerging researchers engaged in vision research.	Not published	$3K
Pediatric Pilot Grant American Academy of Optometry Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The American Academy of Optometry Foundation is inviting applications for the 2025-26 Allison Summers Pediatric Pilot Grant.	Not published	$10K
Single Program Grants Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation · Foundation Not published · $25K – $50K The Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation offers Single Program Grants to support impactful programs for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.	Not published	$25K – $50K
Lori Leiberman Memorial Scholarship Douglas County Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies Support the deaf and hard of hearing, as well as hearing students pursuing higher education for the teaching of deaf and hard of hearing children.	Not published	Varies
Marian and Wayne Sinsel Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The Marian and Wayne Sinsel Scholarship, established by Marian Sinsel to honor her late husband Wayne, provides financial support to hearing impaired residents of Appalachian Ohio or Fairfield County.	Not published	$1K
Bernard and Lottie Drazin Residency Grant Program American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K Annual otolaryngology residency grant program renamed in 2016 to honor the late Bernard (1915-2004) and Lottie (1916-2015) Drazin. This program supports research projects by otolaryngology residents during their residency training.	Not published	$1K
Project Vision Aid The Vision of Children · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vision of Children Foundation donates iPads and cutting-edge handheld video magnifiers to children with low vision to help them achieve their full potential.	Not published	Varies
Anna B. Glauser Trust Grants TW Anna B Glauser #3 · Foundation Not published · $3K – $5K The Anna B. Glauser Trust Grants provide financial support to organizations aiding physically handicapped individuals, particularly blind residents in Delaware County, PA.	Not published	$3K – $5K
Special Assistance Grants Franklin County Community Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies Special Assistance grants are available year-round and may be applied for at any time. If funds are available and the applicant meets the endowment criteria, awards will be made.	Rolling	Varies
CFNJ: George & Yvonne Alkemade Vision Health Grant Community Foundation of New Jersey · Foundation Not published · $10K – $45K The CFNJ: George & Yvonne Alkemade Vision Health Grant aims to support organizations that assist the blind community by alleviating challenges posed by vision loss.	Not published	$10K – $45K
Margaret Ferris Scholarship for Hard of Hearing Students Grant Community Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Inc · Foundation Not published · $2K The Margaret Ferris Scholarship for Hard of Hearing Students, established by Margaret Ferris, a dedicated teacher, supports hard of hearing students from Calumet, Outagamie, and Winnebago counties.	Not published	$2K
Services for the Blind Grant Opportunities State Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Grant Awards – Non-Medical Research The Children's Hearing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies As a trusted funding source for over three decades, CHI is committed to supporting the hearing loss community.	Not published	Varies
Innovation Seed Fund Grant RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) · Foundation Not published · Up to £10,000 The Innovation Seed Fund Grant aims to stimulate innovative research focused on hearing loss, tinnitus, and related conditions. By supporting novel ideas, the fund enhances competitiveness for follow-on funding.	Not published	Up to £10,000
Les Paul Foundation Grant Les Paul Foundation · Foundation Not published · $2K – $2K The Les Paul Foundation Grant supports innovative music education and medical research related to hearing loss.	Not published	$2K – $2K
Low Vision Research Award Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: If the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, please consider the deadline to be the following business day. Nomination forms are due by the 'pre proposal' deadline above.	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Vision Association (PVA) Sightlife · Foundation Not published · $300K To improve vision outcomes for children under five through the establishment of a Pediatric Vision Association.	Not published	$300K
Clarke New York Family Literacy Program The Children's Hearing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies A funded initiative aimed at supporting families with deaf and hard of hearing children through enhanced literacy exposure and family engagement.	Not published	Varies
Joseph S. Lipomi Memorial Scholarship Program Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · $1K – $3K	Not published	$1K – $3K
Reeves Foundation: Macular Degeneration Research Grant Carl Marshall Reeves · Foundation Not published · $3K – $125K The Reeves Foundation supports research aimed at understanding and treating macular degeneration, a condition that has personally affected the founder's family.	Not published	$3K – $125K
Service for Sight Grants Delta Gamma Fraternity · Foundation Not published · $925K The Foundation awards grants to organizations that share Delta Gamma's mission of Service for Sight, supporting programs that benefit people living with blindness or low vision.	Not published	$925K
Vision Through Music® Financial Grants Children's Eye Foundation The Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Up to $1K Vision Through Music® financial grants may help fund: Applications are assessed using these criteria:	Rolling	Up to $1K

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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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