Hearing & Vision Grants
Last updated August 11, 2026
There are currently 150 active hearing & vision grants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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