Hearing & Vision Grants

Last updated October 10, 2026

Grantable tracks 158 active hearing & vision grants in its free grants database, drawn from 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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Vision Hero Program The Vision of Children · Foundation Not published · Varies The Vision of Children Foundation seeks out and spotlights inspiring young people who have overcome their vision challenges despite being told they have limitations that may hold them back from achieving their dreams.	Not published	Varies
Sadie Jones Fund Grant Emporia Community Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies The Sadie Jones Fund Grant, managed by the Emporia Community Foundation, supports vision and hearing needs for children in Lyon and Chase counties. It also funds public health and safety projects aimed at benefiting local children.	Not published	Varies
Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career-Starter Research Grant Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K The Knights Templar Eye Foundation Career-Starter Research Grant provides up to $90,000 to support the early careers of researchers focused on preventing and curing blinding diseases in children.	Not published	Up to $100K
David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation Grants David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation · Foundation Not published · $5K – $100K The David Kelby Johnson Memorial Foundation offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on sight preservation, children's services, and environmental conservation, primarily in Utah.	Not published	$5K – $100K
Postdoctoral Fellowship Award Grant The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $160K The Postdoctoral Fellowship Award, offered by the Foundation Fighting Blindness, supports postdoctoral researchers focusing on inherited retinal degenerations and dry age-related macular degeneration.	Not published	Up to $160K
Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Grant Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE : In Spring 2025, Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation will share a new Grant process.	Not published	Varies
Specialty Grants: Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to improve the lives of hearing-impaired individuals in the Ozarks.	Not published	$500
Donald and Mary Frink Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $1K The scholarship provides support for students who are hearing impaired. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.	Not published	$1K
General Research Grant American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · $20K – $40K AHRF's primary research grant program that funds 5-10 research projects per year focusing on hearing and balance disorders. The foundation has been awarding grants since 1956.	Not published	$20K – $40K
Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust Grant Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust · Foundation Not published · $10K – $100K The Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, established in 2017, supports Texas charitable organizations in areas such as medical research for serious conditions, education for children with disabilities, and promoting fine arts.	Not published	$10K – $100K
AHRF Discovery Grants American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $50K The AHRF Discovery Grants support innovative research on hearing and balance disorders, offering up to $50,000 for one year.	Not published	Up to $50K
American Academy of Audiology: Investigator Research Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $20K The American Academy of Audiology offers the Investigator Research Grant to promote essential research in audiology and balance health care.	Not published	Up to $20K
Mary Jo DeVleeschower Scholarship Grant Columbus Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 Mary Jo DeVleeschower was a native of South Bend, Indiana, born January 14th, 1941.	Not published	$500
Memorial Foundation for the Blind: Program Grant Memorial Foundation for the Blind Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Memorial Foundation for the Blind provides essential funding to nonprofit organizations in Worcester County, Massachusetts, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for individuals with visual impairments.	Not published	Varies
ARPA-H Total Human Eye-allotransplantation Innovation Advancement (THEIA) Project Lions World Vision Institute · Foundation Not published · Up to $46M Transformative research program funded by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) aimed at achieving the first functional whole eye transplant to restore sight to those with previously untreatable blindness.	Not published	Up to $46M
The RPB Physician-Scientist Award Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The RPB Physician-Scientist Award offers $300,000 for research in vision science, with a focus on retinal diseases and myopia. Awardees must be full-time faculty and commit significant time to research and clinical activities.	Not published	Up to $300K
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS): Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA): Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind; Assistance Listing Number 84.160D Grant US ED: Office of Special Education & Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) · Foundation Not published · Up to $450K The Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are DeafBlind program aims to establish and support interpreter training programs across the country.	Not published	Up to $450K
Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $30K The Kreissig Award for Excellence in Retinal Surgery, established by Dr. Ingrid Kreissig in 2020, recognizes innovative researchers dedicated to improving patient outcomes in retinal surgery.	Not published	$30K
RNID: Discovery Research Grant RNID (The Royal National Institute for Deaf People) · Foundation Not published · Up to £225,000 The RNID: Discovery Research Grant funds innovative research aimed at developing medical treatments for hearing loss and tinnitus.	Not published	Up to £225,000
Service for Sight Grants Delta Gamma Foundation · Foundation Not published · $925K The Delta Gamma Foundation Service for Sight grant program provides funding to organizations that share the Foundation's mission of Service for Sight, supporting programs that benefit people living with blindness or low vision.	Not published	$925K
ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Awards Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $30K The ARVO Foundation Research Catalyst Awards aim to support early-career investigators or those returning to research after a break.	Not published	$30K
AHRF/ACI Alliance Co-sponsored Cochlear Implant Research Grant American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $25K Special collaborative funding opportunity announced for FY2018 to support research in cochlear implantation. This was a co-sponsored initiative between AHRF and ACI Alliance focused on high-priority topics.	Not published	Up to $25K
Hearing Hear-O Award Program The Children's Hearing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Recognition award program that honors exceptional individuals who demonstrate perseverance and commitment to supporting deaf and hard of hearing children.	Not published	Varies
Program Project Award (PPA) The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award engages cross-disciplinary investigators to drive collaborative retinal degenerative disease research efforts.	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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