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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NEI Collaborative Clinical Vision Research (UG1 - Clinical Trial Optional) National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Varies The NEI uses UG1 cooperative agreement awards to support investigator-initiated clinical vision research projects, including multi-center clinical trials, human gene-transfer, stem cell therapy trials, epidemiological studies, and other…	Forecast	Varies
Carl Camras Translational Research Awards Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $12K The Carl Camras Translational Research Awards, established by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in 2010, honors young researchers (45 and under) excelling in scientific discoveries related to glaucoma and…	Not published	$12K
Communication Access Service Centers: Language Acquisition Grant State of Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division · State Not published · Varies The Communication Access Service Centers provide essential support for individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, or have speech disabilities.	Not published	Varies
Pediatric Ophthalmology Career-Starter Research Grants Knights Templar Eye Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $100K Not specified (appears to be open internationally) The Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Inc., sponsored by the Grand Encampment of Knights Templar of the United States of America, was created as a tax-exempt charity under the Internal…	Not published	Up to $100K
Save Our Sight Grant Program Ohio Department of Health and Human Services · Foundation Not published · $30K The Ohio Department of Health’s mission is advancing the health and well-being of all Ohioans by transforming the state’s public health system through unique partnerships and funding streams; addressing the community conditions and…	Not published	$30K
Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Jill Botkin Hearing Health - Care Accessibility Scholarship, funded by the American Academy of Audiology, offers a $5,000 award to a full-time graduate student in audiology dedicated to improving access to hearing care.	Not published	$5K
Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award The Foundation Fighting Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies The Free Family Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Award funding strives to find solutions for early, dry AMD.	Not published	Varies
The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $10K The Bert M. Glaser, MD Award for Innovative Research in Retina, presented by ARVO, recognizes early-career investigators for groundbreaking discoveries in retinal disease treatment.	Not published	$10K
Medical Assistance Grants Vitalyst Health Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $375K The Medical Assistance Grants program, administered by the Vitalyst Health Foundation, aims to enhance healthcare access and quality for low-income and underserved populations in Maricopa County.	Not published	Up to $375K
Dr. David L. Epstein Award Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $100K The Dr. David L. Epstein Award, established by the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, honors a leader in glaucoma research.	Not published	$100K
Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Early Childhood Classes Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies FHSR honors its 60th Anniversary with the creation of the Music To My Ears Scholarship Program (MTME).	Not published	Varies
Holloran Program Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Holloran Trust Fund, established in 1967, provides assistance to low-income legally blind individuals. The program has assisted over 400 people in the last five years.	Rolling	Varies
Patron Program Kentucky Lions Eye Foundation Inc · Foundation Rolling · Up to $3K The Patron Fund Program provides financial assistance to uninsured or under-insured Kentuckians in need of medically necessary eye surgeries. The program has assisted over 200 people in the last five years.	Rolling	Up to $3K
Linda Neville Trust Grant Linda Neville Tr · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To locate information about this grant program, please search by name using the foundation finder here._ Grants are made to charitable organizations providing services to the blind and visually impaired in the State of Kentucky.…	Not published	Varies
Margaret Toth Field of Interest Fund Grant Toledo Community Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Greater Toledo Community Foundation is a public charitable organization created by citizens of our community to enrich the quality of life for individuals and families in our service area, which includes northwest Ohio and southeast…	Not published	Varies
HRSA Pediatric Vision Association (PVA) Grant Lions World Vision Institute · Foundation Not published · $300K Federal grant awarded to Lions World Vision Institute by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to improve vision outcomes for children under five years old.	Not published	$300K
Music To My Ears (MTME) Scholarship Program - Instrument Lessons Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources · Foundation Not published · Varies As a continuation of the Music To My Ears (MTME) scholarship program, FHSR provides a year of tuition-free instrument lessons for deaf and hard of hearing children ages four and above.	Not published	Varies
AHRF Resident Research Grants (Bernard & Lottie Drazin Research Grant Program) American Hearing Research Foundation · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K AHRF awards up to five $1,000 research grants to otolaryngology residents each year to support research projects during residency (historically named the Bernard and Lottie Drazin Research Grant Program). No current deadline fabricated.	Not published	Up to $1K
Sertoma Club Scholarship ($500) Grant Beatrice Educational Foundation · Foundation Not published · $500 The Sertoma Club Scholarship offers a $500 award to a senior from Beatrice High School who plans to continue their education at Southeast Community College-Beatrice Campus, provided funds are available.	Not published	$500
Coordinating Center for National Resource Network for the Study of Human Auditory and Vestibular Disorders National Institutes of Health · Federal Forecast · Up to $100K The National Institutes on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks to advance its mission by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity to solicit applications for a Coordinating Center for the National Human Ear Resource…	Forecast	Up to $100K
Judith Blumsack Scholarship Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $500 The Judith Blumsack Scholarship, offered by the American Academy of Audiology Foundation, awards $500 to a full-time graduate student in audiology who demonstrates exceptional clinical skills and commitment to clinical research and…	Not published	$500
Shaffer Grants for Innovative Glaucoma Research: Genetics 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
French Fund Grants French Fund Samuel Katherine Tua · Foundation Not published · $5K – $30K The Samuel H. French and Katherine Weaver French Fund provides grants focused on the welfare and education of the elderly, sight-impaired, and young in the San Diego region.	Not published	$5K – $30K
Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant: Individuals with Disabilities Albert & Bessie Mae Kronkosky Charitable · Foundation Not published · Varies The Kronkosky Charitable Foundation Grant focuses on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities, including those with hearing or vision loss.	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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