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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Genentech Career Development Award for Underrepresented Minority Emerging Vision Scientists Grant The Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology · Foundation Not published · $100K The Genentech Career Development Award for Underrepresented Minority Emerging Vision Scientists, offered by ARVO, supports early-career underrepresented minority investigators in establishing independent vision research programs.	Not published	$100K
BrightFocus Macular Degeneration Research Grant Brightfocus Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies BrightFocus Foundation (Clarksburg, MD) funds research grants to scientists studying macular degeneration via its ProposalCentral application portal, governed by program guidelines and periodic Requests for Proposals.	Not published	Varies
Maryland School for the Deaf - Columbia Maryland School for the Deaf · State Not published · Varies The Columbia Campus provides a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 8 program to deaf and hard of hearing students. The Family Education & Early Childhood Department serves ages birth through 5.	Not published	Varies
John Oster Leadership Award Choroideremia Research Foundation Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies This award honors the late John Oster, one of the founding members of the Choroideremia Research Foundation. John was deeply committed to advancing research and supporting the CHM community.	Not published	Varies
Empowering Students Scholarship Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $5K The Empowering Students Scholarship, offered by the American Academy of Audiology Foundation, provides $5,000 to six promising audiology students.	Not published	$5K
Competitive Grants: Farrnbacher Memorial Fund Baton Rouge Area Foundation · Foundation Not published · Varies _NOTE: To begin, you must first register. Once you have completed our registration, you will be directed to a screen to register your organization, or request access to become a grant administrator.	Not published	Varies
Holland Doctors of Audiology Scholarship Grant The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area seeks to ensure that our community thrives today, tomorrow, and forever by building our Community’s Endowment to support high impact…	Not published	Varies
Grant Awards – Medical Research The Children's Hearing Institute Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies CHI is a trusted funding source for over three decades committed to supporting the hearing loss community.	Not published	Varies
Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology Grant American Academy of Audiology Inc · Foundation Not published · $10K The Jerry Northern Scholarship in Pediatric Audiology, funded by the American Academy of Audiology, offers $10,000 scholarships and $500 for travel expenses to three full-time graduate students pursuing audiology programs.	Not published	$10K
WHAS Crusade for Children Grants The Whas Crusade for Children Inc · Foundation Not published · Varies	Not published	Varies
Special Child Health Services/Early Identification and Monitoring (EIM) Grant Program State of New Jersey Department of Health · State Not published · Up to $250K The New Jersey Department of Health leads the state’s response to public health challenges and works to improve health outcomes for all New Jersey residents.	Not published	Up to $250K
The RPB Physician-Scientist Award in Myopia Research Grant Research to Prevent Blindness Inc · Foundation Not published · Up to $300K The RPB Physician-Scientist Award in Myopia Research offers $300,000 to promote research focused on understanding and preventing myopia.	Not published	Up to $300K
Community Foundation Competitive Grants Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo Inc · Foundation Not published · $18K – $20K The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has been granting funds for over a century, focusing on impactful initiatives across eight counties in Western New York.	Not published	$18K – $20K
Maryland School for the Deaf - Frederick Maryland School for the Deaf · State Not published · Varies The Frederick Campus provides a comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12 program to deaf and hard of hearing students. The Family Education & Early Childhood Department serves ages birth through 5.	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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