Herbst Fund for Eye Research Grant

The Herbst Fund for Eye Research, established by the Connecticut Community Foundation, promotes eye research and enhances community awareness of eye diseases. It supports educational opportunities for local medical providers and prioritizes Connecticut-based initiatives. Grants are aimed at improving knowledge and treatment of eye diseases, benefiting both patients and healthcare professionals in the region.

Connecticut Community Foundation
While serving this 21-town region, the Foundation works to address the community’s critical issues, funds programs benefiting local residents, supports efforts to improve systems to foster more equitable outcomes for residents, strengthens local organizations through learning and outreach, and works with individuals, families and corporations to steward charitable and scholarship funds.
Funded by the Earl and Shirley Herbst Eye Research Fund, these grants promote eye research, enhance community awareness of eye disease and treatment and support ophthalmic educational opportunities for area medical providers.

Eligibility

Community health education on eye disease and treatment.Support for research institutions (preference is given to Connecticut-based research).Support of education and training for doctors and health care providers involved in eye disease research (preference is given to those based in Connecticut).