How much funding does LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) provide?

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When is the deadline for LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens)?

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Who is eligible for LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens)?

Eligible applicants: High school students (ages 14-18).

How often is LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) offered?

LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens) runs on an annual cycle.

LOFT (Leadership Opportunities for Teens)

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Disabled Youth Leadership Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

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Eligible organizations

High school students (ages 14-18)

Other requirements

Deaf or hard of hearing
Use listening and spoken language as primary mode of communication
Geographic Scope: United States (40+ state chapters across US and Puerto Rico)

Overview

Overview:
LOFT is a five-day, sleep-away leadership program for high school students (ages 14-18) who are deaf or hard of hearing and use listening and spoken language as their primary mode of communication.

Program Focus:

Build leadership skills and self-advocacy
Develop teamwork and group dynamics understanding
Improve public speaking abilities
Foster self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-confidence
Create lasting peer connections and community

Program Outcomes:

Heightened sense of self-acceptance, self-worth, and self-confidence
Deeper understanding of individual leadership capacity
Experiential understanding of team dynamics and collaboration
Increased confidence and ability for self-advocacy in social, travel, and educational settings

Location: Washington, DC
Duration: 5 days, sleep-away experience

Eligibility:

High school students (ages 14-18)
Deaf or hard of hearing
Use listening and spoken language as primary mode of communication

Geographic Scope: United States (40+ state chapters across US and Puerto Rico)

Contact Information:

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
3417 Volta Place NW, Washington, D.C. 20007
Phone: 202-337-5220
Email: [email protected]
Sponsorship inquiries: Trenita Dickey at [email protected]

Additional Benefits:

Participants receive a photobook of memories from their time at LOFT
Access to skilled counselors who are also deaf/hard of hearing
Fun activities and peer connections

How to Apply

Application Process

2026 Program Details:

Dates: July 28 - August 1, 2026
Status: Applications for 2026 are now closed

Previous Year Application Timeline (2025):

Application Deadline: March 1
Program Dates: July 29 - August 2, 2025

Application Materials:

Information guide available for download
Includes testimonials from past participants
Sample schedule provided
Scholarship information included

How to Apply:

Download the LOFT information guide
Complete application form
Submit by deadline

Scholarships:

Scholarships are available to help cover program costs
Details included in the information guide

Timeline Note: Applications typically open in early calendar year (January/February) with deadline typically in March for summer program

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What Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2021 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Alexander Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing reported $69K in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2021, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2021: 1
Total given: $5,853
Median grant: $5,853