Reader's Digest Partners for Sight Grant

Overview

_NOTE : In Spring 2025, Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation will share a new Grant process. The Foundation will next consider new funding requests in FY2026 which begins July 1, 2025._

Our Grant Guidelines

Reader’s Digest Partners for Sight Foundation is committed to providing support that directly improves the lives of blind and visually-impaired individuals, helping them realize their full potential in society. To this end, we would like you to be aware of our grant-making initiatives. If your organization is working to help blind and visually impaired individuals realize their maximum potential, we can help you make a difference.

Potential grantees are strongly encouraged to contact us directly prior to submitting an application to ensure your program/project fits within our current funding priorities.

Available Grants

Grants are available to organizations working on both a local and a national level. For direct service support, priority is given to organizations located in the Maine to Washington, DC corridor. We also fund programs located in other areas of the country.

Grants are generally made for program start-up or improvement, but in some cases, general operating support is provided.

Actual grant amounts, if approved, will vary according to the need and scope of the recipients’ requests. Although exceptions are made, first-time grant recipients generally receive $5,000 to $25,000. Grant amounts vary and have averaged $50,000. First-time grantees typically receive smaller awards.

Grants are available for programs that include:

* Clear objectives and measurable results
* Sound budget with the potential to attract funding beyond the life of a Partners for Sight grant
* Evidence of the program’s ability to make a difference in the lives of the people it is intended to serve
* A strong communications strategy to publicize the program

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

* Grants will be made to not-for-profit organizations serving blind and visually impaired individuals

Ineligibility

What we Do NOT fund

* Individuals
* Organizations lacking 501(c) (3) tax-exempt status
* Organizations engaged in political influence/lobbying
* Organizations operating outside of the United States
* Deficit funding
* Unsolicited proposals (see our process below)