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VBA/Shamir Pandemic Assistance Program

Vision Benefits of America Inc

Foundation One-time

Funding Amount

$150,000 total (distributed to eligible eyecare professionals)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • In-network eyecare professionals (ECPs) currently participating in the Shamir RCPV (ReCreating Perfect Vision) Rewards Program
  • ECPs who have not yet enrolled in the RCPV program
  • Must meet qualifying criteria through RCPV program

Overview

Partners: Vision Benefits of America, Inc. (VBA) and Shamir

Geographic Scope: Not explicitly limited; available to VBA in-network eyecare professionals

Focus Areas: Pandemic relief assistance for eyecare professionals and practices

Eligibility:

  • In-network eyecare professionals (ECPs) currently participating in the Shamir RCPV (ReCreating Perfect Vision) Rewards Program
  • ECPs who have not yet enrolled in the RCPV program
  • Must meet qualifying criteria through RCPV program

Award Details:

  • Total Funding: $150,000 in pandemic relief funds
  • Distribution: Funds distributed to qualifying eyecare professionals

Program Purpose:

  • Designed to assist eyecare professionals who have "endured more complicated operations over the past year"
  • Supports ECPs dispensing Shamir lens designs
  • Further acknowledges eyecare professionals through collaborative relief funding

Background:

  • VBA is a nonprofit founded by independent optometrists in Pennsylvania
  • Shamir is a lens design and manufacturing company
  • Program recognizes the value of Shamir lens designs and supports the RCPV Rewards Program

Contact Information:

  • Emily Shrader, Media Contact
  • Telephone: 412-881-4900 x 232
  • Email: eshrader@vbaplans.com
  • Vision Benefits of America, 400 Lydia Street, Suite 300, Carnegie, PA 15106
  • Phone: 1-800-432-4966

What Vision Benefits of America Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
1
Total given
$80K
Median grant
$80K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 100%. Top recipient cities: Carnegie, PA.

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    Program Support

    $80K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

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