Vision Hero Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals who have overcome limitations and demonstrated resilience
Other requirements
- Young people with vision challenges/hereditary blindness or vision disorders
- Candidates who can serve as mentors and motivators to others
Overview
Focus Area: Recognition and mentorship program for young people with vision challenges
Overview:
The Vision of Children Foundation seeks out and spotlights inspiring young people who have overcome their vision challenges despite being told they have limitations that may hold them back from achieving their dreams. These remarkable Vision Heroes mentor and motivate others to persevere and reach their personal goals. New Vision Hero profiles are regularly featured to encourage young people to realize their talents and reach their full potential in life.
Eligibility:
- Young people with vision challenges/hereditary blindness or vision disorders
- Individuals who have overcome limitations and demonstrated resilience
- Candidates who can serve as mentors and motivators to others
Benefits:
- Recognition and spotlight as a Vision Hero
- Opportunity to mentor and motivate others
- Feature on Vision of Children Foundation's YouTube channel and website
- Platform to share personal story and inspire others
Organization Information:
- Name: The Vision of Children Foundation
- Type: Registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
- EIN: 95-4271785
- Location: 12555 High Bluff Drive, Suite 330, San Diego, CA 92130
- Mission: Dedicated to curing childhood blindness and vision disorders, inspiring, educating, and supporting a global community of families affected by hereditary blindness and vision disorders
How to Apply
Application Process
Application available at: https://www.visionofchildren.org/vision-hero-application
- Visit the Vision Hero Program Participant Application page
- Complete the application form
- Submit through the online portal
- Successful applicants will have their stories featured on the VOC YouTube Channel and website
Note: Specific application requirements and narrative questions are not detailed in the provided content.
What The Vision of Children actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $200K
- Median grant
- $100K
- By dollars: New York 50%, Pennsylvania 50%. Top recipient cities: New York, NY; Pittsburgh, PA.
Example grants
Cornell University · New York, NY
Research for a cure to childhood blindness and other vision disorders
$100K
University of Pennsylvania · Pittsburgh, PA
Research for a cure to childhood blindness and other vision disorders
$100K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Disabled
- Hearing and vision
- Youth programs
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