Awarded Grants
Search & Filter Awarded GrantsAdaptive Design Association, Inc.
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
Adaptive Design Association advances healthcare, education, and social well-being by engaging everyone—novice to expert—in building custom adaptations, discovering untapped potential, and nurturing communities that thrive with diversity.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “E-Commerce and Custom Cue Cards Program.”
Amount
$104,075Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateBenetech
Palo Alto, CAAbout the Grantee
Benetech serves people with learning and physical variabilities that result in their not being able to access and use the materials they need to learn on a level playing field with their peers.
Purpose of the Grant
To scale up the “Bookshare in India: Pathways to Independence” project.
Amount
$650,000Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
South AsiaBlind Visually Impaired Early Services of Tennessee (dba Blind Early Services TN)
Brentwood, TNAbout the Grantee
Blind Early Services TN ensures that families are empowered and equipped through specialized programs of support to provide blind and visually impaired young children their absolute BEST start.
Purpose of the Grant
For a VIISA training course for individuals who work with or would like to work with young children with blindness and visual impairment.
Amount
$7,500Term
7 monthsGrant Regions
Out of Tri-State AreaCentro de Estudios para Invidentes
Chihuahua, MexicoAbout the Grantee
To provide people with visual impairment with the tools that allow them independence in the school, work, family and social environment, promoting inclusion, so that their life decisions are centered on their potential.
Purpose of the Grant
To provide rehabilitative and educational support services to visually impaired children in elementary and middle school in Chihuahua and Juarez in Northern Mexico.
Amount
$38,642Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Latin America & CaribbeanClovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Cincinnati, OHAbout the Grantee
Clovernook Center’s mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired to lead active, productive, and independent lives.
Purpose of the Grant
To create a resource library of STEM kits for children who are blind or visually impaired.
Amount
$46,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
AfricaConnecticut Institute for the Blind (dba Oak Hill)
Hartford, CTAbout the Grantee
Oak Hill sets the standard, partnering with people with disabilities, to provide services and solutions promoting independence, education, health and dignity.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Assistive Technology training program for people who are blind and visually impaired.
Amount
$10,000Term
7 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State AreaFUNDAL
Mixco, GuatemalaAbout the Grantee
FUNDAL is a private, non-profit Guatemalan organization that since 1998 has been dedicated to rights-based education for babies, children and young people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “Multisensory Learning Centers: Promoting an Inclusive Community in Guatemala” project.
Amount
$445,000Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
Latin America & CaribbeanInTandem Cycling
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
InTandem is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide tandem cycling programs to people who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently due to other disabilities.
Purpose of the Grant
To support InTandem Cycling’s plans to expand programs for people who are blind or visually impaired, offer additional training and support new projects.
Amount
$150,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaKings Bay YM-YWHA
Brooklyn, NYAbout the Grantee
Kings Bay YM-YWHA strives to build and strengthen communities, create meaningful relationships and lasting friendships, and foster deeper connections among individuals, families, and partner institutions in Brooklyn.
Purpose of the Grant
Support transportation for youth who are blind & visually impaired to the 2024 summer camp in Brooklyn from the other four NYC boroughs.
Amount
$80,000Term
6 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaLavelle School for the Blind
Bronx, NYAbout the Grantee
The mission of Lavelle School for the Blind is to provide students with visual impairments and varying additional disabilities with the education, services, resources, and experiences necessary for them to reach their fullest potential in life.
Purpose of the Grant
For miscellaneous projects.
Amount
$125,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaLavelle School for the Blind
Bronx, NYAbout the Grantee
The mission of Lavelle School for the Blind is to provide students with visual impairments and varying additional disabilities with the education, services, resources, and experiences necessary for them to reach their fullest potential in life.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the creation of a Garden of Giving on the Lavelle School’s campus for students who are blind and multiply disabled.
Amount
$400,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaLions Clubs International Foundation
Oak Brook, ILAbout the Grantee
Founded in 1968, the mission of LCIF is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding.
Purpose of the Grant
To support Phase 1 of the “Comprehensive Eye Care Interventions” project in Western Province, Zambia.
Amount
$215,715Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
AfricaMountain Lakes Free Public Library
Mountain Lakes, NJAbout the Grantee
The mission of the Mountain Lakes Free Public Library is to improve and enrich the lives of our community members through information, education, and social programs.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Braille Awareness Initiative which will improve braille accessibility for people who are blind or have low vision and increase public awareness about braille.
Amount
$15,600Term
7 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State AreaNortheastern Association of the Blind at Albany Inc. (NABA)
Albany, NYAbout the Grantee
NABA’s mission is to assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired achieve independence and growth.
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of NABA’s youth afterschool and weekend programs.
Amount
$281,253Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYPerkins School for the Blind
Watertown, MAAbout the Grantee
Perkins School for the Blind’s mission is to help children with disabilities find their place in the world.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “Shark Tank” project, which enables Educational Leadership Program participants from the 2024 graduating class to enact projects benefiting blind and visually impaired students in their home countries.
Amount
$6,500Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Latin America & CaribbeanRamapo for Children
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
Ramapo for Children enables children and young adults with social and emotional challenges and developmental disabilities to experience success and unlock their potential.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the expansion of the CLASSP program to train high school and college students to work with the population of children who are blind or visually impaired.
Amount
$89,930Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaSea To See
Fort Collins, COAbout the Grantee
Team Sea to See has produced Surpassing Sight, a full-length documentary film, to expose the preconceived notions about ability and the lack of employment for individuals who are blind. They aim to inspire employers to witness the strength and ability and cause a drastic reduction of the 70% unemployment rate.
Purpose of the Grant
To raise awareness of blindness and visual impairment via film screenings to expand employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired persons.
Amount
$15,000Term
4 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateSouth East CT Community Center of the Blind
New London, CTAbout the Grantee
The South East CT Community Center of the Blind’s mission is to serve the social, recreational, educational, referral, and advocacy needs of the blind and visually impaired population of southeastern Connecticut and assist them in attaining and maintaining an independent lifestyle.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Lunch and Learn Program’s expansion for blind and visually impaired clients.
Amount
$10,500Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State AreaSUNY College of Optometry Foundation
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
The Foundation, chartered in 1956 by a group of dedicated optometrists, business leaders, and benefactors, continues to provide opportunities for community members to support eye care, vision research, and optometric education through the work of SUNY College of Optometry and the University Eye Center.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the “SUNY Optometry and Syracuse Community Health Center Vision Partnership” project.
Amount
$400,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYThe Carroll Center for the Blind
Newton, MAAbout the Grantee
The Carroll Center for the Blind empowers those who are blind or visually impaired to achieve independence and to lead a fulfilling life.
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support for and expansion of the Grantee’s year-round internship program for VRT’s, TVIs, COMS and social workers who are interested in working with individuals with visual impairments.
Amount
$275,506Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateThe New York Public Library
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library provides free accessible reading material for patrons who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print.
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of the “Translating Access” program of the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library.
Amount
$250,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro AreaUniversity of Massachusetts Boston
Boston, MAAbout the Grantee
The University of Massachusetts Boston is an academic community dedicated to pursuing locally rooted and globally engaged research, teaching, and learning at the highest level of scholarly excellence.
Purpose of the Grant
To provide bridge funding for UMass Boston’s Vision Studies Personnel Preparation Program.
Amount
$75,000Term
8 monthsGrant Regions
Out of Tri-State AreaVision Forward Association
Milwaukee, WIAbout the Grantee
Vision Forward Association provides a continuum of services, from birth through adulthood, to people with visual impairments, helping them achieve important developmental milestones as well as educational, personal and professional goals.
Purpose of the Grant
For continued support of “Technology Creates Possibilities: A National Training Program in Assistive Technology for Professionals and Individuals who are Blind and Visually Impaired.”
Amount
$228,114Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateVision Loss Alliance of NJ
Morris Plains, NJAbout the Grantee
Vision Loss Alliance of NJ’s mission is to empower people with vision loss or blindness by providing support, education, and training in assistive technology and independent living skills.
Purpose of the Grant
For the VLANJ @Home project, which will deliver low vision skills training in clients’ homes using an occupational therapist (OT) model.