Awarded Grants
Search & Filter Awarded GrantsNortheastern Association of the Blind at Albany
Albany, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
NABA provides a wide range of services to individuals with visual impairments, including training and placing legally blind adults in professional employment, and providing rehabilitation services to seniors with age-related vision loss. NABA, with over a century of experience, continues to help individuals overcome the challenges of vision loss, enabling them to lead more productive, independent lives. NABA also provides free vision screening for children 18 months to 4 years old through our KidSight Program.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Lower Hudson Valley project.
Amount
$10,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State Area, Upstate NYOur Space Our Place, Inc.
Boston, MAAbout the Grantee
Our Space Our Place, Inc. prepares blind youth for their future as productive and successful adults by promoting their self-confidence, determination and social and independent living skills through activities which support self-exploration, social integration and the investigation of college and career opportunities.
Purpose of the Grant
For Our Space Our Place programming for the 2021 – 2022 school year.
Amount
$10,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Out of Tri-State AreaPerkins School for the Blind
Watertown, MA, USAAbout the Grantee
Perkins is a progressive, multi-faceted organization committed to improving the lives of people with blindness and deafblindness all around the world.
Purpose of the Grant
To support scholarships for four special education teachers from Latin America (Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, and Guatemala) to participate in the Perkins Educational Leadership Program (ELP) for advanced training in the education of blind children with multiple disabilities, program development and leadership.
Amount
$200,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
International, Latin America & CaribbeanRutgers University Foundation
Brunswick, NJ, USAAbout the Grantee
Created in 1973, the Rutgers University Foundation advances Rutgers’ pursuit of excellence in education, research, and public service. The foundation provide sthe bridge between donors and the schools and programs, faculty, and students that make up this university to help to match caring people with satisfying and meaningful opportunities to make gifts that have an impact on Rutgers.
Purpose of the Grant
To continue support of the Eye2Eye Peer Support Program for Individuals and Families Coping with Vision Loss.
Amount
$387,514Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateSafe Toddles
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
Safe Toddles’ mission is to provide the first effective system of detecting clear/unclear paths for babies born with mobility visual impairment and blindness (MVI/B) learning to walk and explore with growing confidence
Purpose of the Grant
To support a research study designed to determine the efficacy of the Pediatric Belt Cane (PBC) designed by Dr. Grace Ambrose-Zaken to improve independent walking in learners aged five and younger with visual impairments.
Amount
$335,544Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateSense Internacional Perú
Lima, PeruAbout the Grantee
Sense Internacional Perú works in cooperation with families, professionals, public and private associations and institutions in order to promote the rights and access of people with deafblindness and multiple disabilities to opportunities, services and specialized programs.
Purpose of the Grant
In partnership with the Ministry of Education, to improve the quality of inclusive education for children with deafblindness in Peru.
Amount
$69,566Term
24Grant Regions
International, Latin America & CaribbeanThe Carroll Center for the Blind
Newton, MAAbout the Grantee
Established in 1936, the Carroll Center for the Blind is known nationally as a premier vision rehabilitation center and serves over 4,000 clients annually.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Carroll Center for the Blind’s (CCB) year-round internship program for VRT’s, TVIs, certified O&M specialists (COMS) and social workers who are interested in working with individuals with visual impairments.
Amount
$214,514Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateThe Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
A celebrated community music school with 100 students ranging in age from five to ninety-five, The Filomen M. D’Agostino Greenberg Music School (‘FMDG’) Music School, is dedicated to helping people pursue music in the context of living with challenges posed by vision loss. Since its inception in 1913, the FMDG Music School has consistently proven valuable to individuals with vision loss because of its core mission of providing accessibility, fostering inclusion and adhering to standards of excellence in the world of music education, performance, technology and teacher training. It is the only community music school with a comprehensive, sequential music curriculum in the United States.
Purpose of the Grant
To provide general support for the Grantee.
Amount
$150,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateThe Fred Hollows Foundation USA
New York, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
The Fred Hollows Foundation is committed to tackling the causes of blindness and vision loss in the developing world and growing their movement to end avoidable blindness.
Purpose of the Grant
To support Alina Vision Vietnam’s provision of free and subsidized cataract surgeries for 500 low-income patients in the Greater Hanoi, Vietnam area – and so also to advance the program towards break-even, sliding-scale fee revenue.
Amount
$200,000Term
24 monthsGrant Regions
Asia (Outside South Asia), InternationalThe Research Foundation for SUNY
Brockport, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
The Research Foundation works with the academic and business leadership of campuses to support research and discovery at SUNY through efficient and skillful administration of sponsored projects and adept transfer and sharing of intellectual property for public benefit and economic growth.
Purpose of the Grant
In support of Dr. Lauren Lieberman’s project to develop trainings and training materials for parents, teachers and paraeducators designed to teach physical activity to children with visual impairments and other disabilities.
Amount
$319,845Term
36 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State Area, Upstate NYUniversity of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PAAbout the Grantee
The University of Pittsburgh will host the forum in conjunction with the Personnel Preparation Division of the Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind and Visually Impaired (AER)
Purpose of the Grant
For the hosting of a forum focused on increasing and diversifying the professional TVI, O&M, and VRT pipeline.
Amount
$4,970Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateVIA
Buffalo, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
VIA aims to help people who are blind or visually impaired achieve their highest level of independence.
Purpose of the Grant
For critical capital improvements to VIA’s physical facilities in Buffalo, NY.
Amount
$50,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYVISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
New York, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Started by six women in 1926 and pioneered racially integrated programs in the early 1920’s,VISIONS is a 501c3 nonprofit rehabilitation and social service agency celebrating over 90 years of service, assisting people of all ages who are blind or visually impaired to lead independent and active lives in their homes and communities, and educating the public to understand the capabilities and needs of people who are blind or visually impaired so that they may be integrated into all aspects of community life.
Purpose of the Grant
To support the Lower Hudson Valley project.
Amount
$10,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
Entire NY Tri-State AreaAmerican Printing House for the Blind
Louisville, KY, USAAbout the Grantee
The American Printing House for the Blind (APH) is the world’s largest nonprofit organization creating educational, workplace, and independent living products and services for people who are visually impaired.
Purpose of the Grant
To partner with Perkins International in: (1) translating into Spanish the leading U.S. textbook on teaching adaptive physical education and sports to K-12 students who are visually impaired, (2) then making the Spanish-language version available free-of-charge in an accessible e-book format, and (3) promote the book’s use by TVIs, P/E teachers, and Special Education Departments throughout much of Spanish-speaking Latin America.
Amount
$48,082Term
18 monthsGrant Regions
International, Latin America & CaribbeanAssociation for Vision Rehabilitation and Employment
Binghamton, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
AVRE is a private, non-profit organization that creates opportunities for success and independence with people who are blind or visually impaired.
Purpose of the Grant
To acquire critically-needed technology for the Grantee’s Health and Rehabilitation staff, and to outfit its conference room in order to sustain virtual meetings and trainings.
Amount
$25,000Term
4 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYAurora of Central New York, Inc.
Syracuse, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Aurora of CNY has a long history of providing individual rehabilitation, support and employment services, along with professional Interpreter Referral Services through the Marjorie Clere Interpreter Referral Service. Aurora of CNY is the only area non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting independence and opportunity for people of all ages with vision or hearing loss.
Purpose of the Grant
For COVID-19 reponse.
Amount
$1,000Term
2 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYAurora of Central New York, Inc.
Syracuse, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Aurora of CNY has a long history of providing individual rehabilitation, support and employment services, along with professional Interpreter Referral Services through the Marjorie Clere Interpreter Referral Service. Aurora of CNY is the only area non-profit organization dedicated exclusively to promoting independence and opportunity for people of all ages with vision or hearing loss.
Purpose of the Grant
To provide bridge-funding for the first year of operations for the new Liberty-Aurora Eye Center, a one-stop general optometry and low vision eye care clinic co-located with a full-service Article 28 Integrated Health Clinic.
Amount
$185,645Term
16 monthsGrant Regions
Upstate NYCandid
New York, NYAbout the Grantee
Candid’s mission is to strengthen the social sector by advancing knowledge about philanthropy in the U.S. and around the world.
Purpose of the Grant
For general operating support.
Amount
$2,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateCatholic Charities Community Services
New York, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Since 1917, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York has been supporting New Yorkers in need by
- Protecting & Nurturing Children & Youth
- Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless
- Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises
- Supporting the Physically & Emotionally Challenged
- Welcoming & Integrating Immigrants & Refugees
Purpose of the Grant
for COVID-19 response.
Amount
$2,000Term
2 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro Area, Upstate NYCatholic Charities Community Services
New York, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Since 1917, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York has been supporting New Yorkers in need by
- Protecting & Nurturing Children & Youth
- Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless
- Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises
- Supporting the Physically & Emotionally Challenged
- Welcoming & Integrating Immigrants & Refugees
Purpose of the Grant
To be reserved for Catholic Guild for the Blind specifically for essential training and professional development for a new Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (VRT), which will lead to program sustainability.
Amount
$34,998Term
4 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro Area, Upstate NYCatholic Charities Community Services
New York, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Since 1917, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York has been supporting New Yorkers in need by
- Protecting & Nurturing Children & Youth
- Feeding the Hungry & Sheltering the Homeless
- Strengthening Families & Resolving Crises
- Supporting the Physically & Emotionally Challenged
- Welcoming & Integrating Immigrants & Refugees
Purpose of the Grant
For Catholic Guild for the Blind specifically for the Program Director’s salary between September 2020 and January 2021.
Amount
$37,073Term
7 monthsGrant Regions
NYC Metro Area, Upstate NYFUNDAL
Mixco, GuatemalaAbout the Grantee
FUNDAL acts as a bridge to inclusion for students with deafblindness, visual and other impairments who need more specialized intervention in the beginning and then need support in the transition to mainstream education.
Purpose of the Grant
To (1) provide operating expenses for the Grantee from May to December 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis, (2) support the creation of a new digital transformation initiative leading to equal access to training materials and more efficient online services for all FUNDAL’s families, as well as an internet-based sustainability model for the future, and (3) allow the Grantee to repay a revolving bank loan maturing in June.
Amount
$307,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
International, Latin America & CaribbeanHealth Management Associates
Lansing MIAbout the Grantee
Health Management Associates (HMA) is a leading independent national research and consulting firm in the healthcare industry.
Purpose of the Grant
To identify strategic opportunities for foundations to support the establishment of sustainable models of care for New Yorkers who are blind or low vision.
Amount
$20,000Term
12 monthsGrant Regions
USA Multi-StateHelen Keller Services
Brooklyn, NY, USAAbout the Grantee
Since 1893, Helen Keller Services (HKS) has been committed to improving the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired or have combined hearing and vision loss.
Purpose of the Grant
To support Covid-19 response.