Stiftung Augenlicht supports eye health and blindness-prevention projects, with a strong emphasis on practical, hands-on interventions that expand access to ophthalmic care in underserved regions. Their grants commonly fund the building or expansion of eye clinics, medical equipment, training programs for eye-care professionals, and emergency treatment for eye injuries, especially in Africa but also in Germany. They also appear willing to back organizations that provide direct services to blind or visually impaired people and mobile/humanitarian eye-care efforts such as Mercy Ships.
Project-based grantmaking through a general funding application program; supports discrete initiatives rather than unrestricted support, with grants likely targeted to infrastructure, equipment, training, and emergency response. The grantee list suggests international, often Africa-focused awards with some Germany-based support, and a mix of one-off capital or program grants to established clinics, hospitals, and specialized nonprofits.
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Applicants should submit a project-based proposal through the foundation’s Förderanträge program, clearly showing how the work improves eye-care delivery, blindness prevention, or treatment capacity. Strong applications will be specific about geography, equipment or training needs, expected patient reach, and how the project builds sustainable ophthalmic infrastructure; priority appears to go to practical, direct-service projects rather than broad advocacy.
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftung Augenlicht that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Projects by an organization, association, or foundation that are considered worthy of support under §2 of the foundation's statutes. The foundation states that a formless inquiry is sufficient to request the application form.
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