| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS FOUNDATION | NEWTON, MA | $103,269 | 2025 | SUPPORT TO RECRUIT, RETAIN, AND PROVIDE PARTIAL TUITION SUPPORT TO A COHORT OF UP TO 38 DIVERSE SCHOLARS TO COMPLETE A GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CORTICAL/CEREBRAL VISUAL IMPAIRMENT OR DEAFBLINDNESS. |
| VISIONSERVE ALLIANCE | BRENTWOOD, MO | $50,500 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT A META-ANALYSIS CONDUCTED BY TTI HEALTH RESEARCH ECONOMICS, WHICH WILL REVIEW EXISTING, PUBLISHED RESEARCH ON THE VALUE OF VISION REHABILITATION SERVICES. |
| SOUTHERN ARIZONA ASSOCIATION FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO ACHIEVE COMPLETE ACCESS TO CERTIFICATION PRIVILEGES AND ENABLE SAAVI TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING ON A NATIONAL SCALE. |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED - SAN FRANCISCO | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE SALARIES OF LIGHTHOUSE ORIENTATION & MOBILITY SPECIALISTS TO TRAIN PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION TO SAFELY, INDEPENDENTLY, AND CONFIDENTLY TRAVEL AT HOME, IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS, AND THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES AND BEYOND. |
| FUTURE IN SIGHT | CONCORD, NH | $50,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FIS IN EXPANDING ITS VOLUNTEER PROGRAM TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED ACROSS ALL CORNERS OF THE STATE. PROVIDING ESSENTIAL TRANSPORTATION AND COMPANIONSHIP WILL GIVE THESE INDIVIDUALS THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO FACE THEIR DISABILITY WITH CONFIDENCE AND ASSERT THEIR DESIRE FOR INDEPENDENCE. |
| THE CARROLL CENTER FOR THE BLIND | NEWTON, MA | $45,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR AN EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST WHO WILL IMPLEMENT A MULTIFACETED APPROACH THAT ADDRESSES BOTH SYSTEMIC CHALLENGES AND INDIVIDUAL EMPOWERMENT TO ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT. |
| MAB COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | BROOKLINE, MA | $40,662 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR MASSACHUSETTS OLDER ADULTS WHO EXPERIENCE DIFFICULTY ADJUSTING TO VISION LOSS, WHICH CAN LEAD TO DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, AND REDUCED INDEPENDENCE. |
| CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY OF IDAHO | BOISE, ID | $40,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR APPROXIMATELY HALF OF THE COST OF A TRAINER/SUPERVISOR FOR THEIR NEW NATURE & ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. |
| BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER INC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR THE ADDITION OF NEW STAFF TO SERVE MORE TODDLERS AT THE BLIND CHILDREN'S CENTER. |
| HIGHER GROUND USA INC | KETCHUM, ID | $35,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR THE IDAHO SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND'S HIGHER GROUND WINTER PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE A NEW INITIATIVE FOR THE SCHOOL'S BLIND/VI DEPARTMENT. |
| CONKLIN DAVIS CENTER FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED | DAYTONA BEACH, FL | $35,000 | 2025 | ENABLE TACTILE CREATIONS TO PROVIDE BLIND STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, CREATIVITY, AND SENSORY EXPLORATION THROUGH TACTILE ART EXPERIENCES. |
| BLIND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | THORNTON, CO | $35,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT TO HIRE A FULL-TIME DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT LEAD TO TEACH DIGITAL ACCESSIBILITY ANALYST CLASS AND OVERSEE THE BIT APPRENTICES WORKING ON ACCESSIBILITY PROJECTS. |
| CAMP SUMMIT INC | DALLAS, TX | $34,744 | 2025 | FUNDING TO CREATE A SENSORY GARDEN THAT WILL BE RICH IN SENSORY EXPERIENCES TO PROMOTE RELAXATION, CURIOSITY, AND ENJOYMENT WHILE BEING LARGE ENOUGH FOR THE CAMPERS TO PARTICIPATE TOGETHER. |
| NEWVIEW OKLAHOMA INC | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK | $32,400 | 2025 | PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 8 STUDENTS TO ATTEND NEWVIEWS MOVE PROGRAM, WHICH IS A VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM THAT EMPOWERS BLIND AND LOW-VISION INDIVIDUALS TO RETURN TO WORK, SCHOOL, AND LIFE. |
| HOPE COMMUNITY SERVICES INC | GLENDALE, AZ | $30,500 | 2025 | ASSIST HCS IN EXPANDING ITS SPECIALIZED TRAUMA THERAPY PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED EXTRAORDINARILY COMPLEX, ONGOING TRAUMA BY PROVIDING ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY. |
| UNITED STATES ASSOCIATION OF BLIND ATHLETES | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $30,250 | 2025 | FUNDING TO ADD A BLIND SOCCER COORDINATOR TO FACILITATE THE HOLISTIC GROWTH OF BLIND SOCCER ACROSS GRASSROOTS SITES, COACH/OFFICIAL PIPELINE, AND NATIONWIDE EXPANSION. |
| AMERICAN PRINTING HOUSE FOR THE BLIND INC | LOUISVILLE, KY | $30,000 | 2025 | ASSIST APH BY ELEVATING INDIVIDUAL, PARENT, EDUCATOR, AND PROFESSIONAL AWARENESS, APPLICATION, AND PEER SHARING OF THE APH CONNECTCENTER TRANSITION HUB AND JOB SEEKER'S TOOLKIT THROUGH THE PROVISION OF IN-PERSON TRAINING DELIVERED BY APH CONNECTCENTER PROFESSIONAL STAFF. |
| WAYPOINT ADVENTURES INC | LEXINGTON, MA | $29,500 | 2025 | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR STAFF AND DIRECT COSTS RELATED TO OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMMING, MARKETING, & OUTREACH SUPPORT. |
| NORTHWEST CHILDREN'S HOME | LEWISTON, ID | $29,083 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPLY THREE ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF A THERAPEUTIC TREATMENT MODEL FOR THE NEW NCH PSYCHIATRIC TREATMENT FACILITY: CONSTRUCTION OF A GAZEBO, RENOVATION OF AN INTERIOR ATRIUM, AND FURNISHINGS FOR A FAMILY APARTMENT. |
| HEALING MEALS FOUNDATION CORPORATION | WEATOGUE, CT | $25,750 | 2025 | SUPPORT HMCP TO DEEPEN ENGAGEMENT WITH SPANISH-SPEAKING CLIENTS THROUGH THE WORK OF A BI-LINGUAL COMMUNITY LIAISON, WHO WILL BUILD BRIDGES TO DIRECTLY DELIVER RESOURCES TO PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS WHO JOIN ON A JOURNEY TO HEALTH. |
| HELEN KELLER SERVICES | BROOKLYN, NY | $25,200 | 2025 | ENABLE HELEN KELLER SERVICES TO OFFER TWO PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR O&M/VRT STUDENTS. |
| VIA | BUFFALO, NY | $24,148 | 2025 | PROVIDE FUNDING FOR A PILOT PROGRAM TO TRAIN SENIORS WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY TO MAXIMIZE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND PURCHASE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY. |
| OUTDOORS FOR ALL | SEATTLE, WA | $24,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR OUTDOORS FOR ALL TO PROVIDE ADAPTIVE RECREATION PROGRAMS TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. |
| LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND AND LOW VISION | TAMPA, FL | $23,780 | 2025 | FUNDING TO REPLACE A VEHICLE USED TO TRANSPORT COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO ARE BLIND TO ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY TRAINING SESSIONS TO GAIN GREATER INDEPENDENCE. |
| UTAH SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND EDUCATION FOUNDATION | OGDEN, UT | $21,996 | 2025 | ENABLE USDB TO PROVIDE NEW TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS AND ASSISTIVE DEVICES TO BLIND STUDENTS TO AID IN INDEPENDENCE. |
| THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY THE COLLEGE AT BROCKPORT | BROCKPORT, NY | $21,000 | 2025 | FUNDING FOR NEW OR RESTART 4-5 CAMP ABILITIES SUMMER CAMPS FOR THOSE WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS AND BLINDNESS TO LEARN HOW TO STAY ACTIVE AND HEALTHY, BE INDEPENDENT, AND SELF-ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION. |
| THE JOY BUS | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,090 | 2025 | FINANCIAL SUPPORT TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED VAN THAT IS USED TO DELIVER SHELF-STABLE AND FROZEN MEALS TO 100 CANCER PATIENTS EACH WEEK. |
| MINDING YOUR MIND | ARDMORE, PA | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT MINDING YOUR MIND TO PROVIDE 40 MENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS IN MAINE AND RHODE ISLAND TO STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND PARENTS. |
| SEEDLINGS BRAILLE BOOKS FOR CHILDREN | LIVONIA, MI | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR SEEDLINGS B4B PROGRAM, AN INVITE-ONLY PROGRAM FOR EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAMS, TO RECEIVE TWO PRINT-BRAILLE-AND-PICTURE BOOKS FOR EACH PRE-BRAILLE READER (AGES BIRTH-3) WHO IS ENROLLED. |
| FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN | PHOENIX, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO ENABLE FBC TO REPAIR A BACKLOG OF ABOUT 200 PERKINS BRAILLE WRITERS FOR STUDENTS TO USE. |
| HOMESHARE VERMONT INC | SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT | $20,000 | 2025 | ENABLE HOMESHARE TO REACH MORE HOSTS THROUGH AN ENGAGEMENT WITH A MARKETING CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP AN EFFECTIVE AND APPEALING MARKETING STRATEGY. |
| PROJECT READ | PROVO, UT | $20,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT TO MEET THE IMMEDIATE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS AND BUILD A FOUNDATION FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH SO THAT PROJECT READ IS BETTER POSITIONED TO PROVIDE CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT IN LITERACY AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS. |
| IDAHO YOUTH RANCH INC | BOISE, ID | $20,000 | 2025 | FUNDS TO DIRECTLY SUPPORT THE IDAHO YOUTH RANCH YOUTH WORKS PROGRAM WHICH HELPS AT-RISK YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS FIND A JOB AND KEEP A JOB. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES CAREER READINESS AND FINANCIAL LITERACY TRAINING. |
| COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND | RICHARDSON, TX | $20,000 | 2025 | PROVIDE FUNDING TO COMPUTERS FOR THE BLIND TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF DIGITAL EQUITY BY SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDING THE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS WHO PURCHASE AFFORDABLE COMPUTERS, AS WELL AS FOR THEIR SUPPORT TEAM, I.E., FAMILY, FRIENDS, ETC. |
| NORTHWEST ASSOCIATION FOR BLIND ATHLETES | VANCOUVER, WA | $18,660 | 2025 | FUNDS FOR A NEW PROGRAM MANAGER IN THE BOISE OFFICE WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXPANSION OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IN IDAHO FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE BLIND. |
| SPECIAL SURFERS | SACO, ME | $15,000 | 2025 | ENABLE SPECIAL SURFERS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL WETSUITS TO ACCOMMODATE THEIR GROWING NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS AND A NEW TRAILER TO STORE ALL OF THEIR GEAR. |
| FRIENDS IN ACTION | DURHAM, NH | $14,820 | 2025 | ENABLE FIA TO OFFER COST-FREE FAMILY EVENTS AND NEW PROGRAMMING TO PARTICIPANTS TO HELP INCREASE INCLUSION AND DECREASE THE FEELING OF ISOLATION. |
| RIDE FOR JOY THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM INC | CALDWELL, ID | $11,100 | 2025 | SUPPORT RIDE FOR JOYS INSTRUCTOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM AS THEY GUIDE APPLICANTS THROUGH A CERTIFICATION PROCESS, PROVIDE A PAID INTERNSHIP FOR THEIR TEACHING HOURS, AND REIMBURSE THE FINAL EXAM COST. |
| SPECIAL KIDS SPECIAL FAMILIES INC | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | $10,500 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT LOW-INCOME CHILDREN AT ZACHS PLACE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND HIGH NEEDS. |
| YOUTH FULL MAINE | BIDDEFORD, ME | $10,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO BUILD A YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY GREENHOUSE TO SUPPLY FRESH PRODUCE FOR FOOD-INSECURE FAMILIES THROUGH YOUTH FULL MAINE PROGRAMS. |
| RALSTON HOUSE | ARVADA, CO | $10,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF FORENSIC INTERVIEWING STAFF WHO PROVIDE SPECIALIZED INTERVIEWS OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED OR WITNESSED A CRIME. |
| BRIDGE II SPORTS INC | DURHAM, NC | $9,730 | 2025 | ASSIST BRIDGE II SPORTS IN PURCHASING TWO E-ASSIST MOTOR RECUMBENT TANDEM BICYCLES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS. |
| HORIZONS INC | SOUTH WINDAM, CT | $9,400 | 2025 | FUNDING TO ENABLE HORIZONS TO RENOVATE A SPACE TO CREATE A DESIGNATED HOBBY CENTER THAT IS MORE USER-FRIENDLY, FUNCTIONAL, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR THEIR CAMPERS. |
| IDAHO DIABETES YOUTH PROGRAMS | BOISE, ID | $8,000 | 2025 | FUNDING TO SUPPORT FAMILY CAMPS WHERE PARENTS, SIBLINGS AND YOUTH WITH DIABETES WILL BE ABLE TO RECEIVE SOCIAL AND DIABETES SUPPORT IN AN OVERNIGHT SETTING. |
| KIDS ON THE MOVE | OREM, UT | $6,565 | 2025 | PROVIDE FUNDS AND HANDS-ON HELP TO MAKE OVER A RESPITE CARE ROOM FOR CHILDREN WHO NEED CALMING, FOCUSING, AND STIMULATION WHILE AWAY FROM THEIR CAREGIVERS. |
| JUMP THE MOON | LOGAN, UT | $5,602 | 2025 | ASSIST JUMP THE MOON IN PURCHASING A BRAILLE PRINTER AND ADAPTIVE ART SUPPLIES TO PROVIDE VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY AND TOOLS TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES THROUGH ART. |
| SARATOGA SHREDDERS INC | PORTER CORNERS, NY | $5,100 | 2025 | FUNDS TO INTRODUCE AN INCLUSIVE LEARN-TO-RIDE PROGRAM TO EMPOWER STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES FROM GRADES 1-12 TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS OF BIKE RIDING USING BALANCE BIKES. |
| MIRACLE LEAGUE OF CONNECTICUT INC | WEST HARTFORD, CT | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT FOR THE ICAN BIKE PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES TO RIDE A TYPICAL 2-WHEEL BICYCLE. |
| ZEBRA CROSSINGS | DOVER, NH | $5,000 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH DOWN SYNDROME TO ATTEND CAMP WITH THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, BOOST INDEPENDENCE, AND REDUCE ANXIETY RELATED TO THEIR MEDICAL CONDITION. |
| SAFE TODDLES | FISHKILL, NY | $5,000 | 2025 | SUPPORT TO PROVIDE PEDIATRIC BELT CANE FOR TODDLERS THAT ARE BLIND OR LOW VISION, LEARNING HOW TO WALK AND NAVIGATE THEIR SURROUNDINGS. |