Bringing Hearing Screening and Diagnostic Services to Children and Families
Pediatric Hearing Services supports organizations bringing hearing screening and diagnostic care closer to children and families to identify hearing status promptly and reduce barriers to access.
Funder: Oberkotter Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (Applications open) | November 9, 2026 (Questions deadline) | November 30, 2026 (Full application deadline, 11:59:59 PM Eastern) | March 2027 (Notification) | April 1, 2027 (Estimated grant start)
Funding Amounts: No minimum or maximum award amount; up to three years, paid annually
Summary: Supports new or expanded pediatric hearing screening and diagnostic services that bring care closer to children and families.
Key Information: Large capital investments, including vehicles, trailers, and acquisition or construction of physical space, are not supported.
Description
The Oberkotter Foundation supports projects that introduce or expand pediatric hearing screening and/or diagnostic services by bringing care closer to children and families. The opportunity aims to promote timely identification of hearing status, reduce loss-to-follow-up, and address barriers to accessing traditional pediatric audiology settings. Approaches may include community-embedded services, telehealth, mobile care, or other service delivery models.
Projects may implement a new service, expand or modify an existing project, or adapt a proven approach from another setting. The Foundation prioritizes interventions for children from birth to 3 years of age, consideration of underserved families, and potential for broader impact. Proposals should address community-specific barriers, define measurable goals, track service impact and project costs, and consider sustainability beyond the grant period.
