[Delta Gamma](https://www.deltagamma.org)

January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typically $800,000–$925,000 awarded annually across ~50–56 organizations; individual award sizes vary.

Supports nonprofit programs advancing education, research, prevention, and quality of life for individuals who are blind or have low vision.

Grant is forecasted; deadlines are projected and may change.

--- ## Description The Service for Sight Grants program, administered by the Delta Gamma Foundation, funds nonprofit initiatives that directly benefit individuals living with blindness or low vision. The program supports projects that promote sight preservation, prevention and early intervention for visual impairments, education, research, and public awareness about vision-related issues. The Foundation prioritizes programs with broad, impactful reach and encourages innovative approaches that improve the quality of life for people affected by blindness or low vision. Grants are intended for national or nationwide programs, not local or single-state efforts. --- ## Due Dates - January 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - In recent years, total annual funding has ranged from $800,000 to $925,000, distributed among approximately 50–56 organizations. - Individual award amounts vary and are typically for one year. - Not all qualified proposals are funded, and not all awards are for the full amount requested. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) or comparable nonprofit organization. - Organization must be based in the U.S., Canada, or the United Kingdom (countries with Delta Gamma chapters or alumnae groups); funds must remain in these countries. - Programs must be national in scope or available to individuals nationwide. - Program focus must align with the Delta Gamma Foundation’s Service for Sight mission (benefiting those with blindness or low vision, sight preservation, or vision-related education/research). - The Foundation does **not** fund: - Local or single state-specific programs - General operating expenses, staff salaries (outside of direct program delivery), or fundraising - Programs completed before funding is awarded - Political or religious activities - More than one application per organization per cycle - Applications received after the published deadline - Programs inconsistent with non-discrimination ordinances --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via SmarterSelect (link will be available on the [grant program page](https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/service-for-sight-grants/)). - Required materials include: - Organization’s mission statement - Most recent financial statement (e.g., IRS 990 or Canadian T3010) - Detailed program description and budget - Number of individuals expected to benefit - Timeline for use of funds (within one year of receipt) - Plan for recognizing Delta Gamma Foundation support - If your organization received a grant in the previous cycle, a Grant Outcome Report must be submitted (ideally before reapplying, but no later than the application deadline). - Grants are reviewed by the Service for Sight Grants Committee, with final decisions made by the Foundation Board of Trustees. - Award notifications are typically sent in the spring. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to programs with broad, impactful reach and direct benefit to individuals with blindness or low vision. - Due to budget limitations, not all qualified proposals will receive funding. - Grant recipients must submit a Grant Outcome Report detailing expenditures, outcomes, and recognition of Delta Gamma support. - Organizations may only submit one application per cycle. --- ## External Links - [Service for Sight Grants Program Page](https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/service-for-sight-grants/) - [Delta Gamma Foundation](https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/) - [Contact Delta Gamma Foundation](https://www.deltagamma.org/contact-us/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General Inquiries | [grants@deltagamma.org](mailto:grants@deltagamma.org) | | Foundation Phone | 614-481-8169 | | Executive Offices Address| 3250 Riverside Drive, Columbus, OH 43221 |

Service for Sight Grants

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