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

April 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typically $800,000–$925,000 total granted annually to 50+ organizations; individual award sizes vary.

Supports national programs advancing education, research, and quality of life for people with blindness or low vision.

Only national-scope, nonprofit programs in the U.S., Canada, or U.K. are eligible; local or single-state projects are not funded.

--- ## Description The Service for Sight Grants, offered by the Delta Gamma Foundation, fund nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving the lives of individuals who are blind or have low vision. The program supports initiatives focused on sight preservation education and research, early intervention, provision of resources and technology, and public awareness related to vision health. Grants are awarded to organizations with a national reach that align with Delta Gamma’s mission to create a broad, meaningful impact in the field of visual impairment. --- ## Due Dates - April 2026 (Full application deadline, anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The Foundation typically awards a total of $800,000–$925,000 annually, supporting over 50 organizations each year. - Individual grant amounts vary by project and available funds. - Funding is for programmatic expenses only; grants do not cover staff salaries, overhead, or fundraising costs. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) or comparable nonprofit organizations. - Organizations must be based in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K., and funds must remain in these countries. - Programs must be national in scope or available to individuals nationwide (local or single-state programs are not eligible). - Activities must align with the Service for Sight mission (sight preservation, early intervention, quality of life for people with blindness or low vision, or public awareness). - Grants will not fund: - General operating expenses or staff salaries outside of program delivery - Programs completed before funding is awarded - Political or religious activities - More than one request per organization per cycle - Late or incomplete applications --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via SmarterSelect (link available on the [program page](https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/service-for-sight-grants/)) when the cycle opens. - Required materials include: - Organization’s mission statement - Most recent financial statement (990 or T3010) - Detailed program description and budget - Number of individuals expected to benefit - Timeline for fund usage (within one year) - Plans for acknowledging Delta Gamma Foundation support - Previous grantees must submit a Grant Outcome Report before reapplying. - Applications are reviewed by the Service for Sight Grants Committee with final approval by the Board of Trustees. - Notification of awards occurs each spring. --- ## Additional Information - Preference is given to programs directly benefitting individuals living with blindness or low vision and those with the greatest impact. - Due to funding limits, not all qualified proposals are funded, and award amounts may differ from requests. - Grant recipients must provide outcome documentation and public acknowledgment of Delta Gamma support. --- ## 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/) - [Online Application Portal (when open)](https://www.deltagamma.org/foundation/service-for-sight-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |------------------------|------------------------------------------| | General Grant Inquiries| [grants@deltagamma.org](mailto:grants@deltagamma.org) | | Foundation Office | [Contact Form](https://www.deltagamma.org/contact-us/) | | Phone | 614-481-8169 |

Service for Sight Grants

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