The Deaf Organizations Fund is seeking applications for its Impact Grant Program.
Donor Name: Deaf Organizations Fund
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/10/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
In response to current challenges within the nonprofit sector and the funding barriers that deaf nonprofits routinely face, Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) has doubled the grantmaking to $200K.
They recognize that as a funder, they have a critical role in supporting nonprofits through the current crisis. The Impact Grant will continue to be unrestricted, with priority given to proposals that focus on:
- Immediate, urgent needs (community):
- Meeting the time-sensitive needs of community members. For example, food, housing, safety, and access to mental health services, among other fundamental aspects of well-being
- Sustainable, long-term needs (organization):
- Addressing the capacity building needs of the organization. For example, cost-sharing of resources among partner organizations, development efforts, administrative needs, etc.
Funding Information
The 2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations (“Impact Grant”) will provide one-year grants of $20,000 to ten selected deaf nonprofits and programs.
Eligibility Criteria
- Deaf-centric organizations and programs that primarily work with members of deaf communities.
- Organizations based in the U.S. with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status, or organizations that have a fiscal sponsor based in the U.S. with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status.
Ineligibility
- Capital projects, such as construction, renovations, or physical expansions.
- An event(s), festival, or conference.
- Individuals not affiliated with a nonprofit organization, such as those requesting scholarships, loans, sponsorships, or funds for personal assistive devices.
For more information, visit Deaf Organizations Fund.
