Through this funding opportunity, the Oberkotter Foundation aims to support timely access to newborn hearing healthcare, particularly in underserved communities.
Donor Name: Oberkotter Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/28/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 3 Years
Details:
The Foundation welcomes proposals from 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving families of children who are deaf or hard of hearing in the United States who would like to introduce or expand a navigator program to assist families in achieving and accelerating early hearing detection, identification, and intervention. Proposals should strive to minimize loss-to-follow-up/ documentation after newborn hearing screening, ensure prompt completion of audiology diagnostic assessment as needed, and/or facilitate prompt access to hearing technology and early intervention services for children identified as deaf or hard-of-hearing.
This funding opportunity is designed not only to support implementation of a navigator program, but also to create insights into navigator utilization and impact, the challenges associated with the development and operation of a navigator program, and the financial requirements of operating such a program in real-world settings.
Grant Period
Grants will be paid in annual installments for a period of up to three years.
Project Requirements
Selected proposals will receive up to three (3) years of funding, beginning April 2026. Competitive applications may include:
- Implementation of a navigator program, either independently or in partnership with other organization(s),
- Expansion or modification of an existing navigator program, and
- Adaptation of a proven navigator program adapted from another setting.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Tax-Exempt Status: Grants are only awarded to registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations located within the United States.
- Organizational Capacity: Applicants must have the administrative, financial, and operational capacity to manage grant funds and deliver on all proposed activities.
- Relevant Expertise: The applicant must have experience and/or foundational knowledge in early hearing detection, identification, and intervention, as well as social drivers of health access.
For more information, visit Oberkotter Foundation.
