Funded by the Earl and Shirley Herbst Eye Research Fund, these grants promote eye research, enhance community awareness of eye disease and treatment and support ophthalmic educational opportunities for area medical providers.
Donor Name: Connecticut Community Foundation
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/08/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Efforts they support include
- Community health education on eye disease and treatment.
- Support for research institutions (preference is given to Connecticut-based research).
- Support of education and training for doctors and health care providers involved in eye disease research (preference is given to those based in Connecticut).
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for funding, an organization must:
- Be a not-for-profit organization recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or a municipal entity seeking a grant for public purposes. Organizations may also have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor if they do not have their own nonprofit status.
- Have a board that is representative of the community, of which a majority are neither employees nor relatives of employees.
For more information, visit CCF.
