Any organization serving deaf communities can apply as long as it is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or has a fiscal sponsor.

The Foundation did not cap the organization size to be eligible for this grant. However, preference may be given (a) to organizations and communities who are often overlooked by philanthropy, (b) communities with less access to power and opportunities, and c) historically underrepresented and underfunded organizations.

The Foundation will not fund individuals, sponsorship or capital project (such as: construction, renovation, or expansion).

The maximum request is $25,000 regardless of organization size.

We encourage organizations to choose one project to focus on.

We understand that capacity building is a continuous process and contingent upon funding being available, as grantees, additional funding opportunities may be made available to you in the future.

The Foundation wishes to keep the reporting requirement simple. Grantees will participate in a mid-year site visit and/or check in call. Grantees will also be required to submit a final report at the end of the grant cycle. Reports will be made available in American Sign Language, English and Spanish. Lastly, organizations receiving funding will need to share a story of what they have accomplished and how the money has been spent.

• Meets eligibility requirements
• Sufficient information provided in application to make informed decision
• Strength of proposal in addressing a capacity need that will either improve operational or long-term sustainability of the organization
• Level of impact this funding will have on community