Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)
This fund promotes hands-on experiences where youth who are deaf or hard of hearing can develop skills and values necessary for successful careers, including leadership training, goal setting, self-esteem building, and interpersonal and communication skills, thereby enhancing participation in their education, family, and community.
Traditional Grants
Focus: Support to central Ohio organizations serving children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Deadline: Applications are due December 15. Applications may be up to three typed pages.
Process: The D.E.A.F. Advisors review applications and make grant awards in January. Organizations receiving a grant are invited to attend a November meeting to present a progress report on the funded project or program. Handouts and PowerPoint presentations are appreciated but not required.
Teacher Mini-Grants
Focus: Teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing may apply for up to $500.
Deadline: March 15, May 15, October 15, December 15
Process: The D.E.A.F. Advisors review applications and make grant awards within six to eight weeks of each deadline.
Final Report: We appreciate hearing the outcomes of your grant funded activities via a Final Report, due at the conclusion of the project.
D.E.A.F. Teacher Mini-Grant Application
D.E.A.F. Teacher Mini-Grant Final Report
Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants
Focus: A school administrator applies for a grant on behalf of one or more teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Each teacher may request up to $1,000 per year to purchase technology that supports literacy development.
Deadline: December 15
Process: The D.E.A.F. Advisors review applications and make grant awards in January.
Final Report: We appreciate hearing the outcomes of your grant funded activities via a Final Report, due at the conclusion of the project.
D.E.A.F. Technology That Supports Literacy Application
D.E.A.F. Technology That Supports Literacy Final Report
Scholarships
Focus: Graduates of high schools in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union counties who are deaf or hard of hearing and have a strong academic record; financial need; good character; and plan to pursue full-time, post-secondary education.
Deadline: Please follow the link below for upcoming deadlines.
Process: Applications are accepted online. Candidates being considered for a scholarship are interviewed by the D.E.A.F. Advisors. Scholarships are announced in late April.
D.E.A.F. Scholarship on ScholarLink
Staff Contact
General questions, contact Emily Savors.
Scholarship questions, contact Alicia Szempruch.