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 organizations serving children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Deadline: December 15

Final report form

Teacher Mini-Grants

Focus: Mini-grants (maximum of $500) to teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing. 

Deadline: March 15, May 15, October 15, December 15

Final report form

Technology that Supports Literacy Mini-Grants

Focus: A school administrator applies for a grant on behalf of teachers of children who are deaf or hard of hearing.  Each teacher is eligible to apply for up to $1,000 per year to purchase technology. 

Deadline: December 15

Final report form

Requirements

Grantees must submit a final report due by June 1 following the end of the project.

Staff Contact

Emily Savors, esavors@columbusfoundation.org