Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations

Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF) Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations is sponsored by Deaf Organizations Fund (DOF). This grant provides unrestricted funding to deaf-centric organizations and programs that primarily work with members of deaf communities. Priority is given to proposals focusing on immediate, urgent needs of community members (e.

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A record-breaking $200,000 has been distributed among 10 outstanding deaf organizations and programs across the country. Click below to learn more about our 2026 grantees and their projects! Congratulations, 2026 Grantees!

A record-breaking $200,000 has been distributed among 10 outstanding deaf organizations and programs across the country. Click below to learn more about our 2026 grantees and their projects! The video card is a dark blue background with a wide teal band across the center.

Large dark blue text on the teal band reads, “OUR 2026 GRANTEES”. The Deaf Organizations Fund logo appears in the upper right corner. Decorative coral dotted-outline rectangles are partially visible in the upper left and lower right corners..

Please click the video to watch it in YouTube and access video transcript and captions. Have you found yourself wondering if your deaf organization or program should apply for certain grants? Register now for our upcoming training session with experienced organization leader Darian B.

Gambrell on July 23 at 12PM CT about the realities of grant writing! Darian B. Gambrell is currently the Executive Director for DEAF, Inc. in the Greater Boston area of Massachusetts, where she oversees 5 Eastern regional offices.

Prior to arriving at DEAF, Inc., Gambrell was a manager at the Raleigh regional center of the North Carolina Division of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services, which has seven regional centers across the state.

She was employed at Gallaudet University for over 15 years and was known for her student-centered management; she oversaw the Office of Student Success and had a leadership role in the university’s JumpStart and Peer Mentoring programs for incoming students. Gambrell has worked in several positions in non-profit, colleges, and state agencies throughout her career.

She is a current member on the Board of Trustees at Gallaudet University and a former board member for Arts Access, Inc. in Raleigh, NC. Gambrell hosts community conversations and workshops and has since cultivated a reputation as an engaging facilitator. She received her certificate from Institute for Nonprofit Practice in May 2023 and is a member of 2024 YW LEADBOSTON Cohort.

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The Impact Grant has closed The Impact Grant has closed The 2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations is no longer accepting applications. We will announce our funding decisions in May. Our newest program is intentionally designed with deaf organizations and programs in mind.

You can register for free upcoming training sessions, browse a growing library of training materials, and check out helpful nonprofit resources. Register now for our first training session with seasoned fundraiser Marilyn Jean Smith on May 21, 2026 at 1PM CT about the basics of donor development.

Visit the Training Institute Marilyn Jean Smith (she/her) is the founder and former executive director of the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) in Seattle, Washington and is considered the Mother of the Anti-Violence Movement in Deaf America. She received her B. A.

and her M. A. from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.

C. Her work at ADWAS brought many awards, including those from President Clinton, Gallaudet University, and the National Association of the Deaf, and Deaf Women United. She received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Gallaudet University in 2004.

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Our competitive grant program for deaf organizations reopens in early 2027. Access two databases that centralize deaf organizations and programs along with consultants available to support their needs. Apply for unrestricted funding.

Our competitive grant program for deaf organizations reopens in early 2027. Find, collaborate with, or fund deaf organizations that provide services and resources to deaf communities. Connect with experts to support your deaf organization or program.

The consultants listed are committed to accessibility. Explore our listing of legislation and policies with potential impacts on the operations of deaf organizations. Our 2025 Social Impact is Here: The Cliff Notes After the end of each year, our team appreciates the opportunity to reflect on challenges navigated, goals attained, and new paths to forge in the months ahead.

In our latest social impact report, we address the obvious: last year was rough for many […] Our 2025 Social Impact is Here: The Cliff Notes After the end of each year, our team appreciates the opportunity to reflect on challenges navigated, goals attained, and new paths to forge in the months ahead.

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