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Find similar grantsMichigan Foundation for Vision Awareness (MFVA) Grants is sponsored by Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness. Awards grants for research and projects related to vision and eye health in Michigan.
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Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness Click the image above to view and download our 2025 Annual Report The mission of the Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness (MFVA) is to provide educational outreach to people of all ages regarding their vision and eye health; to award academic scholarships to optometric students; to help fund grants to organizations that support vision related scientific research and to award grants to organizations helping the underserved that promote eye health and well being.
You know vision is a gift. That’s why you can appreciate the joy of nearly 700 young Special Olympics athletes receiving prescription glasses. Or knowing that 150 children of Northern Michigan migrant workers received free vision screenings and follow-up care.
Support us by applying for grants to support your vision related project, or by joining the MFVA Board. If you have a vision-related project you need assistance with, please complete our online application for a project or research grant. MFVA Grant recipient Dr. Avesh Raghunandan with MFVA Vice President, Dr. Cynthia Geneva and MFVA Past President, Michael Becker.
Dr. Julie Marvin-Manders, Lindsey Lewis, Dr. Cynthia Geneva and Dr. Mitch Dobrezelewski. Recipients of first-year optometry scholarship with MCO Dean, Dr. David Damari and MFVA Past President, Michael Becker. Project Grant Application Grants will be reviewed by the MFVA Board shortly after the deadline dates of September 1 and March 1 of each year .
It is imperative that your request be submitted prior to or by no later than the above dates to be considered by the Board in a timely manner. Submission of the application does in no way mean the funds will be granted. No plans or commitments should be made by the applicant until the request has been evaluated and approved by MFVA.
Learn more Research Grant Application Grants will be reviewed by the MFVA Board shortly after the deadline dates of September 1 and March 1 of each year . It is imperative that your request be submitted prior to or by no later than the above dates to be considered by the Board in a timely manner.
Applicant should complete the form with appropriate attachments, including letters of support and/or recommendation from faculty of sponsoring institution. Learn more The MFVA has awarded more than $1,000,000 in grants and scholarships since 1995! Given in Grant awards in 2025 The MFVA awards grants annually for research and projects.
In 2025, grants were awarded to: MCO/Dr. Emily Aslakson: $500 for a Student Workshop, Exalta Health: $20,929 for a retinal camera and autorefractor University of Detroit Mercy School of Optometry: $20,000 funding to put toward equipment for Myopia Control Study, Eye Care for Detroit/Dr. Cleamon Moorer: $28,291 equipment upgrades for a mobile eye care clinic, MCO/Dr. Chad Rosen: $10,715 for Dry Eye Research Project, SVOSH/Student Mission Trips: $16,880, Dr. Gary Bernstein Community Health Clinic: $15,000.
Scholarship awards in 2025 Scholarships support Michigan first-year MCO optometry students or 3rd year optometry students. The MFVA has awarded $753,000 ($669,525 to MCO) in scholarships since 1958! MFVA has supported the Student Volunteer Optometric Services to Humanity (SVOSH) with funding of more than $200,000!
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations supporting vision-related projects in Michigan. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness (MFVA) Grants is funded by Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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