The Inspiration Foundation in partnership with VisionServe Alliance has created a fund to assist VSA member organizations to purchase assistive technology equipment for classrooms. The Inspiration Foundation’s Board believes strongly that successful job placement and retention depends on strong technology skills, and that independent living skills are augmented by technology. They also recognize how difficult it is for smaller nonprofit organizations to keep their technology classrooms up to date.

• Grants are for nonprofits providing tech training programs that enhance employment opportunities for students
• Maximum grant request of $5,000
• Open to all Current VisionServe Alliance Nonprofit Members only
• Representative must be registered for Kansas City conference and attend conference to successfully win (Register Here)
• Representative will meet with Inspiration Team at conference to create testimonials video
• Submit Outcome report 12 months after the grant. Provide outcomes and impact on competitive integrated employment
• If awarded a grant, you must submit proof of purchase of equipment 3 months from receipt of grant
• Fill out Inspiration Outcome report and submit back by October 31^st, 2024
• Create awareness about Inspiration Tech Grant by providing proof of publicity of your award on your agency’s website, social media channels and newsletter. Further details will be provided to awardees.
• Prior Inspiration Grant winners are eligible for this year’s grant and will need to submit an updated outcome report to be eligible.

Link to application form Receipt deadline for all 2024 nominations is March 8, 2024.

2018

Lighthouse for the Visually Impaired and Blind Inc.

2019

Alaska Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Community Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired

Ensight Skills Center

Florida Center for the Blind

In-Sight

Savanah Association for the Blind

Valley Center for the Blind

2020

Association for the Blind & Visually Impaired – Michigan

Balance for Blind Adults

Community Center for the Blind & Visually Impaired

Community Services for Sight

Computers for the Blind

Earle Baum Center

Florida Center for the Blind

In-Sight

Lighthouse of Pinellas

Nu-Visions Center

San Diego Center for the Blind

Savannah Association for the Blind

The Vision Institute of South Carolina

Valley Center for the Blind

2021

Florida Center for the Blind

In-Sight

Valley Center for the Blind

Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired

2022

None awarded

2023

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Michigan

Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – South Carolina

Braille Institute

Children’s Center for the Visually Impaired

Lighthouse for the Blind and Low Vision

The Lighthouse, Inc

Sight Center of Northwest Ohio

World Services for the Blind