Inspiration Foundation Assistive Technology Grants
The Inspiration Foundation has created a fund to assist VisionServe Alliance member organizations in purchasing 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.
Eligibility
- 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
- A representative from your company must be registered for the conference in Columbus, Ohio (May 27 – 30, 2026) and attend the conference to successfully receive a grant (Register Here)
- Your representative will agree to meet with the Inspiration Foundation Team at the conference to create a video testimonial
- Award grantees must submit proof of purchase of equipment within 3 months of grant receipt
- Award grantees must also submit an Impact Report by October 31, 2026, confirming outcomes and impact on competitive integrated employment.
- Award grantees must provide proof of publicity of their award on the agency’s website, social media channels, and newsletter to create awareness about the Inspiration Tech Grant. Further details will be provided to grant awardees.
- Prior Inspiration Grant winners are eligible for this year’s grant and will need to submit an updated Impact Report to be eligible.
The 2026 grant application submission window is open from February 2, 2026 – April 3, 2026.
There will be a webinar with information for applicants on February 18, 2026. Register Here!
You can watch last year’s Assistive Technology Grant Webinar below:
List of previous winners
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 for the Blind, Inc
Sight Center of Northwest Ohio
World Services for the Blind
2024
Balance for Blind Adults
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
Lighthouse for the Blind of Fort Worth
The Lighthouse for the Blind, Inc.
The Lighthouse of Houston
Visually Impaired Advancement (VIA)
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired
World Services for the Blind
2025
Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Michigan
Cincinnati Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired
East Texas Lighthouse
San Diego Center for the Blind
The Carroll Center for the Blind
Valley Center for the Blind
Vision Forward Association
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired