Through this funding opportunity, the Oberkotter Foundation seeks to invest in solutions that help families overcome the challenges and barriers that can prevent full-time hearing device use, so children who are deaf or hard of hearing can achieve age-appropriate spoken language and literacy milestones. We welcome proposals for projects that promote hearing device use during all waking hours in infants and young children. Nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations that are located and operating within the United States, with experience in early childhood hearing loss and social drivers of health access, are invited to apply.
Read the full Request for Proposal for complete information about funding objectives, application requirements, eligibility criteria, and key dates.
To be considered for funding, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Please review the following steps to submit your application.
Review the Request for Proposal (RFP) for more information about this grant opportunity, to better understand the project’s requirements, and assess eligibility for applying. The application questions for this RFP can be previewed here.
When ready to apply, click the “Apply Now” button or follow this link to go to the page for the grant opportunity on Foundant, the Oberkotter Foundation’s online grant management system.
For new users, click "Create an Account" and follow the prompts to create your account. For existing account holders, enter your credentials when prompted.
If you have any technical or clarification questions pertaining to the RFP or using Foundant, please email grants@oberkotterfoundation.org by May 11, 2026. Please note that we are unable to provide feedback or guidance on specific projects, methods, or approaches.
All applications must be submitted by 11:59:59 PM EDT on May 29, 2026. You will be unable to submit applications after that time.
Please refer to the timeline below for important dates.
