Staff in NEI’s intramural program may be eligible to apply for and accept grants from certain outside organizations and granting agencies. NEI also offers funding opportunities for research.
A Searchable Database for Grant opportunities:
Potential Funding Resources:
This is not a comprehensive list; if you'd like to suggest an organization, please contact 2020@nei.nih.gov. List does not reflect endorsement by NEI.
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
- Blind Children's Center*
- BrightFocus*
- The Glaucoma Foundation
- Glaucoma Research Foundation
- Grand Challenges in Global Health/Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Knights Templar Eye Foundation (KTEF)*
- Macula Vision Research Foundation (NOTE: You must file a 1-2 page letter of intent outlining your proposed projects or research interests with MVRF before you can apply.)
- Prevent Blindness America
- Prevention of Blindness Society*
- Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation
- U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Vision Research Program*
If you are an NEI staff member and have questions about the process, please contact cesarp@nei.nih.gov.