One in 20 Australians aged 50-plus has moderate to severe vision impairment.
As much as 35% of Australians with diabetes have diabetic retinopathy.
Vision disorders cost Australia approximately $9.85 billion.
Statistics from IAPB , Macular Disease Foundation Australia , and National Library of Medicine
The mission of the SightFirst Grant program is to develop or improve comprehensive eye care systems to fight blindness and vision loss and to assist people who are blind and visually impaired in underserved communities.
Criteria and Application
SightFirst Research Grants provide funds to support public health research initiatives that evaluate and directly influence the operation of the SightFirst program.
Criteria and ApplicationMatching grants (previously called standard grants) are large-scale humanitarian projects that address unmet needs. The project must serve a large population. Grants awarded are between US$10,000 and US$100,000.
Criteria and Application
Through the District & Club Community Impact Grants program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
Criteria and ApplicationProvides financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district. The goal of the grant is to support Leos to assess, plan and implement their own service projects.
Criteria and Application
Vision Cause Flyer
Learn more about Lions work in Vision. Customized by Constitutional Area.
SightFirst Comprehensive Eye Care Grant
The mission of the SightFirst Grant program is to develop or improve comprehensive eye care systems to fight blindness and vision loss and to assist people who are blind and visually impaired in underserved communities.
SightFirst Research Grant
SightFirst Research Grants provide funds to support public health research initiatives that evaluate and directly influence the operation of the SightFirst program.
District and Club Community Impact Grant
Through the District & Club Community Impact Grants program, 15 percent of unrestricted contributions to LCIF are transformed into grants that fund local projects on a club and/or district level.
LCIF Leo Service Grant
Provides financial assistance to Leo service projects implemented by Leo clubs in a Lions multiple district or district. The goal of the grant is to support Leos to assess, plan and implement their own service projects.
Sightfirst Technical Advisors
Regional SightFirst Technical Advisors should be consulted throughout the entire application process. View the contact information for a SightFirst Technical Advisor in your area or contact sightFirst@lionsclubs.org.
31 – 33 Denison Street, Newcastle West NSW 2302, Australia
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), is registered in the USA as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charitable organisation and supports philanthropic projects around the world through Lions Clubs. Donations to the Lions Australia Fund for LCIF (ABN 88793847573) through the online donation form are tax deductible within Australia.
