East Texas Lighthouse Educator Grants
East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind is proud to offer two grant opportunities for teachers of students with visual impairments (TSVIs), certified orientation and mobility specialists (COMS), and other professionals who directly serve blind or visually impaired children or young adults. We have two grant cycles throughout the year based on when the activity is planned – Fall and Spring/Summer.
Student-Related Grant Details
- Activity involves a student(s) who is visually impaired, blind, or deafblind living in Texas.
- Activity focused on the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Funding Limit: Up to $500/teacher/school year (Considerations may be made for larger groups).
Requirements:
- Application and supporting documentation submitted on or before the deadline (see below).
- Summary of activity including students, goals, objectives, and budget.
- Professional letter of recommendation.
Professional Development Grant Details:
- Professionals working with students who are visually impaired, blind, or deaf-blind living in Texas.
- Professional development must be specific to serving BVI population.
- Professional development may include certifications, CEUs, conferences, workshops, webinars and/or travel expenses related to accessing training.
- Funding Limit: Up to $1,000/teacher/school year.
Requirements:
- Application and supporting documentation submitted on or before the deadlines.
- Summary of professional development goals and application of knowledge.
- Professional letter of recommendation.
Applications for the Spring/Summer 2027 Educator Grant cycle will be accepted from October 1 through November 15, 2026. Applications and all required supporting documentation must be received by November 15 in order to be considered for funding.
For more information about the program or application process, please contact MK Kahrhoff, Program Manager, at 903-590-4335 or mkahrhoff@etxlighthouse.org.