Deafness Foundation Grants

Deafness Foundation Grants applications open July 1 and close on October 31 each year.

The Deafness Foundation Education Encouragement Grants recognise the challenges experienced by students who are deaf or hard of hearing in their effort to access and complete education and training. It is envisaged that these grants will significantly facilitate the students’ ability to complete future study. 

Applicants must:

• be deaf or have a permanent hearing loss in both ears.
  • A current audiogram performed by a qualified audiologist must be included with the completed application.
  • If the student has a cochlear implant, a statement from a Cochlear Implant Clinic, a Teacher of the Deaf, or a Disability Liaison Officer (or equivalent) in a tertiary institution that a cochlear implant is used must be provided in lieu of an audiogram.
• be a student in a school in a State or Territory of Australia.
• be nominated by a person who can provide supporting evidence for the nomination [e.g., Teachers, Aides, Interpreters, Tutors, Course Coordinators, Families / Caregivers].
• be a Permanent Resident of Australia.
• not be a previous recipient of a Deafness Foundation Education Encouragement Grant or Grant. Prior unsuccessful applicants may reapply.