Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.)

Overview

The Dorothy E. Ann Fund (D.E.A.F.) makes grants to schools and nonprofit organizations to support hands-on experiences for youth who are deaf or hard of hearing to develop skills and values for successful careers, including leadership training, goal setting, self-esteem building, and interpersonal and communication skills. D.E.A.F. also makes scholarship awards to support central Ohio students who are deaf or hard of hearing pursuing full-time post-secondary education.

Traditional Grants

• Applications due December 15
• Applications accepted online one month before deadline
• D.E.A.F. Advisors review and make awards in January
• Grantees must attend November meeting to present progress report
• Final report due June 1 following grant approval

Teacher Mini-Grants

• Applications due March 15, May 15, October 15, December 15
• Send application to Lee Pepper
• Awards made within six to eight weeks of each deadline
• Final report due at conclusion of project

Technology Mini-Grants

• Applications due December 15
• Send application to Lee Pepper
• Awards made in January
• Final report due at conclusion of project

Scholarships

• Applications due March 1
• Graduates of high schools in Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, or Union counties
• Substantial hearing loss required
• Strong academic record, financial need, and good character required
• Scholarship interview in late April
• Scholarships announced after interviews

Contacts

For general questions, contact Lee Pepper. For scholarship questions, contact Alicia Szempruch.