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The Impact Grant
is now open!

The Impact Grant is now open!

The 2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations is accepting applications from eligible deaf organizations and programs through March 10th at 5:00PM CT. Learn more or apply now below.

Our February 10th informational grant webinar has concluded. Access the webinar materials here.

The Impact Grant has closed

The Impact Grant has closed

The 2026 Impact Grant for Deaf Organizations is no longer accepting applications. We will announce our funding decisions in May.

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Training Institute

 

Our newest program is intentionally designed with deaf organizations and programs in mind: DOF's one-stop Training Institute. Here, you can register for our upcoming training sessions, browse a growing library of training materials, and check out important nonprofit resources.

Register now for our first training session with seasoned fundraiser Marilyn Jean Smith on May 21, 2026 at 1PM CT about the basics of donor development!

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Marilyn Jean Smith (she/her) is the founder and former executive director of the Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services (ADWAS) in Seattle, Washington and is considered the Mother of the Anti-Violence Movement in Deaf America. She received her B.A. and her M.A. from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. Her work at ADWAS brought many awards, including those from President Clinton, Gallaudet University, and the National Association of the Deaf, and Deaf Women United. She received an honorary Doctor of Laws from Gallaudet University in 2004.

ID: Marilyn, a white woman with long gray hair, smiles at the camera. She is wearing a red top and a beaded necklace, framed in a circular image with a teal border against a leafy background.

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A Path Forward for Deaf Nonprofits: Legislative Advocacy

By Randy Pituk, Community Advocate
I’ve learned that there’s tremendous power in showing up, in being seen and heard, and in taking a stand on issues that affect our communities. And I learned that from a surprising person and place: a drag queen in Texas. Last year, during […]
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We're Doubling Our Grants. Here's Why.

Over six grant cycles, we had the honor of distributing nearly $500,000 to 32 grant projects overseen by deaf organizations and programs.    What incredible achievements these grant projects were -- more than we ever dreamed. None of this work was possible without a community that keeps showing up for each other. But times have changed, and not in favor of deaf organizations.  […]
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News and Updates

Deaf Organizations Fund is a critical partner in our work. With a shared language and cultural understanding, they are able to support deaf services in unique ways. They are also implementing innovative, restorative approaches to philanthropy with potential to generate widespread change.
– DOF Grantee, Aracelia Aguilar with DeafHope

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