The National Deaf Children’s Society community grant is an initiative offering between £1,000 to £10,000 to UK groups supporting deaf children and their families.
The aim of our grants programme is to build communities that unite families of deaf children. For parents with a deaf child, having a strong community is vital, particularly during those first few years when families are still finding out what their child needs.
The early years are a crucial time for all children. For deaf children, this is even more true. Without adjustments, accommodations and the right support, young deaf children can find it more difficult to develop their language, communication and social skills.
This is why, for this funding cycle, we’re focusing on projects that support deaf children in the early years (aged 0 to 5). This can be directly or indirectly, and projects can also involve older deaf children, deaf young people, families and professionals.
This is a rolling programme, which means you can apply at any time throughout the year. We have set assessment dates. When you submit your application, we’ll let you know when to expect a response.
Whether you’re ready now or planning ahead, we’re here to support your community initiative when the time is right for you.