Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness
The mission of the Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness (MFVA) is to provide educational outreach to people of all ages regarding their vision and eye health; to award academic scholarships to optometric students; to help fund grants to organizations that support vision related scientific research and to award grants to organizations helping the underserved that promote eye health and well being.
You know vision is a gift.
That’s why you can appreciate the joy of nearly 700 young Special Olympics athletes receiving prescription glasses. Or knowing that 150 children of Northern Michigan migrant workers received free vision screenings and follow-up care.
The Michigan Foundation for Vision Awareness is pleased to partially fund these projects. But we need your financial support to expand our efforts. To learn more and support our efforts in Michigan, consider a donation.
Support us by contributing to MFVA, by applying for grants to support your vision related project, or by joining the MFVA Board. If you have a vision-related project you need assistance with, please complete our online application for a project or research grant.
In the spirit of staying connected, the MFVA is on social media! Feel free to view our posts, glance through pictures, and post how you are educating Michigan about the importance of eye health and vision.
MFVA Grant recipient Dr. Avesh Raghunandan with MFVA Vice President, Dr. Cynthia Geneva and MFVA Past President, Michael Becker.
Dr. Julie Marvin-Manders, Lindsey Lewis, Dr. Cynthia Geneva and Dr. Mitch Dobrezelewski.
Recipients of first-year optometry scholarship with MCO Dean, Dr. David Damari and MFVA Past President, Michael Becker.
Project Grant Application
Grants will be reviewed by the MFVA Board shortly after the deadline dates of September 1 and March 1 of each year. It is imperative that your request be submitted prior to or by no later than the above dates to be considered by the Board in a timely manner. Submission of the application does in no way mean the funds will be granted. No plans or commitments should be made by the applicant until the request has been evaluated and approved by MFVA. Learn more
Research Grant Application
Grants will be reviewed by the MFVA Board shortly after the deadline dates of September 1 and March 1 of each year. It is imperative that your request be submitted prior to or by no later than the above dates to be considered by the Board in a timely manner. Applicant should complete the form with appropriate attachments, including letters of support and/or recommendation from faculty of sponsoring institution. Learn more
