Do you have sight loss? Are you on a low income? Are you looking for financial assistance to buy something you need to help you in your daily life? Or perhaps a relative or someone you support with a sight problem needs help to pay for an essential item? Here are some ideas of who you can approach for a grant.
Grants from other organisations
Your local authority may be able to give you free equipment to help you in your daily life or financial help with other things, so it's always worthwhile approaching them first. You may also be able to get help from the Social Fund or your local authority's welfare assistance scheme (the Children's Society has a directory of available local authority funding), or local and national charities that have grant schemes for people with sight loss. Find out more about grants from other organisations.
Grants from RNIB
We offer grants of up to £400 for household items to people who are registered as blind or partially sighted, on a means tested benefit and who have been unable to get statutory funding. Read about grants from RNIB and how to apply for a grant from us - for yourself or someone you support.
Grants for music
If you are interested in a grant for music equipment, lessons, study or activities, take a look at our information about music awards and funding.
Funding for students with sight loss
Read about funding at college, the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA), which is available to help students meet extra course costs they may have as a result of their sight loss, and other funding available to blind or partially sighted students.