The National Eye Institute (NEI) recognizes the importance of strengthening the capabilities of community-based organizations to develop innovative eye health education and promotion projects. The Healthy Vision Community Awards Program provides awards of up to $10,000 each and is intended to stimulate collaborative initiatives that support the vision objectives in Healthy People 2010. The objectives address examinations and prevention, eye diseases, injury and safety, and vision rehabilitation. Healthy People 2010 Vision and Hearing Chapter 2009 Healthy Vision Community Awardees Frequently Asked Questions About the Healthy Vision Community Awards Healthy Vision Community Awards Resources Healthy Vision Community Programs Database For more information on Healthy Vision 2010, visit www.healthyvision2010.org. Please note: The Healthy Vision Community Awards are not available for research funding. These awards also are not intended to provide direct medical care. For more information on research funding opportunities offered by NEI, visit http://www.nei.nih.gov/funding/.
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