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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Canada
Overview
This fund supports hearing-impaired people and organisations helping hearing-impaired communities. Grants can assist hearing treatment, awareness education, major projects, and quality-of-life improvements, with funding limited to $1,000 per ear if approved.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,000 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Education for hearing awareness
- Major projects that help hearing-impaired people
- Activities that improve quality of life, skills, and personal development
Documents Needed
- Application form
- Audiologist treatment quote
- Proof of income
- Confirmation letters from other funding agencies
- Community Services Card copy, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Individuals who are hearing impaired
- Organisations supporting hearing-impaired people
- Groups involved in hearing awareness education
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not based in the Gisborne community
- Requests unrelated to hearing impairment
- Organisations without a hearing-related purpose
Eligible expenses
- Hearing treatment costs
- Cochlear implants
- Hearing aids
- Travel related to hearing treatment
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Requests not related to hearing impairment
- Applications from people outside the Gisborne community
Eligible geographic areas
- Gisborne community
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the funding criteria and available funds.
- Sunrise makes the final decision on each application.
- Applicants may be asked for additional information, including proof of income.
- No reasons are given for declined applications.
Additional information
- Applications are considered all year round.
- Final decisions are made by Sunrise.
- Any grant is paid directly to the treatment provider.
- The funding criteria may change, so applicants should use the current form version.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Hearing Assistance Fund Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Hearing Assistance Fund. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Hearing Assistance Fund?
This fund supports hearing-impaired people and organisations helping hearing-impaired communities. Grants can assist hearing treatment, awareness education, major projects, and quality-of-life improvements, with funding limited to $1,000 per ear if approved.
How much funding can be received?
Hearing Assistance Fund Funds up to $1,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Hearing Assistance Fund program?
To be eligible for the Hearing Assistance Fund program, you must:
Must be based in Gisborne
Must support hearing-impaired people
Must fit the fund’s purpose
What expenses are eligible under Hearing Assistance Fund?
Education for hearing awareness
Major projects that help hearing-impaired people
Activities that improve quality of life, skills, and personal development
Who can I contact for more information about the Hearing Assistance Fund?
You can contact Sunrise Foundation by email at glenda@sunrisefoundation.org.nz or by phone at 06 867 7939.
Where is the Hearing Assistance Fund available?
The Hearing Assistance Fund program is available across Canada.
Is the Hearing Assistance Fund a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Hearing Assistance Fund is a Grant and Funding