A new initiative titled “Gateways to Discovery” is now inviting the visually impaired community to expand their horizons through a specialized travel grant. Organized by the Blind Travel Initiative, the program seeks to break down barriers by providing the means for blind individuals to engage in transformative travel experiences.
Funding and benefits
The grant for blind explorers focuses on enabling discovery-based travel, and it will award up to three travel grants of $10,000 each.
The program is designed to facilitate travel opportunities, serving as a resource for those looking to navigate the complexities of global or local travel with a visual impairment.
Application requirement
Applicants are encouraged to reflect on whether the mission and process align with their vision before beginning the application.
Applicants should set aside 30 minutes to one hour to complete the form.
Applicants or team members must be able to communicate in English, whether spoken, ASL, or through other accessible formats.
Potential applicants should prepare to articulate their travel objectives, as the program emphasizes the concept of discovery and exploration as a primary goal for all recipients.
Eligibility
This opportunity is exclusively designed for blind and visually impaired individuals who are seeking to embark on meaningful journeys.
Eligibility requires that you or someone on your project team must be legally blind, and at least one person on the team must be 18 years old at the time of travel, while applicants from all countries are welcome.
The program prioritizes applicants who view travel as a gateway to personal development and broader societal engagement within the blind community.
Deadline
The deadline for this application is February 01,2026. visit Blind Travel Foundation website to apply . Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page.
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