What Is the Mini Grant?

  • In 2024, the Foundation awarded over $1,000 in mini grants to assist people in covering medical expenses, obtaining new glasses, and acquiring technology tools that support legally blind and individuals in their daily lives

  • These grants are designed to offset costs, making vision-related support more accessible for those in need.

Who Is the Foundation?

  • Founded in January 2023 by Trevor Popeck, a high school senior at the time, the Foundation grew out of his personal experience overcoming juvenile cataract surgery and recognizing that not all families benefit from adequate insurance The Trevor Popeck Foundation, Inc.Observer-Reporter.

  • The Foundation’s mission: “A Foundation for Sight: A World of Possibility,” focusing on easing the financial burdens of eye care for visually impaired individuals The Trevor Popeck Foundation, Inc.+1.

How Do Mini Grants Work?

  • Application Process: Applications must be submitted online

  • Purpose: Grant funds can be used for:

    • Vision-related medical treatments

    • Prescription glasses

    • Assistive technology tools

    Click the button below to download the Mini Grant Application.