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<h2><b>Announcement: The Blind Travel Foundation 2026 $10,000 Travel
Grant</b></h2><br><br>
The Blind Travel Foundation\u2019s 2026 $10,000 Travel Grant Application is
officially open. We are looking for <b>bold, ambitious, high-impact
travel-based projects</b> that will meaningfully benefit the blind and
visually impaired communityprojects that spaark connection, advocacy,
innovation, and adventure.<br><br>
<h3><b>Important Links</b></h3><br><br>
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<li><b>Apply Now:</b>
<a href="https://www.blindtravel.org/apply/">
https://www.blindtravel.org/apply/</a><br><br>
<li><b>Learn More About Us:</b>
<a href="https://www.blindtravel.org/">https://www.blindtravel.org/</a>
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<li><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):</b>
<a href="https://www.blindtravel.org/faq/">
https://www.blindtravel.org/faq/</a><br><br>
<li><b>Past Grant Winners & Inspiration:</b>
<a href="https://www.blindtravel.org/grant-winners/">
https://www.blindtravel.org/grant-winners/</a>
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<h3><b>Join a Live Q&A Session</b></h3><br><br>
Bring your questions, get clarity on your idea, or just listen in. Join
us for an upcoming Zoom Info Session:
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<li><b>Session 1:</b> January 9 at 1:00 PM ET<br><br>
<li><b>Session 2:</b> January 16 at 6:00 PM ET<br><br>
<li><b>Zoom Link:</b>
<a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86588152995?pwd=eGEX9s2Z3PjHj4VXiDyRCr7B0Enxxa.1">
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86588152995?pwd=eGEX9s2Z3PjHj4VXiDyRCr7B0Enxxa.1</a>
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<h3><b>2026 Application Timeline</b></h3><br><br>
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<li><b>February 1 (11:59 PM ET):</b> First Round applications
due<br><br>
<li><b>February 9:</b> Semi-finalist invitations sent<br><br>
<li><b>February 1021:</b> Semi-finalist interviews<br><br>
<li><b>February 23 (11:59 PM ET):</b> Semifinal round materials
due<br><br>
<li><b>March 6:</b> Finalist invitations sent<br><br>
<li><b>March 1020:</b> Finalist interviews<br><br>
<li><b>Late March / Early April:</b> Winners announced<br><br>
<li><b>April 15 Decemmber 1:</b> Project period
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<h3><b>Contact Information</b></h3><br><br>
For any questions, please email Mike Walsh at Mike@BlindTravel.org.<br>
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<b><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikegwalsh/">Mike Walsh</a><br>
</b><font face="verdana" size=4>Blind Travel Foundation<br>
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<font face="verdana" size=4>Executive Director<br>
Mike@BlindTravel.org<br>
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