[NFBV-Announce] VLEIF Scholastic Grants Are Available

Wed Sep 30 23:27:21 UTC 2026

Hi Everyone,

This is the application form and the email from Tracy that was supposed to
be attached to the announcement.  I'm sorry for any inconvenience!

JOE LIPOMI MEMORIAL SCHOLASTIC GRANT APPLICATION

Purpose: The Virginia Lions Eye Institute Joe Lipomi Memorial Scholastic
Grants are given to qualified visually impaired individuals and sponsored by
individual Lions clubs of District 24-L. The overriding objectives of the
grants are to enhance the potential for the recipients to achieve an
independent, self-supporting life. Grant dollars may be used for assistive
devices, educational/training expenses, and other expenses associated with
the objectives of the Grants and the recipients in the year in which the
grants are received.

Qualifications:

1)  Visual acuity must be limited to 20/70 or less, best corrected in the
best eye or a binocular visual field of 30 degrees or less. Sight must be
documented by an eye care professional (Ophthalmologist or Optometrist).

2)  Sponsorship by a Lions Club with a recommendation by the sponsoring
club. VLEI will find a sponsoring club if the applicant needs that service.

3)  The Grant Application must be accompanied by a separate Essay explaining
why the grant is needed and how the funds will be used, along with the
approximate expense. It is helpful if the applicants "introduce themselves"
and describe their interests and objectives for the future. Other than 1)
above, the Essay is the only information the Board of Trustees have to
distinguish between applicants when the number of applications Exceed the
annual budget for Grants. First time applicants receive priority over
applications from those who have received previous Grants. Applicants are
limited to three years of awards.

Required Personal Data (SSN may be ATTACHED on a plain sheet without name if
desired)

Name: SSN:                     Address:
________________________________City: ________________ State: ___ Zip:
_____________

Phone: _____________________ Email:
_____________________________________________________

                                   (Must be Legible to be useful)

Visual Disability:

Visual acuity with best correction:           Right eye            Left eye
Visual field (binocular)         Degrees                              

Ophthalmologist/Optometrist evaluation with signature and contact
information should be attached

____________________________________________________________________________
__________

Amount Requested:  $______________ (Maximums - $3,000 1st time; $2,000 2nd
time; $1,000 3rd time.)

Name of your TVI (Teacher of Visually Impaired):
____________________________________________

Sponsoring Lions Club:                 

Completed applications must be mailed to: VLEIF, C/O Sandi Armendaris, 7623
Virginia Avenue, Falls Church, VA 22043-3202, and must arrive NLT December
5th.  Approved applicants will be notified when the selection process is
completed. The grants will be presented at a venue determined by the
Scholastic Grant Committee. Details will be announced when finalized.
Questions should be sent via e-mail to:  <mailto:woodywoodard at cox.net>
woodywoodard at cox.net (subject: Scholastic Grant) or call 703-314-088

For more information on our mission to serve, visit our Website at:
<http://vleif.org/> http://vleif.org/

>From  Tracy Soforenko, President, NFB of Virginia

The National Federation of the Blind of Virginia is grateful for the
partnership and support of the Virginia Lions Eye Institute Foundation.

We are sharing the below details which may be useful to eligible
individuals.

Purpose: The Virginia Lions Eye Institute Joe Lipomi Memorial Scholastic
Grants are given to qualified visually impaired individuals and sponsored by
individual lions clubs of District 24-L. The overriding objectives of the
grants are to enhance the potential for the recipients to achieve an
independent, self-supporting life. Grant dollars may be used for assistive
devices, educational/training expenses, and other expenses associated with
the objectives of the grants and the recipients in the year in which the
grants are received.             

Scholastic grant Applicants must reside in Lions District 24L. Lions
District 24L serves the following counties and cities in Virginia. 

Counties: Albemarle, Alleghany, Arlington, Augusta, Bath, Clarke, Culpeper,
Fairfax, Fauquier, Fluvanna, Frederick, Greene, Highland, King George,
Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Nelson, Orange, Page, Prince William,
Rappahannock, Rockbridge, Rockingham, Shenandoah, Spotsylvania, Stafford,
Warren, and Westmoreland.

Cities:

Alexandria, Buena Vista, Charlottesville, Covington, Fairfax City, Falls
Church, Fredericksburg, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Manassas, Manassas Park,
Staunton, Waynesboro, and Winchester.

If you have any questions regarding the VLEIF Scholastic Grant application,
please contact Woody Woodard at woodywoodard at cox.net
<mailto:woodywoodard at cox.net> 

Rodney Neely

703-389-2782

rodneyfneely at gmail.com <mailto:rodneyfneely at gmail.com> 

Peace,

Jacki Bruce

mailto:jackibruce6 at gmail.com or membership at nfbv.org
<mailto:membership at nfbv.org>  

tel:(757)291-1789

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