Welcome to the Florida Division of Blind Services website. We are here to help blind and visually impaired Floridians achieve their goals and live productive and independent lives. Our services cover all ages from babies to senior citizens. We also offer Employer Services, the Braille and Talking Books Library, and the Business Enterprise Program. We encourage you to explore our website and then contact your nearest DBS office to find out more about eligibility requirements and how we can help you achieve your goals.
Robert Lee Doyle, III, Director
Florida Division of Blind Services
325 W. Gaines St.
Tallahassee, FL 32399
2024 Innovative Projects Program
The Division of Blind Services is now accepting applications for the 2024 cycle of our Innovative Projects Program. The DBS Innovative Projects Program provides funding to support projects and programs that benefit Floridians who are blind or visually impaired. This year, DBS will award up to $250,000.00 to not-for-profit organizations who have innovative ideas or approaches for providing services to our target populations. Review the 2024 Innovative Projects Timeline (MS Word Document) and the 2024 Innovative Projects Guide (MS Word Document) to learn more about the program and application process. To have your project considered for funding, please apply by 5 p.m. on August 21, 2024.
For those entities who are interested in applying, but have questions about the program or application, representatives from the Innovative Projects Program Review Committee will be available via teleconference on August 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. to answer questions. To join the conversation, please use the following info:
Dial in by phone
+1 850-583-5063,,971961607# United States, Tallahassee
Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 971 961 607#
Join the meeting now
Meeting ID: 221 911 732 430
Passcode: kF8hvx
To ensure fairness to all applicants, guidance concerning the application process will only be available during this conference call.
We look forward to speaking with you on the August 9, 2024 Q&A call and/or reviewing your application. Thank you for all the great work you do to ensure blind and visually impaired Floridians have the tools, support, and opportunity to achieve success.
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