The COETF is a trust fund for the profession supported by the profession. Research and academic support are vital to our profession and since 1977 the COETF has supported optometric research, education, growth and professional development through unrestricted cash awards of over two million dollars to qualified applicants.

 

Award applicants receive funding support from COETF for diverse projects including research and clinical studies. Through these projects and thanks to your donations, COETF has improved the quality of vision and eye care available to the Canadian public.

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With your support, the Trust Fund is opening doors for new ideas that will resonate throughout the profession. The charitable donation you give now will go a long way to making us stronger and better equipped to face the future of health care in Canada.