The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that support or aid the visually impaired, with an emphasis on collaborative, project-based initiatives.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent deadline | November 1, 2026: Proposal deadline | May 1, 2027: Letter of Intent deadline | June 1, 2027: Proposal deadline
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are project-based; specific award sizes not published.
Summary: Supports Greater Cincinnati nonprofits aiding the visually impaired with project-based grants.
Key Information: No support for hearing impairment programs; reapplication rules apply.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, managed by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area whose missions include supporting or aiding the visually impaired. The foundation was inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal experience with hearing and sight loss, though it now exclusively funds projects for visual impairment (hearing impairment funding has been fully distributed and is no longer available). Grants are intended for specific projects rather than ongoing operational support, and the foundation generally prefers to co-fund initiatives alongside other donors.
