The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation grant funds nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that support and improve the lives of the visually impaired through vision-focused initiatives.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026: Letter of Intent | November 1, 2026: Proposal | May 1, 2027: Letter of Intent | June 1, 2027: Proposal
Funding Amounts: Award size not specified; typically supports project-based grants for nonprofits serving the visually impaired in Greater Cincinnati.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations aiding the visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati region through project-based funding.
Key Information: Only organizations supporting the visually impaired are eligible; funding for hearing impairment is no longer available.
Description
The opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations whose mission includes aiding the visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati area. Inspired by Erma A. Bantz’s personal experiences with sensory loss, the foundation’s grantmaking is focused exclusively on vision-related needs and projects, with the goal of improving access, independence, and quality of life for affected individuals. Hearing impairment initiatives are no longer eligible.
