The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that directly support and aid the visually impaired.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (LOI) | November 1, 2026 (Full proposal) | May 1, 2027 (LOI, annual) | June 1, 2027 (Full proposal, annual)
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; typical grants range from $5,000–$25,000 for project support, duration generally one year.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects aiding the visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati region.
Key Information: Funding is only for organizations with a mission to support the visually impaired; hearing impairment funding is no longer available.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, administered in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, funds nonprofit organizations whose mission includes support of or aid to the visually impaired. Inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal experience with sight and hearing loss, the foundation aims to create a meaningful impact in the Greater Cincinnati region. As of 2022, all funding designated for hearing impairment has been fully distributed; the foundation now exclusively supports initiatives for the visually impaired.
