The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds innovative projects supporting visually impaired individuals in Greater Cincinnati.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (LOI) | November 1, 2026 (Full proposal) | May 1, 2027 (LOI) | June 1, 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical grant size not specified; foundation has distributed over $580,000 historically; annual cycle.
Summary: Supports Greater Cincinnati nonprofits aiding the visually impaired through project-based grants.
Key Information: Only organizations serving the visually impaired are eligible; hearing impairment funding has ended.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, managed in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Cincinnati area whose missions include supporting individuals with visual impairments. The foundation was established to honor Erma Bantz's legacy and is now solely focused on aiding those with visual impairments, as all funding for hearing impairments has been fully allocated. The foundation encourages collaborative, project-based proposals that demonstrate impact for the visually impaired community.
