The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects that enhance the lives of visually impaired individuals in Greater Cincinnati, focusing exclusively on vision-related support and services.
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: Award amounts vary; typical grants support specific projects for organizations serving the visually impaired in Greater Cincinnati.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Key Information: Only organizations with a mission to aid the visually impaired are eligible; hearing impairment funding has ended.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, managed in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides grant support to nonprofit organizations whose mission includes aiding and supporting the visually impaired. Inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal experiences with sensory loss, the foundation is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those with visual impairments in the Greater Cincinnati area. The foundation no longer funds initiatives for hearing impairments, focusing exclusively on visual impairment support.
