The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that support and improve the lives of people with visual impairments.
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 annual grant pool ~$50,000; individual awards commonly $2,000–$15,000; one-year projects.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati aiding the visually impaired, with a focus on project-based funding.
Key Information: Funding is only for visual impairment projects; organizations must be located in specific Ohio counties.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, managed in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to supporting individuals with visual impairments. Inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal challenges with hearing and sight, the foundation’s mission is to improve the lives of those with visual disabilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. The foundation no longer funds hearing impairment initiatives; all grantmaking is now focused exclusively on visual impairment.
