The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects that improve the lives of visually impaired individuals in Greater Cincinnati through project-based support.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2026 (LOI) | June 1, 2026 (Full proposal) | October 1, 2026 (LOI) | November 1, 2026 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from $5,000–$25,000; project-based support only; no ongoing operational funding.
Summary: Supports nonprofit projects benefiting the visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Key Information: Only organizations with a mission supporting the visually impaired are eligible; funding is not available for hearing impairment projects.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, administered in partnership with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides grants to nonprofit organizations that support or aid the visually impaired. Inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal experience with hearing and vision loss, the foundation focuses exclusively on improving the lives of individuals with visual impairments in the Greater Cincinnati region. Funding is intended for project-based support rather than ongoing operational expenses. The foundation no longer funds initiatives related to hearing impairment.
