The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation supports nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that improve the lives of people with visual impairments through research, education, and community initiatives.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026 (LOI) | November 1, 2026 (Proposal) | May 1, 2027 (LOI) | June 1, 2027 (Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards not specified; prefers to participate with other donors; no ongoing operational support.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations aiding the visually impaired in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Key Information: Funding is only for visual impairment projects; hearing impairment funding is no longer available.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, administered by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides grant funding to nonprofit organizations whose mission includes supporting and aiding the visually impaired. Inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal journey with hearing and sight loss, the Foundation focuses exclusively on initiatives that improve the lives of individuals with visual impairments, especially within the Greater Cincinnati region. Funding for hearing impairment projects has been fully expended and is no longer available.
