The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects in Greater Cincinnati that improve the lives of visually impaired individuals through targeted support and services.
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 grants range from $5,000–$20,000; one-year funding; no ongoing operational support.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati that aid or serve the visually impaired.
Key Information: Only organizations supporting the visually impaired are eligible; hearing impairment funding is no longer available.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, managed by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, funds nonprofit organizations whose mission includes support and/or aid to the visually impaired. The foundation was inspired by Erma Bantz’s personal experience with hearing and sight loss and is dedicated to improving the quality of life for those with visual impairments in the Greater Cincinnati area. Funding for hearing impairment projects has been fully expended, and only proposals supporting the visually impaired are currently considered.
