The Erma A. Bantz Foundation
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation funds nonprofit projects that enhance the quality of life for visually impaired individuals in Greater Cincinnati.
Funder: Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Due Dates: May 1, 2027 (LOI) | October 1, 2026 (LOI) | June 1, 2027 (Proposal) | November 1, 2026 (Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants are one-time awards; specific amounts not published, but grants are for project support only (not ongoing operations).
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations in Greater Cincinnati whose missions include aiding visually impaired individuals.
Key Information: Only organizations serving the visually impaired in specific Ohio counties are eligible; requests for hearing impairment no longer accepted.
Description
The Erma A. Bantz Foundation, administered by the Greater Cincinnati Foundation, provides project-based grants to nonprofit organizations whose stated mission includes supporting or aiding the visually impaired. Inspired by Erma Bantz's personal experience with sensory loss, the Foundation focuses its resources on enhancing the quality of life for visually impaired individuals in the Greater Cincinnati region. As of 2022, all funding previously designated for hearing impairment has been fully distributed, and new applications must focus exclusively on visual impairment.
