E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Grants
This grant funds research, education, arts, health, and inclusion projects aligned with the Carpenter Foundation’s legacy and regional priorities.
Funder: E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: No fixed minimum or maximum; recent grants range from ~$10,000 to $1 million; typical awards fund projects, programs, or operating support.
Summary: Supports public charities for education, arts, health, and inclusion projects aligned with the founders’ legacy.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per calendar year; strong geographic and subject focus.
Description
The E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation provides grants to public charities in support of projects and programs that reflect the values and interests of its founders. Areas of focus include graduate theological education, performing arts in Richmond, VA, charitable initiatives in select U.S. cities, museum projects related to Asian and Western art, support for LGBTQ persons of faith, and community health nursing in specific locations. The foundation prioritizes organizations with direct relationships to the founders and has a strong regional and thematic emphasis.
