E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation Grants
Limited submission
The Carpenter Foundation funds project-based initiatives in the arts, theological education, museum programming, LGBTQ inclusion, and community health, with a focus on select regions and organizations.
Funder: E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation
Due Dates: July 15, 2026 | January 31, 2027
Funding Amounts: No set minimum or maximum; recent grants range from ~$25,000 to $1,000,000; most awards are project-based and for one year.
Summary: Supports public charities in the arts, education, health, and inclusion, with a focus on select communities and project-based funding.
Key Information: Only one application per organization per calendar year; letter application required (no forms, no email submissions).
Description
The E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation provides grant funding to public charities for projects in the arts, graduate theological education, museum programming (especially Asian art), faith-based LGBTQ inclusion, and community health nursing, with a strong emphasis on specific geographic regions and organizations with historic ties to the founders. The Foundation favors targeted, project-based support rather than endowment transfers and does not fund individuals or large national charities. Grants are intended to foster cultural, educational, and social impact, with a particular focus on Richmond, VA, certain small communities, and select cities for health initiatives.
