Grants - Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants support organizations, principally in Iowa, funding education, medical and scientific research, libraries, and youth projects to advance the Trust’s priorities.
Funder: Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Due Dates: November 15, 2026 (January decision) | February 15, 2027 (April decision) | May 15, 2027 (July decision) | August 15, 2027 (October decision)
Funding Amounts: Special programs: library awards up to $80,000; youth recreation awards up to 25% of project cost or $25,000
Summary: Supports organizations with projects aligned with the Trust’s interests in education, medical and scientific research, and youth services and recreation, principally in Iowa.
Key Information: An initial letter of inquiry is encouraged before a formal proposal; all grantees must report annually and evaluate their projects.
Description
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Muscatine, Iowa. Its grantmaking principally supports Iowa projects in elementary and secondary education, higher education, medical and scientific research, and youth services and recreation, with a miscellaneous category for other support. Most grants respond to unsolicited applications, and proposed projects should fit the Trust’s interests, philosophy, and funding objectives.
Alongside its general grantmaking, the Trust develops and administers special Trust-initiated programs with separate guidelines. These include support for community-based library facilities and services and for youth athletic facilities. Across funded projects, the Trust emphasizes clearly defined goals and assessment of outcomes, giving preference to applications with well-designed, comprehensive evaluation plans.
