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The Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program is a grant from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds the establishment, expansion, and enhancement of community-based library facilities and services in Iowa. The program focuses on capital needs, technology infrastructure, and initiatives that serve youth patronage.
Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public libraries located in Iowa. Awards are generally capped at 20% of total project costs, up to $80,000, and applicants must have secured or pledged at least 50% of total project costs prior to applying. This is a Trust-initiated program developed by the Carver Board of Trustees based on community needs across Iowa.
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Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programs - Roy J. Carver Charitable "Mindful of all that I have received from society, it has been my long-cherished aim to devote a significant portion of my estate to charitable, educational and scientific purposes. ” Roy J.
Carver Elementary and Secondary Education Medical and Scientific Research Youth Services and Recreation Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Carver Statewide Scholarship Program Participating Institutions Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programs Retaining the flexibility to respond to various arising needs, determined either through published data or anecdotal evidence, is central to the Board of Trustees.
In contrast with its typical role of responding to unsolicited applications for grant support, the Carver Trust occasionally conceives, develops and often administers special programs that address expressed interests from the Trustees.
Based on responses from recipient organizations and the constituencies they represent, the Trustees believe that these Trust-initiated programs continue to yield tangible results that impact the lives of many Iowans, young and old, in very positive ways. Guidelines for these special initiatives may be found on this site or are available from the Trust office upon request.
Guidelines for Trust-Initiated Programming Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth.
Elementary and Secondary Education Medical and Scientific Research Youth Services and Recreation Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program Youth Recreational Program Carver Statewide Scholarship Program Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: I.R.S.-designated 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public libraries located within the state of Iowa. A minimum of 50% of total project costs must be secured or pledged prior to application. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $80,000 (generally capped at 20% of total project costs). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Iowa Public Library Grant Award Program is funded by Roy J Carver Charitable Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Carver Statewide Scholarship Program is a scholarship from the Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds Iowa college students who have demonstrated financial need and faced significant social or economic barriers in pursuing higher education. Awards of approximately $6,600 at public universities and $8,800 at private colleges are available to sophomore students entering their junior year in the fall. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens, Iowa high school graduates or five-year Iowa residents, enrolled at a participating Iowa four-year institution, and maintain a minimum 2.8 GPA. The 2026 deadline is April 1.
The Youth Recreational Program is a grant from Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust that funds the construction or renovation of athletic facilities on school or municipal property for youth in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Supported projects have included running tracks, soccer fields, and baseball diamonds. Grants provide no more than 25% of total project costs, up to a maximum of $25,000. Priority counties in Iowa are Muscatine, Cedar, Louisa, and Scott; in Illinois, Rock Island and Mercer. At least 50% of total project costs must be secured locally before application, and projects outside the priority area may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Empowering Communities Grants is sponsored by PPL Foundation. These grants enrich the overall vitality of the community through programs that protect the environment and improve people's lives. Focus areas include environmental stewardship and education. Projects involving native plant pollinator habitat restoration within the Schuylkill watershed could align with environmental stewardship goals.
Brown Girl Jane x SheaMoisture Grant is a grant from SheaMoisture and Brown Girl Jane that funds Black and woman-owned beauty and wellness businesses in the United States. Part of SheaMoisture's broader commitment to addressing racial inequality through its $1 million annual giving fund, this program specifically supports founders at the intersection of Black and women-owned entrepreneurship in the beauty and wellness sector. Applicants must be based in the U.S. and have operated their business for at least one year. Grants range from $10,000 to $25,000. Check the SheaMoisture Fund website for the current open cycle, as deadlines vary by cohort.