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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.