Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants

Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust Grants is sponsored by Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust.

The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust provides grants primarily to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in Iowa and parts of Illinois.

Home - Roy J. Carver Charitable The Trust’s interests in the area of higher education extend to those projects that strengthen institutions and offer innovative learning opportunities to students enrolled in baccalaureate and graduate programs throughout the grant-making region of Iowa and parts of Illinois.

Medical and Scientific Research The goal of the Trust’s program in medical and scientific research is to provide support for innovative investigation that may hold great promise for advancing scientific knowledge and improving human health Elementary and Secondary Education A primary focus of the Carver Trust’s activities in elementary and secondary education is to provide strategic assistance to enhance instruction in the core areas of language arts, science and mathematics.

In recognition of the central role occupied by public libraries in the social and intellectual life of Iowa communities, the Carver Trust offers directed support for the establishment, expansion and enhancement of community-based library facilities and services.

Youth Services and Recreation Projects receiving Trust funding under the youth program designation are typically designed to complement curriculum-based education and encourage individual development and physical well-being The Carver Charitable Trust awards grants to I. R. S.

-designated, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations. Grants are not made directly to individuals, although some awards to institutions may be distributed to individuals in the form of scholarships and research funding. The Trust does not generally provide annual operating support or award endowments, although the Trustees realize that endowments are occasionally necessary to accomplish the long-term goals of a proposal.

The great majority of grants are given to organizations located in, and for projects to be conducted within, the state of Iowa and portions of Illinois, as well as to other organizations in which Mr. Carver had an interest during his lifetime. Generally speaking, the Carver Trust supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth.

Refer to the program area pages of this web site to learn more information concerning these broad fields of interest.