Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Eligibility
Iowa nonprofits, schools, and higher education institutions. Focus on science education, medical research, and youth programs in Iowa.
Program Goals
The Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust is one of Iowa's largest private funders with a strong focus on science education and STEM. The trust funds K-12 science programs, university research, and youth education across Iowa.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through carvertrust.org. Annual competitive cycle. Monitor the website for current application guidelines.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor carvertrust.org for current deadlines and priorities.
Grant Award Amount
Varies. The Carver Trust is one of Iowa's largest funders with significant grant capacity.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Roy J. Carver grants?
Iowa nonprofits, schools, and higher education institutions. Focus on science education and youth.
What does the Carver Trust fund?
Science education, health research, and youth programs in Iowa.
How do Iowa schools apply?
Monitor carvertrust.org for current application guidelines and deadlines.
How much does the Trust grant?
Varies. One of Iowa's largest private funders.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Iowa science education grant applications.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Iowa standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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