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R.J. McElroy Trust Grants

R.J. McElroy Trust Foundation

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Next date
Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Local governments, Schools
Where
Northeast Iowa

The R.J. McElroy Trust funds programs and projects that help young people in 12 Northeast Iowa counties. Nonprofits, school districts and municipalities can apply, and a playground or play space for youth may fit. The Trust has no deadlines and reviews applications at regular board meetings.

Could a playground win this?

Possible fit Medium confidence

Playgrounds are not named, but the Trust funds projects that help young people, and schools, cities and nonprofits in its 12 Northeast Iowa counties may apply. Call before sending your letter of intent to confirm a playground project fits.

Donor intent: The McElroy Trust only supports programs, projects or endeavors that help young people.

Organization types: The R.J. McElroy Trust assists only nonprofit charitable organizations (501(c)3) and governmental entities, like school districts or municipalities.

Based on the funder's words, from mcelroytrust.org (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

How to apply

  1. Call or email the Trust, or join a workshop, to talk about your playground project.
  2. Submit the short Letter of Intent online at any time and expect a decision within 2 to 3 weeks.
  3. If approved, complete the full grant application; proposals received two weeks before a board meeting are reviewed at that meeting.

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We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.