Stewardship is more than charitable giving—it is a responsibility we carry as leaders, engineers, builders, and community members. It means protecting what has been built, improving what can be better, and preparing the path forward for those who follow. At Carroll Daniel, we know that our actions today are measured not only by the projects we complete, but by the positive, meaningful influence we have on people and places.
The Helping Hands in Hardhats Grantmaking Program aims to support initiatives that align with Carroll Daniel’s Mission and Core Values. We aim to Build Opportunities in the communities where we live and work by partnering with organizations that foster strong Relationships, practice Integrity, encourage Stewardship, and display Excellence.
Applications are only accepted via the online application below.
Grant Guidelines & Requirements
- Grants may be awarded to nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, or other qualifying entities that:
- Are a U.S. based 501©(3) nonprofit organization.
- Have a proven track record of impact and financial responsibility.
- Operate in areas aligned with our corporate focus areas (e.g., education, workforce development, community impact).
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrate a strategy to accomplish their missions and successfully operate programs.
- Exclusions:
- Faith-based and religious organizations.
- Hospitals and medical related facilities.
- Individual requests, such as personal scholarships.
- Private clubs, fraternities, or sororities.
- Sports and racing teams.
- Carroll Daniel reserves the right to determine whether any organization is ineligible.
- Carroll Daniel does not limit the request amount and evaluates each request on its own merit.
- Grant size varies depending on the needs, program proposed by the organization, and available funding.
- Carroll Daniel prioritizes making charitable contributions in communities in which the company operates.
- Grantmaking Process
- 1: Application Submission—interested organizations must submit a detailed grant proposal online, including objectives, expected outcomes, and a budget breakdown. (Not applicable for requests under $1,000)
- 2: Review & Evaluation—applications are assessed based on alignment with corporate priorities, feasibility, and expected impact.
- 3: Approval & Award—grants are awarded following a thorough evaluation by an internal review panel.
- Compliance
- All grant decisions must be reviewed by the Carroll Daniel Corporate Giving Back Committee.
- Grants cannot be used for lobbying, political activities, or personal financial gain.
- Timing
- The Corporate Giving Back Committee meets on a quarterly basis.
- Depending on the next scheduled meeting, please allow up to eight weeks for the review process.
- If there is a need for additional information, Carroll Daniel will contact the organization directly.
- Grant opportunities are publicly announced to promote equal access.
- Decisions are communicated to applicants with clear rationale.