The Robert C. White Trust aims to support and encourage rowing at the pre-collegiate level on the Schuylkill River or within the Philadelphia area in Pennsylvania. The Trust's mission is to facilitate youth participation in rowing, specifically targeting schools and organizations in this region. The grant focuses on providing financial assistance to institutions and groups that promote rowing activities for pre-collegiate students and have an established record of engagement in the sport.

Grants are only available for schools and other organizations that meet certain qualifications. To be eligible, organizations must be recognized as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The rowing programs supported by the Trust must have a minimum of five years of operational history. Additionally, applicants must have participated in the Manny Flick regatta series for at least the past five consecutive years, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to the sport.

The geographic focus of the Robert C. White Trust is very specific. Only organizations that operate in the Philadelphia area, particularly those with rowing programs based on or along the Schuylkill River, are eligible. This limits the funding opportunities to local institutions dedicated to rowing development in this region. The Trust seeks to fund programs that show a solid foundation and long-term viability in promoting youth participation in rowing.

The average grant size awarded by the Robert C. White Trust is approximately $4,000, and the funds are typically used to support programs that encourage youth rowing. Applicants are required to submit a progress report six months after receiving funds, unless otherwise specified. This report ensures that the funds are being used effectively and that the program is progressing as planned. Applicants must also be aware that the Trust does not make grants to organizations that do not promote rowing on the Schuylkill River or have a history of involvement in competitive rowing events like the Manny Flick regatta series.

Applications for the Robert C. White Trust must be submitted annually by March 1st. The decision on the applications is made in April. After submission, applicants will receive an automated email confirming their application, and all applicants will be notified about the outcome of their application. The grant application is open to organizations that are in good standing with the IRS as exempt entities and that meet all specified criteria for rowing programs in the targeted region.