The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust Grant Program focuses on providing funding for Strategic Projects and Initiatives. Strategic Projects cover capital, equipment & technology, and program & staff projects that align with an organization's strategic priorities. Initiatives are highly focused projects in scientific research, education, and calling. The Trust presently awards grants in the areas of arts and culture, education, health, human services, and scientific research. Capital Project Grants support construction, renovation, land purchase, and other capital projects; Equipment & Technology Grants support maintaining healthy equipment and growing technology infrastructure; Program & Staff Grants help fund new programs and the expansion of existing programs over three years.