In addition to nonprofit-requested grants, the Trust makes Piper-initiated grants, often part of larger investments that hold promise for long-term community impact.
- An educational support program for new parents.
- Innovative efforts to engage older adults in their communities.
- Programs to train medical residents on issues not covered in medical schools like child development and end-of-life care.
- An Arizona-based personalized medicine initiative to improve patient outcomes and lower healthcare costs.
- A regional arts and culture project to develop audiences.
- A multi-faceted program to strengthen Catholic education.