How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Community Grants provides Up to $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Community Grants

Osteopathic Founders Foundation

Foundation Semi-annual Grants for Nonprofits Food Security Grants Grants for LGBTQ Nonprofits Health Disparities Grants

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Funding Amount

Up to $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grants

Overview: The Osteopathic Founders Foundation supports projects consistent with the osteopathic philosophy through small grants to improve the health of Tulsa and surrounding areas of northeastern Oklahoma.

Geographic Scope: Northeastern Oklahoma (primary focus on Tulsa and surrounding areas)

Focus Areas (2026):

Food insecurity for vulnerable Oklahomans

Primary healthcare services for LGBTQ+ community members

Wrap-around services critical to healthcare

Priority Populations:

Economically disadvantaged individuals

Elderly

Children

Persons with disabilities

Pregnant and parenting women

Justice-involved men and women

Eligibility:

Organizations must be tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code

Individual applications are NOT accepted

Organizations may receive funding only once per calendar year (12 months from last grant issued)

Preference given to organizations invited to apply

What Will NOT Be Funded:

Capital campaigns or capital improvements

Direct mail or telemarketing solicitations

Event sponsorships (currently not being considered)

Application Requirements:

Requests must focus on projects with direct client outcomes

Organizations that receive funding must submit a complete report detailing fund usage before submitting a new application

Only one application accepted per calendar year per organization

Applications received after July 14th, 2026 will be reserved for winter meeting

Contact Information:
Michele Caine
Phone: 918-551-7300
Email: mcaine@osteopathicfounders.org

Osteopathic Founders Foundation
8801 S Yale Ave, Suite 400
Tulsa, Oklahoma 74137
Phone: (918) 551-7300
Fax: (918) 551-7336

How to Apply

Application Process

Submission Method: All materials must be submitted electronically through the grant application portal.

Timeline:

Applications may be submitted at any time

No general deadline; specific meeting submission deadlines posted as available

Allocations made in spring and fall, with possible additional winter allocation

Applications received after July 14th, 2026 reserved for winter meeting

Required Application Materials:
1. Completed online Grant Application (through portal)
2. Cover letter (PDF format) addressed to Sherri Wise, President/CEO, including:
- Description of the program in need of funding
- Explanation of the program's importance to improving community health
- Clear statement of expected outcomes
3. Program budget (PDF format)
4. Organization's logo (jpg or png format)
5. Any additional supporting documents (optional)

Additional Restrictions:

Organizations may receive funding only once per calendar year (12 months from last grant issued)

Preference given to organizations invited to apply

Organizations receiving funding must submit complete report before submitting new application

Post-Award Reporting:

Grant recipients must submit a complete report detailing how funds were used

Report required before submitting new application

You will need a copy of your signed Grant Agreement when completing the report

Report submitted through online portal

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