Community Grants

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

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