Culture and Community Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City area

Focus Areas:

• Preservation and promotion of Oklahoma's unique cultural heritage
• Educational programming related to cultural traditions
• Visual and performing arts
• Cultural public events and festivals
• Community engagement through arts and culture

Eligible Activities:

• Educational programming celebrating cultural heritage
• Visual arts projects and exhibitions
• Performing arts programs
• Cultural festivals and public events
• Programs that increase community connection and knowledge
• Innovation in cultural programming
• Quality of life improvements through cultural engagement

Priorities:
Organizations that:

• Make programs accessible to broad audiences and underserved areas
• Actively engage people from all walks of life
• Celebrate Oklahoma's diverse and unique cultural heritage

Recent Activity:
Launched in 2023, the Culture and Community grant program awarded $363,000 in grants across three categories (Educational Programming, Visual Arts, and Festivals & Public Events) to 27 organizations in October 2023.

Award Categories:

1. Educational Programming - Programs providing cultural education and learning
2. Visual Arts - Visual arts projects, exhibitions, and community engagement
3. Performing Arts - Dance, theater, music and other performance-based programming
4. Festivals & Public Events - Cultural celebrations and community events

Oklahoma City Community Foundation
1000 N. Broadway Ave.