How much funding does General Grant Program (Regular Grants) provide?

General Grant Program (Regular Grants) provides Varies; 2014 total awards $345,066 in funding.

When is the deadline for General Grant Program (Regular Grants)?

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

Who is eligible for General Grant Program (Regular Grants)?

Eligible applicants: Statewide or multi-county service areas preferred; County-specific programs considered; Organized as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity. Geography: Programs serving Oklahoma residents. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is General Grant Program (Regular Grants) offered?

General Grant Program (Regular Grants) runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected July 1, 2027.

General Grant Program (Regular Grants)

Oklahoma Bar Foundation

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Funding Amount

Varies; 2014 total awards $345,066

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Next expected: July 1, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: July

From the program guidelines: “Submission Deadline: Typically July 1 annually (2014 deadline was July 1)”

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Statewide or multi-county service areas preferred
County-specific programs considered
Organized as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity

Geography

Programs serving Oklahoma residents

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Statewide service areas prioritized

Overview

Geographic Scope: Oklahoma (statewide)

The Oklahoma Bar Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations that further its mission to champion access to the justice system, fund critical legal services, and advance public awareness and understanding of the law.

Funding Priorities

Delivery of civil legal services to the poor and elderly
Quality education of the law and legal issues
Administration of justice and law-related programs for public benefit
Support for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
Children's advocacy and legal services
Law-related education programs
Elder law services and education
Immigration law services
American Indian land and estate issues
Tax law clinics for low-income individuals

Eligibility

Organized as nonprofit philanthropic IRS Section 501(c)(3) entity
Programs serving Oklahoma residents
Statewide or multi-county service areas preferred

What They Fund (Examples)

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma: $106,200 (2014)
Oklahoma Lawyers for Children: $40,000 (2014)
Tulsa Lawyers for Children: $25,000 (2014)
OBA-YLD Oklahoma High School Mock Trial Program: $46,600 (2014)
Domestic violence/sexual assault victim advocacy programs
Children's court programs and advocacy
Youth court programs
Elder law clinics and education
Immigration rights clinics
Native American legal services

Geographic Focus

Statewide service areas prioritized
County-specific programs considered

Evaluation Criteria

Organization's financial health (independent audit review)
Revenue, salaries, salary-to-revenue ratio
Number of clients served
Cost per client served
Program impact and outcomes

Funding Sources

Fellow contributions
Community Fellow contributions
Cy Pres awards
IOLTA trust account income
Charitable donations

2014 Grant Impact

18 organizations funded
Total awards: $345,066
Served over 56,450 Oklahomans and families

Contact Information

Oklahoma Bar Foundation
Phone: 405-416-7070
Website: okbarfoundation.org
Grants & Awards Chair: Millie Otey

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Submission Deadline: Typically July 1 annually (2014 deadline was July 1)

2. Required Eligibility: Applicant must be organized as a nonprofit 501(c)(3) entity

3. Application Materials:
- Complete 2014 OBF Grant Application Packet (two-part):
- Part 1: OBFGrt-INSTRUCTIONS-2014-Part1of2
- Part 2: OBFGrt-FORMS-2014-Part2of2

4. Application Review Process:
- Grants and Awards Committee reviews all applications
- Committee conducts all-day interviews with applicants
- Committee evaluates:
- Financial analysis (revenue, salaries, cost per client)
- Independent audit reports (qualified or unqualified)
- Number of clients served
- Program impact
- Committee submits recommendations to OBF Board of Trustees
- Board votes on recommendations (unanimous approval required)

5. Application Packet Contents:
- Grant application forms
- Instructions for completion
- Program narrative requirements
- Financial information forms
- Organizational documentation

Evaluation Criteria

How program furthers OBF mission
Financial viability of organization
Impact on clients and communities served
Number of Oklahomans served
Cost effectiveness
Quality of legal services or education provided

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What Oklahoma Bar Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024: 61
Total given: $3.15M
Median grant: $35K
Range: $10K–$210K

By dollars: Oklahoma 98%, Texas <1%, Virginia <1%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Tulsa, OK; Edmond, OK.
16% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
25% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Lawyers Helping Lawyers Foundation · Oklahoma City, OK

General operations

$210K
OCU Law School · Oklahoma City, OK

American indian wills clinic & help program

$196K
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma · Oklahoma City, OK

Mortgage foreclosure

$140K
Oklahoma Lawyers for Families and Children Inc · Oklahoma City, OK

Legal services for abused & neglected children

$140K
The Spero Project · Oklahoma City, OK

Refugee legal support services

$140K