Mary K. Chapman Foundation Grant

The Mary K. Chapman Foundation Grant supports various program areas, including arts, education, healthcare, and social services, primarily in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Eligible projects may focus on community enhancement and nature conservation. Funding can be used for general operations, capital needs, and capacity building. However, event sponsorships and support for individuals are not eligible. Applications must be submitted by the first of the month prior to board meetings held quarterly.

NOTE: The deadline for an application to be considered at a board meeting is the 1st of the month prior to the meeting. Trustees currently have four regular meetings per year; January, April, July and October.
Program Areas Funded
The Following organization program areas are eligible for consideration:

• Arts & CulturePerforming ArtsVisual ArtsMusic
• Civic & CommunityParks, Trails and Community beautification effortsCivic enhancementAdult and Youth leadership
• EducationK-12 (Public, Private and Charter)Early Childhood EducationSpecial EducationColleges and Universities
• HealthcareDirect serviceHealth access
• Medical Research (by invitation only)
• Nature & WildlifeLand and Wildlife Conservation & ProtectionRestoration
• Social ServicesHousingMental HealthFeeding programs and Food AccessBasic Needs provision
• Type of Funding Provided

The Chapman Trusts currently provide funding for general operations, projects and programs, capital needs (brick and mortar, equipment purchases, etc.), and organization capacity building.

Eligibility

The Chapman Trusts provide financial contributions to projects focusing on Education, Health and human services, Civic and Community initiatives, the Arts, and Nature and Wildlife protection, primarily within Tulsa, Oklahoma and Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Ineligibility

Event sponsorships, endowment support, debt service, and requests to individuals are not eligible for funding.