OAC Rural Arts Opportunity Grants

The OAC Rural Arts Opportunity Grants aim to enhance access to the arts for residents in select rural Oklahoma counties. With grants up to $5,000, this initiative focuses on bolstering arts programming and establishing essential infrastructure in underserved areas. The Oklahoma Arts Council supports capacity building and professional development, fostering economic growth and cultural enrichment. This funding opportunity emphasizes community engagement and artistic collaboration, ensuring that more Oklahomans can participate in vibrant arts experiences.

To ensure all Oklahomans have access to the arts, Rural Arts Opportunity Grants are available to organizations in select rural counties. The grant program represents a strategic investment by the Oklahoma Arts Council to advance state goals related to economic development, education, and quality of life. Grants are available to support capacity building and professional development activities, and learning-based or audience-based arts programs. The program was developed through allocated funds from the Oklahoma State Legislature to leverage resources for geographically isolated areas of the state that have limited access to arts and cultural activities.
Grant Program Goals
Support arts programming and opportunities for more OklahomansThis grant opportunity is only open for organizations in the Opportunity Counties listed Establish arts infrastructure in rural and remote areas
Grant Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization. Award match requirement: 1:1 (100%). Half of the match (50%) may be in-kind support. Matching funds may not be other Oklahoma Arts Council funds or federal funds