OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative/Margaret Annis Boy Trust Grant

The OCCF: Parks & Public Space Initiative, stemming from the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, aims to enhance neighborhood and community parks in Oklahoma City. This grant encourages landscaping and beautification projects, including plant materials and landscape amenities. It supports public spaces for recreation and cultural engagement, fostering community involvement and stewardship. Grants vary based on project complexity, and Oklahoma City Community Foundation staff provide expertise alongside funding to ensure successful project implementation.

Overview
The Parks & Public Space Initiative supports the beautification, development and activation of neighborhood/community parks, school parks, trails and other public lands. This initiative grew out of the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, which was established through a gift from Miss Boys’ estate in 1991 to support and encourage landscaping and beautification projects in parks, medians and other public lands in Oklahoma City. Grant awards will vary depending on the size and complexity of the project. In addition to funding, Oklahoma City Community Foundation staff will provide project expertise.
Grant Funding Goals
Encourage landscaping and beautification projects in public community spaces including neighborhood/community parks, school parks, trails, public medians and other public lands in central Oklahoma.
Items eligible for funding include plant material such as trees, shrubs and perennials, soil amendments, mulch and irrigation. Landscape amenities such as shade structures, benches and information signage may be eligible. Master plans and tree canopy studies for public spaces with collaborative partners will be considered.
Increase utilization of public spaces that are open and accessible to citizens for recreation, cultural and health improvement.
Engage community groups, neighborhoods, businesses, and other nonprofit organizations to improve our public community spaces.

Eligibility

Who Is Eligible to Apply?Neighborhood/community groups connected to parks, school parks, trails and other public spaces in Oklahoma County.Any 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing direct services and that has a governing board based in Oklahoma County.Local government agencies or state and city-connected agencies.

Neighborhood and community groups in the Oklahoma City metro area, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government agencies and city-connected agencies.