How much funding does Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant provide?

Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant provides Up to $15,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant?

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

Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant

Communities Foundation of Oklahoma

Foundation Grants for Mental Health Grants for Homeless Grants for Nonprofits Quality of Life Grants

Funding Amount

Up to $15,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant

Geographic Scope: Statewide - Rural communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer

Award Amount: Grants of up to $15,000

Focus Areas:

Mental health (priority consideration)

Homelessness (priority consideration)

General community vitality and quality of life improvements

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations

Serving communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer

Nonprofits based anywhere in Oklahoma may apply, but strongest consideration given to organizations located within and directly serving eligible communities

Preference for community-based organizations rooted in these towns and regions

Background: The Oklahoma Initiative Fund is a permanent endowed fund of Communities Foundation of Oklahoma created to invest in the vitality of rural communities across Oklahoma. It addresses urgent challenges and advances opportunities that improve quality of life for Oklahomans.

Status: The grant cycle for the Oklahoma Initiative Fund is now closed. Check the website periodically for updates on the next grant cycle.

Contact: Communities Foundation of Oklahoma

Phone: (405) 488-1450

What Communities Foundation of Oklahoma actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2024

Grants in 2024: 268
Total given: $17.63M
Median grant: $15K
Range: $5,026–$4.89M

By dollars: Oklahoma 92%, New York 2%, Texas 2%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Norman, OK; Duncan, OK.
24% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
39% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.