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?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Oklahoma Initiative Fund Grant?

Geography: Located within and directly serving eligible communities; Preference for community-based organizations rooted in these towns and regions. Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

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

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Geography

Located within and directly serving eligible communities
Preference for community-based organizations rooted in these towns and regions

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Serving communities with populations of 50,000 or fewer
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.

Overview

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

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.

Phone: (405) 488-1450

What Communities Foundation of Oklahoma actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 314
Total given: $25.48M
Median grant: $17K
Range: $5,035–$3.38M

By dollars: Oklahoma 94%, California 2%, Texas <1%. Top recipient cities: Oklahoma City, OK; Edmond, OK; Norman, OK.
2% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
42% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Mental Health Association Oklahoma · Tulsa, OK

Housing / shelter

$3.38M
Neighborhood Services Organization Inc · Oklahoma City, OK

Housing / shelter

$2.44M
We Are Society Inc · Oklahoma City, OK

Housing / shelter

$1.2M
Gatesway Foundation Inc · Broken Arrow, OK

Housing / shelter

$950K
Homeless Alliance · Oklahoma City, OK

Housing / shelter

$927K