Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant

Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation
Last Updated: February 13, 2026

Summary

The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant supports charitable and educational initiatives in Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas. Grants are primarily awarded to local institutions and organizations, fostering community development through programs that benefit the largest population, youth activities, medical programs, and leadership training. The Foundation favors projects with matching funds and community commitment. However, it does not fund scholarships, religious organizations, or projects that duplicate services in the area.

Overview

Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation Grant About The Mayor Foundation is operated exclusively for public, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes within Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas. Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties, but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants of these two counties. History The Oliver Dewey Mayor Foundation is the legacy of Oliver Dewey “Jock” Mayor, rancher, businessman, and entrepreneur.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Generally, grants are made only to institutions, organizations, and agencies located in either of these two counties (Mayes County, Oklahoma, and Grayson County, Texas), but grants may be made to other qualified organizations, which will use the funds for the substantial benefit of the inhabitants of these two counties.The Board will Consider:Programs that benefit the largest population possible. Youth activities and programs.Medical related programs.Education and community service opportunities.Leadership training and activities.Cultural activities..

Ineligibility

The Board will not Consider:Grants to churches and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Grants to other Foundations unless that foundation is used as a pass through vehicle.The intent is not to take assets from the Mayor Foundation to enhance the asset base of another foundation.Grants for scholarships.Grants for band uniforms, cheerleaders, football teams, etc.Grants for golf tournaments.Grants solely for individuals to attend conventions or conferences.Grant requests where continuation of the project will depend on ongoing grants from The Mayor Foundation.Grants where the proceeds will be used for salaries. Grants where there is a duplication of services in an area.Grants where there is no evidence of community and Board commitment both in kind and financially