Osage Nation Foundation Charitable Grants

Purpose: Fund projects and activities that directly benefit Osage citizens and the Osage Nation.

Geographic Scope: Osage Nation

Matching Funds: No matching funds required from recipient

Eligibility

• Eligible Applicants: Individuals and non-profit/charitable organizations
• Ineligible Applicants: For-profit businesses are not eligible
• Preference: Osage individuals and organizations have preference in the selection process
• Frequency: An applicant may be awarded only one grant from the Osage Nation Foundation per fiscal year
• Funding Availability: All grants are subject to availability of funding at the time of application

Focus Areas

Projects should align with the Osage Nation Foundation mission: to promote and enhance the general welfare of the people of the Osage Nation by supporting:

• Cultural activities and programs
• Educational activities and programs
• Health activities and programs
• Historical activities and programs
• Community activities and programs
• Other appropriate activities and programs

What They Don't Fund

• College tuition (direct tuition payments)
• For-profit business activities

Application Timeline

• Requests are reviewed as applications are received
• Recommended: Submit applications a minimum of 90 days before funds are needed
• Applications are considered at Osage Nation Foundation board meetings
• Board generally meets bi-monthly

Contact Information

Southlake, TX 76092

Location: Southlake, TX

How to Apply

Application Methods:

1. Apply online via the grant application portal, OR
2. Download and submit a PDF application

Required Materials

• Completed Osage Nation Foundation official donation request form/application
• Detailed description of how the donation will be used
• Proposal summary (1,000 words or less)
• Supporting documentation (if appropriate)
• If organization: Copy of IRS tax-exempt determination letter (if tax-exempt)
• If organization is not tax-exempt: Explanation of organizational structure

Application Form Fields

• Applicant Name
• Today's Date
• Person Submitting Application
• Applicant's Website
• Applicant's Address (City, State, Zip)
• Phone
• Email
• Connection to Osage Nation (Yes/No with explanation if yes)
• Previous funding from Osage Nation (Yes/No with amount and dates if yes)
• Tax-exempt status (if organization)
• Organization purpose and/or mission statement (if applicable)
• Amount of grant requested (maximum $3,500)
• Project Name
• Date Funding Needed
• Proposal Summary (1,000 words or less): summarize the event and how funds would be used, and how the activity/project would positively impact Osages

Submission Instructions

Via Email:

• Send to: bwebb@osagefoundation.org
• Subject line: "Osage Charitable Grant Request"

Via Mail:

• Send to: Osage Nation Foundation Charitable Grant Program, Attn: Funds Request, P.O. Box 92777, Southlake, TX 76092

Important Note: Do not include your Osage member number on the application for security purposes.

Certification

Applicant must certify by signature that:

• They are authorized to solicit funds on behalf of the organization or individual
• All information provided is truthful and accurate
• Grant proceeds will not be distributed to support unlawful activities