How much funding does Parks & Public Space Initiative provide?

Parks & Public Space Initiative provides $3,000 - $25,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Parks & Public Space Initiative?

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

Parks & Public Space Initiative

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Funding Amount

$3,000 - $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Parks & Public Space Initiative

Overview: The Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Parks & Public Space Initiative supports the beautification, development and activation of neighborhood parks, trails, schools and public spaces. The program has invested more than $4.7 million in the community over two decades.

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma City area

Focus Areas:

Beautification and landscaping projects in parks and public spaces

Tree planting and canopy projects

Shade structure installations

Wildflower plots and pollinator gardens

Trail development

Public space activation

Community-led improvement projects

Eligibility:

Nonprofits, community organizations, and neighborhood associations

Organizations focused on parks, public spaces, and community beautification

Background: This initiative grew out of the Margaret Annis Boys Trust, established through a gift from Miss Boys' estate in 1991 to support landscaping and beautification projects in parks, medians and other public lands in Oklahoma City.

Recent Awards (September 2023): 19 organizations received grants totaling $203,050, with 12 being first-time grant recipients.

Contact:

Oklahoma City Community Foundation

1000 N. Broadway Ave.

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Phone: 405-235-5603

Email: [email protected]

Website: occf.org