Project Support: Small Grants

Project Support: Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Kirkpatrick Family Fund
Amount: Up to US $15,000
Last Updated: March 20, 2026

Summary

The Kirkpatrick Family Fund offers Project Support through small grants aimed at enhancing community quality of life in central Oklahoma. Eligible projects must achieve measurable outcomes within a specific timeframe and align with the organization's mission. The fund prioritizes support for arts, education, health, and community development initiatives. Importantly, it excludes requests for ongoing program support or capital projects, ensuring a focus on impactful, time-limited projects that benefit local communities.

Overview

NOTE: Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI) at least one month before the application deadline. About the Foundation The history of the Kirkpatrick Family Fund is closely aligned with the Kirkpatrick Foundation and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. These philanthropies all benefit from the foresight and generosity of John and Eleanor Kirkpatrick; their daughter, Joan Kirkpatrick; and their grandson, Christian Keesee. The Kirkpatrick Family Fund is committed to improving quality of life, and over the years its founders and family members have provided leadership to establish cultural institutions including the Science Museum of Oklahoma at the Kirkpatrick Center, the Oklahoma Arts Center, which preceded the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center. The family is also responsible for improving the health and well-being of animals through its support of the Joan Kirkpatrick Animal Hospital at the Oklahoma City Zoo and its focus on the humane treatment of the farm animals in our care at the Mollie Spencer Farm, the original Kirkpatrick Homestead. Always looking forward, the Kirkpatrick Family provided leadership for the establishment of endowments for nonprofits at the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. Because of their foresight, many nonprofit organizations benefit from distributions from their endowments that will continue. Because of their generosity, the Kirkpatricks established a legacy of philanthropy that will benefit the quality of life for future generations in central Oklahoma and the communities we serve. Project Support Requests for individual projects and programs will be considered in this category.Requests in this category must span a specific time period, achieve measurable results, and fulfill the organization’s mission.Requests for ongoing programs requiring year-after-year support or general administration are not included in this category.We do not accept unsolicited requests for capital projects.Project grants fall into two categories: small projects ($15,000 and below) and large projects (above $15,000).Program Areas of Interest Arts & Humanities We believe access to fine arts and humanities experiences enriches the quality of life for all members of our community. We support programs that nurture learning, encourage the creative process and demonstrate a commitment to excellence. Children, Youth, & Families It is our belief that healthy families raise healthy children. We support organizations that work to foster a beneficial environment for families through essential services and prevention programs that ensure healthy development for children in vulnerable situations. Community Development We believe that social and economic transformation is within the reach of all communities. We support organizations committed to inclusion, impact and innovation in addressing neighborhood and community needs. Education An investment in education from early childhood to graduate school is an investment in students, families, teachers and schools. We support educational programs and institutions that help children and youth become confident, caring and contributing adults. Environment We believe the appearance and treatment of the built environment reflects the values and priorities of the community. We support projects that stimulate beautification and provide pleasing aesthetics. These projects seek to improve quality of life in the community. Health We place a priority on organizations that improve access to health services and promote wellness. Human Services We value the desire of individuals and families to achieve self reliance. We support organizations and programs designed to provide a temporary safety net, break dependencies and change family cycles of abuse.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Requests for individual projects and programs will be considered in this category.Requests in this category must span a specific time period, achieve measurable results, and fulfill the organization’s mission.Project grants fall into two categories: small projects ($15,000 and below) and large projects (above $15,000).Only nonprofit organizations qualified as a public charity under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code may apply.Support for professional associations, educational institutions, and civic organizations is considered secondary and requires the organization to demonstrate a broad community benefit.

Ineligibility

Requests for ongoing programs requiring year-after-year support or general administration are not included in this category.We do not accept unsolicited requests for capital projects.We do not accept unsolicited grant requests from organizationsbased outside of central Oklahoma; grants made outside of Oklahoma County are limited to endowment matches or considered on a case-by-case basiswith fewer than three years of financial documentationwhose mission or programs do not fall within a stated area of interestthat function primarily as churches or ministries, or whose programs require adherence to a specific religious affiliation in order to receive serviceWe do not fund organizations that advocate for or are involved in the killing, abuse, or harm of animals.We do not fund or sponsor individuals, trips, tickets, or tables for fundraising events.