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Resilience and Recovery Fund

Tulsa Economic Development Corporation

Funding Amount

Up to $50,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
One-time opportunity
Tracked since
April 2026

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Other requirements

  • Fewer than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
  • 2019 revenues did not exceed $5,000,000
  • Experienced a decrease in revenue of at least 25% between February and March 2020 due to COVID-19
  • Must be a small business or entrepreneur in Tulsa

Overview

Resilience and Recovery Fund

Program Status: Zero-interest emergency loan program (COVID-19 relief, launched April 1, 2020)

Geographic Scope: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Overview: In partnership with Tulsa Economic Development Corporation (TEDC), the City of Tulsa dedicated $1.1 million in funds for zero-interest loans to provide financial assistance to small business owners and entrepreneurs affected by COVID-19.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Fewer than 50 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

  • 2019 revenues did not exceed $5,000,000

  • Experienced a decrease in revenue of at least 25% between February and March 2020 due to COVID-19

  • Must be a small business or entrepreneur in Tulsa
  • Loan Details:

  • Maximum Loan Amount: Up to $50,000

  • Interest Rate: Zero interest (0%)

  • Acceptable Uses: Payroll, insurance premiums, bridge loans, and other business expenses
  • Purpose: Stop-gap measure for businesses affected by COVID-19 pandemic; served as bridge funding while businesses pursued federal SBA funding

    Partners:

  • City of Tulsa

  • TEDC Creative Capital

  • George Kaiser Family Foundation (provided technical support and navigation counseling)
  • Contact Information:

  • Phone: (918) 585-8332

  • Website: www.TEDCNet.com

  • Additional resources: www.TulsaResponds.org (for help navigating various federal, state, and local stimulus funds)

  • FAQ and updates: www.cityoftulsa.org/COVID-19
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Submission Method:

  • Apply online at www.TEDCNet.com

  • Or contact TEDC directly at (918) 585-8332
  • Application Timeline:

  • Began accepting applications immediately upon announcement (April 1, 2020)

  • Expedited loan funding available
  • Support Available:

  • Technical assistance through George Kaiser Family Foundation partnership

  • Navigation support for federal/state/local stimulus dollars available at www.TulsaResponds.org

  • Personalized counseling to walk through qualifications and application process
  • What Tulsa Economic Development Corporation actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

    Grants in 2023
    1
    Total given
    $2.24M
    Median grant
    $2.24M
    • By dollars: Oklahoma 100%. Top recipient cities: Tulsa, OK.

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    Fields of Work

    small-businesseshardship

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