Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Grants

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation
Last Updated: August 21, 2025

Summary

The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, established in 1951 in Oklahoma, aims to support charitable organizations across the U.S., with a focus on education and local initiatives. Grants are awarded to qualified 501(C)(3) organizations, prioritizing projects that align with the foundation's mission in areas such as education, health, arts, and literacy. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before applying for funding, ensuring alignment with the foundation's priorities.

Overview

NOTE: Before submitting a full grant application, new and returning organizations must submit a Letter of Inquiry between April 1 and May 31 by 5:00 p.m. CST. Approved applicants will then be invited to submit a full application, which must be completed no later than August 31 by 5:00 p.m. CST. About Us Founded in 1951, The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation is a private, family foundation established in Oklahoma. ​Our purpose is to support charitable organizations in the United States, both large & small, with a preference on education & the state of Oklahoma. Our mission is to provide resources to Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literary & Educational organizations & programs that traditional philanthropic sources might avoid. Funding Areas Education: Organizations & projects supporting educational endeavors from pre-K to 12 & higher education, including but not limited to, endowments, scholarship funds and vocational technical programs.Construction: Brick & mortar projects including equipment to support renovations & new construction.Health & Wellness: Institutions supporting health & wellness through scientific research, health care & quality of life projects.Religion: Organizations & projects supporting faith-based & humanitarian endeavors.Literacy: Organizations & projects supporting innovative programs & increased literacy outcomes.Arts & Culture: Institutions & projects supporting the arts aimed at enriching the quality of life for the community.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation accepts applications from qualified 501(C)(3) charitable organizations located & to be used in the United States, or any of its possessions, with a geographic preference for the state of Oklahoma.The Trustees consider applications based on the merits of the proposal, alignment with the Foundation's funding priorities & financial position.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants to:individualspolitical activitiesprojects that do not meet the Foundation's funding priorities