How much funding does Social Innovations Grant provide?

Social Innovations Grant provides $40,000 in funding.

Social Innovations Grant

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Funding Amount

$40,000

Deadline

July 31, 2026

114 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Social Innovations Grant

Funder: Tulsa Area United Way (TAUW)

Program Type: Competitive grant for nonprofit organizations

Geographic Scope: Six-county service area of TAUW: Creek, Okmulgee, Osage, Rogers, Tulsa, and/or Wagoner counties

Focus Areas:

Youth Opportunity

Healthy Community

Financial Security

Community Resiliency

Purpose

The Social Innovations Grant encourages support of new solutions for expanding education, improving health and safety, and strengthening financial mobility. The program is designed to provide nonprofits with critical resources—including funding, mentorship, and community connections—to accelerate the growth and stability of innovative programs.

Eligibility Requirements

Organization Type: 501(c)(3) nonprofit or currently sponsored by a fiscal agent with 501(c)(3) status
Service Area: The majority of clients benefited by the proposal must be located within the six-county TAUW service area
Innovation Requirement: Proposal must be innovative, meaning it is a new solution to a gap, barrier, or challenge faced by the organization or community served
Focus Area: Innovative idea must impact one of TAUW's four key focus areas

Priority Areas

Annual operating budgets under $2 million
Proposals addressing significant inequities or disparities within the focus area
Clear articulation of what the organization hopes to learn and how learnings benefit the larger community
Leadership (staff, board) with lived experiences resonating with the work or clients identified

Non-Allowable Expenses

Expenses incurred prior to 2026
Supplanting other funds
Capital campaigns, endowment campaigns, or fundraising events
Land purchase, construction of new facilities, or renovation of existing facilities
Bulk use for decorating facilities

Award Details

Five organizations receive $40,000 financial awards
Award may be used in one year (2026) or divided across two years (2026-2027)
Grantees have opportunity to pitch for additional Audience Choice Awards
Grantees participate in TAUW-sponsored trainings throughout 2026

Contact Information

Email: deason@tauw.org
Phone: 918-295-6635
Address: 1430 S Boulder Ave, Tulsa OK 74119
Main Phone: 918.583.7171

How to Apply

Application Process

The Social Innovations Grant application is a multi-step competitive process:

#### Step 1: Mini-Application
1. Complete the mini-application form (available in English and Spanish)
2. Submit by Thursday, July 31, 2026 via the online Mini-Application portal
3. Prepare answers in advance before using the application link

#### Step 2: Full Application
1. A select number of applicants chosen from mini-applications will be invited to complete a lengthier application
2. Full application includes additional questions from the Innovation Committee

#### Step 3: Award Selection & Pitch Event
1. Award winners are chosen from full applications
2. Winners invited to participate in public event to share ideas
3. Opportunity to compete for additional Audience Choice Awards

Required Materials

Mini-application form (English or Spanish)
Answers to application questions
Demonstration of nonprofit status (501(c)(3) or fiscal sponsorship documentation)

Application Support

Mini-Application Guidance: Available in English and Spanish
Application Packet: Includes detailed information on process, eligibility, funding priorities, scoring rubric, tip sheet, and common reasons applications are not approved
Q&A: Submit questions via email; answers shared anonymously and updated Mondays through July 28, 2026
Office Hours: Optional open office hours available (contact for specific dates/times)
Webinar: Optional webinar recording and PowerPoint available