Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Grant

The Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation Grant supports non-profit organizations in southern Oklahoma by providing funding for healthcare, education, and social services. Eligible applicants must be recognized 501(c)(3) organizations operating within a 50-mile radius of Ardmore. Grant applications are accepted quarterly, with deadlines on December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1. This initiative aims to improve the quality of life for area residents.

NOTE: Oklahoma non-profit organizations seeking to submit a request may initiate the process by sending an overview of the organization, explanation of the project, and the amount of the request to SOMF President. Following a review of the initial inquiry, a grant application will be sent via e-mail for completion. The deadlines for returning the completed grant application — not requesting it — are: December 1, March 1, June 1, and September 1.
Grant Application Information
The Southern Oklahoma Memorial Foundation (SOMF) became a private grantmaking foundation in the late 1990s following the sale of the local hospital to the Mercy Health System Oklahoma. In keeping with the original purpose of the organization, SOMF provides funds to support healthcare, education, and other community needs.
Applications for support in the following areas of interest may be considered.
Health: Projects or programs related to medical and behavioral healthcare delivery, preventative and rehabilitative programs, health-related capital projects, or health-related education.Education: Projects benefitting public and private educational institutions (including primary, secondary, vocational, and higher education), support for scholarships, and programs that advance the education of area residents of all ages.Social Services: Programs providing services to the homeless, disadvantaged, disabled, or under-resourced.Other Areas of Interest: The Foundation also supports other charitable organizations working in the areas of improving the quality of life of area residents, civic improvements, and cultural activities.

Eligibility

Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that are engaged in charitable activities within a 50-mile radius of Ardmore are eligible to apply. Grants for specific projects and general operating expenses are considered. The organizations must be recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) organization or be organized as a government entity or subdivision thereof.

Ineligibility

Requests from individuals are not eligible for consideration.