How much funding does WayFinder Innovation Grant provide?

WayFinder Innovation Grant provides Up to $250,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for WayFinder Innovation Grant?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

WayFinder Innovation Grant

United Way of Central Oklahoma Inc

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Funding Amount

Up to $250,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

WayFinder Innovation Grant

Geographic Scope: Central Oklahoma

Focus Areas: Health and human services innovation addressing:

Strong families

Successful kids

Healthy citizens

Independent living

Community preparedness

Program Description:
The WayFinder Innovation Grant program encourages local 501(c)(3) nonprofits to develop new and innovative approaches to health and human services challenges in central Oklahoma. Launched in 2019, the program funds creative solutions that are new and do not yet exist in Oklahoma.

Eligibility:

Local 501(c)(3) nonprofits

Organizations based in central Oklahoma

Programs must be new and not yet exist in Oklahoma

Award Structure:

Up to $250,000 in one-time funding per award

Multiple awards granted annually

As of 2023, over $1.1 million has been committed to 17 different programs since 2019

Selection Process:
Finalists pitch ideas in a 'Shark Tank' format to a panel of community leaders who select the most promising and viable ideas.

Contact Information:

Email: wayfinder@unitedwayokc.org

Phone: (405) 236-8441

Website: unitedwayokc.org/wayfindergrant

Office: 1444 NW 28th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73106

Recent Recipients (2023):

Healthy Minds Policy Initiative: $113,850

NewView Oklahoma: $69,926

Calm Waters: $40,000

Thick Descriptions: $13,500

Past Recipients Include:

Pivot, Inc.

Oklahoma City for Community and Justice Youth Leadership Forum

Goodwill Industries (Virtual Reality Forklift Training)

Youth & Family Services (Intergenerational Living)

Mental Health Association of Oklahoma

Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City

The Homeless Alliance

ReMerge

YWCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Community Literacy Centers

Areawide Aging Agency

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Attend Informational Meeting (if available)
- Typically held in July
- Location: United Way of Central Oklahoma office
- RSVP required by email to wayfinder@unitedwayokc.org

2. Submit Application
- Information form submission
- Submit via unitedwayokc.org/wayfindergrant

3. Finalist Selection
- Finalists are invited to pitch ideas

4. Pitch Presentation
- 'Shark Tank' style presentation to panel of community leaders
- Panel judges select winning proposals

5. Award Notification
- Successful applicants are announced
- Typically announced at United Way Campaign Kickoff event

Required Materials:

Information form describing innovative idea

Program must address one of five focus areas

Demonstration that program is new and doesn't yet exist in Oklahoma

Contact for Questions:

Email: wayfinder@unitedwayokc.org

Phone: (405) 236-8441

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