Education and Basic Needs Funding from BOKF Foundation
Oklahoma nonprofits providing education, basic needs, or community services can seek support for programs that enhance quality of life and economic wellbeing. Focused on education, BOKF Foundation invites organizations to apply for charitable contributions supporting literacy, basic needs, workforce development, and related initiatives in the Oklahoma communities where BOK Financial operates.
BOKF Foundation
Costco Foundation Grants for Oklahoma Youth Services
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits running programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that strengthens community-based services. Focused on child and family well-being, the Costco Foundation invites organizations to apply for program funding, which may include literacy initiatives that improve educational outcomes for young people.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Literacy
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative literacy or human services programs in Oklahoma may be eligible for funding to address social problems in new ways. Grants from Creag Foundation help organizations that have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year and are testing new approaches to existing or previously unaddressed issues.
Creag Foundation
Oklahoma Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth in Oklahoma can seek funding for programs that advance health, education, development, and welfare. The Dan Paul Foundation supports initiatives such as early childhood development, youth enrichment, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, and environmental education, offering grants up to US $15,000 per year.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Literacy
With a mission to support innovative social impact, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation provides Oklahoma literacy and education nonprofits and impact-driven startups with up to US $300,000 over three years in early-stage funding and hands-on support. Eligible organizations must serve underserved communities, be post-pilot and pre-scale, and operate scalable, data-driven models.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Oklahoma Education and Empowerment Funding via Cisco Systems Foundation
Nonprofit and NGO literacy or education programs in Oklahoma that use technology to serve mostly economically underserved communities can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations advancing educational access, STEM learning, or life-skills training, especially where tech-enabled solutions expand reach and impact.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Education and Safety Grants for Nonprofits from State Farm Companies Foundation
Focused on safety, education, and community development, State Farm Companies Foundation invites Oklahoma educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits to seek support for auto and home safety, disaster readiness, housing, job training, and education initiatives. Programs that improve academic performance, STEM learning, or financial literacy may be especially relevant for organizations with literacy-focused work.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Hearst Foundation Arts Education Grants in Oklahoma
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Oklahoma offering arts, science, or STEAM education programs can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general support that reach broad audiences. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education that fills K–12 gaps and initiatives developing artistic talent, which may benefit organizations integrating literacy into arts-based learning.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Health and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in health, education, or community services, including those serving Oklahoma, can apply for Labcorp Charitable Foundation grants to support programs and operations. Funding may assist literacy and STEM education, food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, and initiatives promoting healthy lifestyles through research and screening.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Education
Oklahoma literacy and education nonprofits and social enterprises serving urban low-income children may be eligible for project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000. Oklahoma education organizations can access funding through Michael & Susan Dell Foundation, which supports work in education, children’s health, and family economic stability in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Health and Literacy Grants for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit organizations working on health, literacy, and humanitarian services in Oklahoma and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as literacy, health care access, disaster relief, and child and women’s services; Oklahoma literacy nonprofits may be eligible if their work aligns with these priorities.
Semnani Family Foundation
Oklahoma Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for charitable, educational, scientific, or medical programs can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust, as long as funds are used in the U.S. Organizations with literacy-related initiatives that advance education and general welfare may be competitive if they are tax-exempt under federal and, when applicable, California law.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Oklahoma Education
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million seeking support for education and related programs can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation, with awards from US $1,000 - US $10,000. U.S.-based organizations working on educational access, youth services, or child welfare that also advance literacy may be eligible to apply.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling and Education Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits working in preservation, education, or wellness, including literacy-related education in Oklahoma, can seek storytelling project support to showcase their community impact. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation offers the Storytelling Grant to help eligible groups share powerful narratives across areas like early childhood education, mental health, and environmental conservation.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Community Hardship Relief Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in Oklahoma and the broader Southern region can seek support for programs addressing hardship, including education, children and families, poverty relief, and related services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help experienced organizations with over three years of activity create tangible, meaningful impact through single-year program funding rather than capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Oklahoma Community Services
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for funding in Oklahoma. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides charitable organizations with support that can include literacy-related initiatives connected to community and environmental well-being.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public schools, and local government entities in Oklahoma communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports projects that enhance long-term well-being and sustainability; literacy initiatives that fit these focus areas and serve GP communities may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Family Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations near TJX locations that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence services can apply for The TJX Foundation’s invitation-only grants. Oklahoma literacy and education programs serving at-risk youth may be eligible if they align with TJX’s community mission and meet the 15-mile proximity and other requirements.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Oklahoma Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma seeking support for education, literacy-related youth programs, cultural activities, health facilities, or community services can access funding through the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation; awards US $1,000 - US $20,000. U.S.-based IRS-qualified nonprofits whose work benefits literacy or related educational outcomes may be especially competitive.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Literacy and Rural Community Grants from Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
Applications due Nov 14, 2026
Focused on literacy and rural community needs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oklahoma can apply for Communities Foundation of Oklahoma’s Oklahoma Initiative Fund, with awards up to US $15,000. Eligible organizations must be in or serving communities of 50,000 or less, including rural libraries, health and mental health services, and food insecurity programs.
Communities Foundation of Oklahoma
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for Ameriprise Financial’s community grants, primarily supporting U.S. programs. Focus areas include hunger relief, shelter and supportive housing, adult self-sufficiency, economic and community development, and cultural enrichment. Oklahoma literacy nonprofits may be eligible if their programs fit these priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in Oklahoma
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Oklahoma literacy and education nonprofits can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation to support programs in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental projects. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations, with grants typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $25,000 and awarded for one year of funding.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Oklahoma City Community Foundation Support for Literacy
Pre proposal due Feb 26, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and public entities serving rural Oklahoma communities with literacy, library, or related programs can seek up to US $40,000 to enhance services and community impact. Oklahoma City Community Foundation administers these Carolyn Watson Rural Oklahoma Community Foundation grants, which also support arts, culture, health, safety, and economic development projects in eligible small towns.
Oklahoma City Community Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Literacy Grants in Oklahoma
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma working on literacy, workforce readiness, or related community services can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve quality of life for underserved people. With a mission to strengthen communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation supports U.S.-based nonprofits near its business locations focused on literacy, economic stability, health, and disaster relief.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Organizations serving Union Pacific–served communities, including those offering literacy or youth development services, may be eligible if projects align with these priority cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma working on youth education, leadership, housing, hunger, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Literacy and academic enrichment initiatives for underserved youth may be especially competitive within the Caring for People category.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc