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Best Oklahoma Grants for Nonprofits

Find nonprofit grants in Oklahoma, including opportunities in Oklahoma City, Tulsa, and Norman. Updated listings for 501(c)(3) organizations statewide.

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Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant

Administration for Children and Families
Federal Government
Alabama, Alaska +42 more
US $500,000 - US $15,000,000
The Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) SMART Grant aims to enhance early care and education systems in the U.S. by supporting targeted investments in technology and data analytics. This initiative, led by the Administration for Children and Families, encourages states to improve program quality, family choice, and data-driven decision-making for children from birth to five years old. The funding is designed to create measurable outcomes and strengthen coordination within the mixed-delivery system.
Education - Preschool / Early Learning

OVAC Professional Basics Grant

Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $500
The OVAC Professional Basics Grant supports Oklahoma artists by funding essential aspects of their art practice, including quality samples, display, and travel. Grants of up to $500 help artists develop their professional practices and engage in community projects. Eligibility requires applicants to be over 21 and have at least 12 months of residency in Oklahoma. This grant aims to empower visual artists, curators, and art writers to enhance their creative projects and visibility.
Art & Culture Arts / Culture Access & Participation

OAC Creative Aging Partnership Grant

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount
The OAC Creative Aging Partnership Grant aims to enhance arts education for older adults in Oklahoma. This program provides funding for workshops and artist residencies, fostering community connections and promoting health benefits. Organizations can receive up to $30,000, with a 1:1 match requirement. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, government entities, and educational institutions. This initiative supports creative aging opportunities, encouraging lifelong learning and engagement among seniors, ultimately improving their quality of life through the arts.
Adult Education Art Education

OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $2,500
The OAC Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools support arts education programs in Oklahoma that occur outside regular school hours. Schools can apply for up to $2,500 annually with a 10% cash match. These grants enhance academic performance, increase student engagement, and promote civic involvement. Arts education fosters creativity and critical thinking, benefiting students in various subjects. The program encourages sequential, hands-on learning led by qualified educators to provide meaningful arts experiences for students.
Art Education Arts / Culture Access & Participation

OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $5,000
The OAC Essential Arts Education Grants for Schools supports Oklahoma schools in enhancing arts education programs during the school day. Schools can apply for up to $5,000 per year, fostering significant improvements in academic performance and student engagement. Arts education develops essential skills, promotes creativity, and encourages civic responsibility. With a focus on hands-on learning led by qualified educators, these grants aim to expand access to various art forms, benefiting both students and the broader community.
Art Education

OAC Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $500
The Oklahoma Arts Council offers Classroom Supply Grants for Visual and Performing Arts, providing up to $500 annually for schools to purchase essential art supplies. This funding addresses the critical need identified by teachers for effective visual and performing arts education, enabling schools to maintain valuable programs that enhance student learning and creativity. Applications are due by August 22, 2025, and require a user account in the Fluxx grant portal.
Performing Arts Visual Arts

OAC Community Arts Experience Grants

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $5,000
The OAC Community Arts Experience Grants, offered by the Oklahoma Arts Council, support community vitality through funding for arts-based projects such as festivals and exhibitions. These grants aim to enhance cultural opportunities for Oklahomans and require a 100% match. Organizations may apply for two grants annually, with a maximum award of $5,000. This program fosters engagement and preserves cultural heritage, replacing the previous Small Grant Support program as of September 1, 2023.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation

OAC Capitol Art Field Trip Grants

Oklahoma Arts Council
Private
Oklahoma
Up to US $1,100
The OAC Capitol Art Field Trip Grants provide an exceptional opportunity for Oklahoma school children, particularly those from rural and under-resourced communities, to experience the state's rich history and art at the Oklahoma State Capitol. Schools can receive reimbursement for transportation and associated costs, allowing students to engage in guided tours and learn about Oklahoma's art collections and government. Grants are available for up to $1,100 per field trip, fostering a unique educational experience.
Academic Success & Enrichment

Community Ties Giving Program: Annual Local Grants

Union Pacific Foundation
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adams County, Colorado +177 more
US $5,000 - US $30,000
The Community Ties Giving Program by Union Pacific Foundation offers local grants aimed at enhancing community well-being through diverse funding priorities. These include safety initiatives, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability. The program emphasizes supporting organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to create impactful projects that resonate with Union Pacific's heritage and mission. Eligible applicants must be nonprofit organizations serving Union Pacific communities and demonstrate a clear need and capacity to deliver effective programming.
Library Services Museums & Cultural Institutions Community / Public Safety +22 more

The Gridiron Veterans Scholarship

Bob Woodruff Foundation
Private
Alabama, Alaska +38 more
Unspecified amount
The Gridiron Veterans Scholarship, provided by the Bob Woodruff Foundation, offers essential financial support for military veterans and first responders. This initiative focuses on wellness, rehabilitation, and recovery programs, ensuring participants can access mental health services, physical therapy, and holistic resources. The foundation prioritizes those facing emotional and physical challenges, empowering them to overcome barriers and improve their quality of life through customized, evidence-based support.
Military & Veterans Services Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Wellness & Healthy Living

MNRS Seed Research Grant

Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)
Association/Society
Illinois, Indiana +11 more
Up to US $5,000

About Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS)The Midwest Nursing Research Society (MNRS) originally began to provide a place for nurses to collaborate, and collaborate they did! Over time, the founding members began to realize the benefits of having an organization dedicated specifically to nursing research. With some careful attention and a lot of hard work, we have grown into the organization it is today. We're a society where scientists, innovators, and drivers of clinical practice across the career trajectory, come together to share ideas and grow our field through innovative research.About MNRS Seed Research GrantThe Midwest Nursing Research Society is pleased to offer one Seed Grant of up to $5,000. The purpose of this grant is to support researchers in the Midwest that advance nursing science and practice. Funds are available for quantitative and qualitative research on any topic relevant to nursing science. This funding is available to all MNRS nursing researchers, regardless of prior funding history or time from dissertation. All applicants MUST be current active members of MNRS to be eligible for this grant.

Nursing

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Water- Wastewater Construction

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $600,000

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Here at the Department of Commerce, our job is to bring employment, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

Community Development Block Grant Programs

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program enables rural Oklahoma communities to finance a variety of public infrastructure and economic improvements and helps promote job growth as a result of these improvements. CDBG funds are provided by the federal government (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to help ensure Oklahoma’s most critical needs are addressed.

CDBG Water-Wastewater Construction

Oklahoma’s Community Development Block Grant-Water-Wastewater Construction program is for applicants that are ready to begin construction on a water or wastewater project. Eligible units of local government that provide documentation of final plans and specifications or a construction permit secured through the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (ODEQ) may apply under this category. CDBG funds may only be utilized for construction, inspection, and administration costs. Engineering costs are prohibited.

Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Water Resource Management Waste Management

Mercy Work Foundation of Oklahoma Grant

Mercy Work Foundation of Oklahoma
Association/Society
Oklahoma
US $5,000 - US $20,000
The Mercy Work Foundation of Oklahoma, established in 1992, focuses on the welfare of small animals. It provides grants ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 for care, shelter, food, and veterinary services for stray and injured pets. Typically awarding 2-3 grants annually, this foundation aims to support charitable organizations in Oklahoma dedicated to animal protection.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets Veterinary Science & Services

Oklahoma Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount

District Attorneys Council

The primary function of the District Attorneys Council is to provide a professional organization for the education, training and coordination of technical efforts of all District Attorneys of the State. The DAC assists local District Attorneys by providing financial, personnel, and other administrative services upon request. The Council is the administrative agency for the Crime Victims Compensation Board and the state administrative agency for several federal grants.

It is important to note that the DAC does not have control over individual District Attorneys. Its functions are advisory and administrative support only. The DAC does not have the power to investigate, stop, or otherwise prevent a District Attorney from prosecuting an individual or group.

Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN)

Project Safe Neighborhoods is a nationwide initiative that brings together federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials, prosecutors, and community leaders to identify the most pressing violent crime problems in a community and develop comprehensive solutions to address them. Directed by the 93 United States Attorneys throughout the country, Project Safe Neighborhoods is a comprehensive initiative to reduce gun crime in America. The District Attorneys Council, Federal Grants Division serves as the fiscal agent for the U.S. Attorneys in the Western, Northern, and Eastern Districts of Oklahoma.

Crime & Justice Community / Public Safety Police & Law Enforcement

Community Safety Investment Funds

Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) emphasizes 5 core principles and beliefs that guide the department's actions and decision-making. These ICARE Values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) set the standard for all our employees. These values are foundational to the way we seek to provide services.

Mission: Dedicated to Excellence in Behavioral Health Services. Vision: Oklahoma sets the standard for behavioral health systems that provide transformative, agile, and quality care. 

Community Safety Investment Funds

Proposed projects/programs shall be an addition of services to the county/counties and shall not supplant existing funds or otherwise fund programs or services which are existing governmental service requirements or funded through other governmental funding sources, i.e., other ODMHSAS funds, Oklahoma Opioid Abatement Grant, or Oklahoma Sheriff’s Office Funding Assistance Grant. All SQ781 funds must be used by a county or multi-county government partnership from a previous fiscal year before current fiscal year dollars are expended. 

Projects/programs shall include the development and implementation of evidence-based programs within one or more areas:

  • Mental health and substance abuse treatment programs or other health care programs provided in the community.
  • Pretrial diversion programs, including intake substance use and mental health screenings or jail reentry programs.
  • Employment programs.
  • Education programs; or
  • Housing programs. 
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Community / Public Safety Addiction & Substance Use Disorders

Competitive Technology Center Lottery Grant

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $50,000

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma's CareerTech system significantly contributes to the state's economic development and quality of life. Vision: We are securing Oklahoma’s future by developing a world-class workforce. Mission: We prepare Oklahomans to succeed in the workplace, in education and in life.

Competitive Technology Center Lottery Grant

The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education requests proposals from technology centers for funding the implementation and/or upgrading of instructional and training technology for the purpose of (1) innovative “cutting edge” hardware and software, (2) curriculum materials, (3) machinery and equipment for new technologies, and/or (4) instructor training.

All proposed expenditures, including instructor training/professional development, must be related directly to the approved proposal. Curriculum materials purchased should support the technology requested in the proposal and could include digitally delivered curriculum and assessments. The request should not supplant current curriculum expenditures. For the purpose of this grant request, technology refers to any use of innovative processes, equipment and software that will enhance and/or advance instructional techniques or an advanced interactive learning environment to provide for the needs of the students and clients of the district, including business and industry.

Any and all technology equipment purchased with these funds will become the sole property of the local school district and will be placed on the local school district inventory. However, technology/equipment purchased with the grant must remain located at the technology center and in the specific Career Tech program to which it is awarded. 

Emerging Technology Development Technology Access & Digital Literacy Cyberinfrastructure

Perkins Innovative Grants: Supporting CTE Special Populations

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $50,000

About Oklahoma CareerTech

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 Adult Education and Family Literacy service providers.

Perkins Innovative Grants

Things to know:

  • All grants will be on a two-year award cycle (except CTE New Program Grant) to match the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment timeline. To be eligible for awards, recipients will be required to complete and submit their Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
  • Grant recipients will have to show progress towards goal completion by the end of the first year of funding to receive 2nd year funding. These Benchmarks will be developed in collaboration with the Program area innovative grant leads and the recipients.
  • Districts can apply for multiple grants. 

There are 8 Innovative Grants that all eligible recipients can apply for: 1) Career Development and Programs of Study; 2) Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships; 3) Supporting CTE Special Populations; 4) High Growth and Emerging Technologies; 5) Innovation in Career Exploration; 6) Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work & Other; 7) CTE New Program; 8) Improving Academic Proficiency

Supporting CTE Special Populations

This grant can be used to help support Oklahoma career and technology education students who belong to a special population to explore career options and for transition support into postsecondary education/training levels as well as employment.

: Individuals with Disabilities, Individuals from Economically Disadvantaged Families, Individuals Preparing for Non-Traditional Fields, Single Parents, Including Single Pregnant Women, Out Of Workforce Individuals, English Learners, Homeless Individuals, Youth In or Aged Out of Foster Care System, and Youth with a Parent who is a member of the Armed Forces and on Active Duty.

This grant can help schools implement transition programs and/or other support strategies to assist in the provision of transferable skill sets to students regarding the attainment of meaningful employment and becoming productive members of society. 

Vocational & Trade Education Education Entrepreneurship +3 more

Perkins Innovative Grants: Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $50,000

About Oklahoma CareerTech

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 Adult Education and Family Literacy service providers.

Perkins Innovative Grants

Things to know:

  • All grants will be on a two-year award cycle (except CTE New Program Grant) to match the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment timeline. To be eligible for awards, recipients will be required to complete and submit their Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
  • Grant recipients will have to show progress towards goal completion by the end of the first year of funding to receive 2nd year funding. These Benchmarks will be developed in collaboration with the Program area innovative grant leads and the recipients.
  • Districts can apply for multiple grants. 

There are 8 Innovative Grants that all eligible recipients can apply for: 1) Career Development and Programs of Study; 2) Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships; 3) Supporting CTE Special Populations; 4) High Growth and Emerging Technologies; 5) Innovation in Career Exploration; 6) Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work & Other; 7) CTE New Program; 8) Improving Academic Proficiency

Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships

In an ongoing effort to support Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education supports the development of new innovative and the enhancement of existing Career Pathways in high-skill, in-demand, or high wage occupations. Career Pathways and corresponding Programs of Study should support local, state, and global industries in meeting workforce needs while embracing rigorous academic and technical education.

Education Entrepreneurship Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness +2 more

Oklahoma Route 66 Grant

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
US $25,000 - US $2,000,000

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Commerce is a trusted government agency that partners with businesses and communities for strategic and sustainable growth and success, moving Oklahoma forward to becoming a top ten state. As a result of SB 1447 (2024 Oklahoma Legislative Session), Commerce has recently restructured to focus on two key areas of focus: Community Outreach & Revitalization Enterprise (CORE) and Economic Development, Growth & Expansion (EDGE).

Our job is to bring jobs, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

Oklahoma Route 66 Grant

The Project 66 Grant was created to support the revitalization of the Route 66 experience in Oklahoma. We are deeply committed to preserving the cultural heritage of this historic highway and fostering economic growth in the local communities it traverses. With this grant, the Commission aims to assist in undertaking impactful initiatives that will enhance the visitor experience, preserve historical landmarks and contribute to sustainable economic development along Route 66 in Oklahoma.

Community Culture & Heritage Historic Preservation Public Infrastructure +1 more

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Water/Wastewater Engineering

Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $600,000

Oklahoma Department of Commerce

Here at the Department of Commerce, our job is to bring employment, investment, and economic prosperity to the state of Oklahoma. Through dynamic partnerships and innovative collaborations with companies, universities, not-for-profit organizations, and government leaders, we are building a business environment that supports business growth and shared community prosperity.

Community Development Block Grant Programs

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program enables rural Oklahoma communities to finance a variety of public infrastructure and economic improvements and helps promote job growth as a result of these improvements. CDBG funds are provided by the federal government (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) and managed by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce to help ensure Oklahoma’s most critical needs are addressed.

CDBG Water + Wastewater Engineering

The Water and Wastewater Engineering Program funds water and wastewater projects that require more than one year to complete through a “phased approach”. Phase I of the Water and Wastewater Engineering program covers only engineering costs plus an appropriate amount of administration. Once the applicant receives their construction permit, the Community Development Division at Commerce will issue an award for construction, and the second phase (Phase II) of the project will begin.

Sanitation & Clean Drinking Water Waste Management Water Resource Management

Oklahoma Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount

District Attorneys Council

The primary function of the District Attorneys Council is to provide a professional organization for the education, training and coordination of technical efforts of all District Attorneys of the State. The DAC assists local District Attorneys by providing financial, personnel, and other administrative services upon request. The Council is the administrative agency for the Crime Victims Compensation Board and the state administrative agency for several federal grants.

It is important to note that the DAC does not have control over individual District Attorneys. Its functions are advisory and administrative support only. The DAC does not have the power to investigate, stop, or otherwise prevent a District Attorney from prosecuting an individual or group.

Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)

The Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (Byrne JAG) is a federal criminal justice grant that helps states/territories, tribal nations and local governments meet identified needs and improve the administration of justice.

AG awards are for 24 months.

Purpose

The purpose of this grant is to prevent and control crime. The JAG Program provides the State with the flexibility to prioritize and place justice funds where they are most needed.

Purpose Areas: There are eight purpose areas under which JAG applications may fall. Each funding year, the Justice Assistance Grant Board prioritizes funding under these purpose areas. The purpose areas are:

  • Law Enforcement Programs
  • Prosecution and Court Programs
  • Prevention and Education Programs
  • Corrections and Community Corrections Programs
  • Drug Treatment Programs
  • Planning, Evaluation, and Technology Improvement Programs
  • Crime Prevention and Witness Programs (Other Than Compensation)
  • Mental Health Programs and Related Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs, including Behavioral Programs and Crisis Interventions Teams
Police & Law Enforcement Crime & Justice Community / Public Safety +3 more

Sam Noble Scholarship

The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation, Inc
Private
Oklahoma
US $8,760 - US $24,000
The Sam Noble Scholarship Program offers financial support to students from southern Oklahoma pursuing degrees in technology and agriculture. Undergraduate students receive $3,000 per semester, while graduate students receive $3,600. Eligible candidates must reside in specified counties and can be at any academic level. The scholarship is available for various disciplines, including agribusiness and technology certifications, with a total award cap of $24,000 for Bachelor’s degrees.
Agriculture Computer Science & Engineering Vocational & Trade Education

Sharps Waste Management Grant

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
US $1,000 - US $50,000

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality

DEQ was created July 1, 1993 as Oklahoma’s primary environmental protection agency to administer state environmental laws and delegated federal programs protecting Oklahoma’s air, land, and water resources, and to administer programs related to sources of ionizing radiation. We do this through several core functions: permitting, compliance assurance, environmental assessment and monitoring, site cleanup, planning, and outreach.

Our mission reflects our unwavering commitment to you, the citizens of Oklahoma and the entities we regulate, that protecting our air, land, and water is paramount. We believe that you deserve optimal service with professionalism and integrity. To demonstrate this commitment, we are undertaking a bold, forward-thinking, multi-year transformation to genuinely reduce waste within the agency, increase transparency, and improve services. This transformation is guided by our TRUE NORTH – the guidepost behind every decision we make to continuously improve both our internal processes and services and Oklahoma’s natural resources.

Sharps Waste Management Grant

Sharps Management grant funding may be used to support better disposal options for used medical sharps, including purchasing materials related to collection (kiosks, totes, containers), pay for disposal services, and event/site preparation (education and outreach, advertising) to develop better disposal options for sharps in Oklahoma. Grant Recipients are required to submit appropriate invoices and to provide monthly photos and metrics documenting collection

Waste Management Environmental Contamination & Pollution Medical Technology, Devices, and Equipment

Jack and Martha Carter Grant

Native Plant Society of New Mexico
Association/Society
Arizona, Colorado +3 more
Up to US $5,000
The Jack and Martha Carter Grant, offered by the Native Plant Society of New Mexico, supports projects that enhance public understanding of native plants and their conservation. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000, aimed at educational, ecological, and botanical research initiatives. Both members and nonmembers are eligible, with a focus on practical, innovative proposals that align with the Society's mission. Applicants must report on their project outcomes, fostering accountability and continued support for environmental efforts.
Plant Science Botanical Conservation

Perkins Innovative Grants: Career Development and Programs of Study

Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $50,000

About Oklahoma CareerTech

For more than 100 years, Oklahoma’s system of career and technology education has focused on improving Oklahoma’s economy by offering individuals the training and skills necessary to be successful in the workplace and providing companies with the workforce necessary to compete globally.

Oklahoma CareerTech is often used as a model for programs across the United States and around the world. The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education provides leadership and resources and assures standards of excellence for a comprehensive statewide system of career and technology education. The system offers programs and services in 29 technology center districts operating on 62 campuses, 394 PK-12 school districts, 20 Skills Centers campuses that include three juvenile facilities and 49 Adult Education and Family Literacy service providers.

Perkins Innovative Grants

Things to know:

  • All grants will be on a two-year award cycle (except CTE New Program Grant) to match the Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment timeline. To be eligible for awards, recipients will be required to complete and submit their Comprehensive Local Needs Assessment.
  • Grant recipients will have to show progress towards goal completion by the end of the first year of funding to receive 2nd year funding. These Benchmarks will be developed in collaboration with the Program area innovative grant leads and the recipients.
  • Districts can apply for multiple grants. 

There are 8 Innovative Grants that all eligible recipients can apply for: 1) Career Development and Programs of Study; 2) Career Pathways, Workforce, and Industry Partnerships; 3) Supporting CTE Special Populations; 4) High Growth and Emerging Technologies; 5) Innovation in Career Exploration; 6) Innovative Strategies to Recruit and Retain CTE Instructors - High Schools/Tech Centers That Work & Other; 7) CTE New Program; 8) Improving Academic Proficiency

Career Development and Programs of Study

Career development is an educational program designed to assure students know how to make career choices and create full Carl Perkins Programs of Study individual career plans to prepare themselves for those careers. The program ensures individuals make informed career decisions based on facts. Career development, based upon the tenet that individuals who have career maturity make better career choices and have a better sense of the education plans needed to reach their career goals, including entrepreneurship. Career maturity is when an individual has personal insight into the process of and readiness for making career choices. It is NOT the process of choosing a specific career or job. Career Development programs assist students in defining career pathways that prepare them for high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupations.

Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Career / College Preparation Education +3 more

Rural Regional Reorientation Program

Oklahoma State Department of Health
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Up to US $4,000,000

Oklahoma State Department of Health

The Oklahoma State Department of Health protects and improves public health through its system of local health services and strategies focused on preventing disease. Five major service branches - Community Health, Family Health Services, Prevention and Preparedness, Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Protective Health Services - provide technical support and guidance to 68 county health departments as well as guidance and consultation to the two independent city-county health departments in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Rural Regional Reorientation (RRR) Program

RRR funding is intended to improve access to critical localized and/or specialized care, quality through meaningful reductions in disease and avoidable hospitalizations, and sustainability through more effective and efficient care in rural Oklahoma. To quickly begin to achieve reorientation objectives, priority will be given to applications that can immediately action on the needs of rural Oklahomans.

RRR will provide grants of up to $4 million to eligible clinical and social service providers, either individually or in partnership with one or more entities.

RRR aims to achieve its goals through an investment in the future of rural health partnerships. OSDH anticipates subsequent years of funding will aim to further these objectives through coordinated and sustained partnerships that require more intensive planning. Participation in year one is not a requirement for participation in years 2-5. More details about years 2-5 RRR funding are expected to be released in the coming months.

Funding can be used for both planning (e.g., technical assistance ahead of implementation) and implementation, though application must explicitly identify any funding intended for planning.  

Rural Health Care Health Disparities & Social Determinants of Health Health Care Access & Delivery

Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

Oklahoma State Department of Education
State/Local Government
Oklahoma
Unspecified amount

Oklahoma State Department of Education

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is the state education agency of the State of Oklahoma charged with determining the policies and directing the administration and supervision of the public school system of Oklahoma. The State Board of Education is composed of the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction and six members appointed by the Governor of Oklahoma with the approval of the Oklahoma Senate. 

Together with the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education and the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, the Department forms the core of Oklahoma's public education system.

Oklahoma Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) is pleased to announce the acquisition of a substantial grant totaling $58.9 million, with $11,228,650 allocated for the first year. This grant, awarded through the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Program, will fund a transformative initiative in line with Oklahoma’s Comprehensive Literacy Plan. The initiative's primary objective is to enhance school readiness and improve language and literacy success among disadvantaged students throughout the state.

OCLSD Grant Overview

As part of this initiative, twenty districts across Oklahoma have been awarded subgranted funds to support the implementation of literacy programs specifically designed for their student populations, birth through grade 12. These subgrants will enable schools to improve literacy instruction, offer targeted interventions, and build a stronger foundation in language arts for their students.

The project aims to achieve the following key objectives:

  • Early Language Development: Increase the percentage of participating four-year-old children making significant gains in oral language skills.
  • Elementary Literacy Proficiency: Increase the percentage of participating fifth-grade students who meet or exceed proficiency levels on the Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) English Language Arts (ELA) Assessment.
  • Middle School Literacy Proficiency: Increase the percentage of participating eighth-grade students who meet or exceed proficiency levels on the OSTP ELA Assessment.
  • High School Literacy Proficiency: Increase the percentage of participating eleventh-grade students who meet the college readiness benchmark in reading and English on the ACT.
  • Teacher Training and Professional Development: Provide extensive training for Oklahoma teachers in the science of reading and effective literacy instructional strategies to ensure high-quality literacy education statewide.
Literacy Educational Access & Equity Education - Preschool / Early Learning +2 more

Oklahoma Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

Oklahoma grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, rural development, public health, and cultural preservation initiatives. The following grants empower organizations to address local challenges, foster economic growth, and enhance community well-being across Oklahoma.


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Discover 143 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Oklahoma, with $49.7M available. Instrumentl connects nonprofits to tailored grants, offering tools for tracking deadlines, customized searches, and insights to support impactful work across the state.

Grant Insights : Oklahoma Grants for Nonprofits

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Oklahoma grants for nonprofits grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

46 Oklahoma grants for nonprofits over $25K in average grant size

24 Oklahoma grants for nonprofits over $50K in average grant size

18 Oklahoma grants for nonprofits supporting general operating expenses

100+ Oklahoma grants for nonprofits supporting programs / projects

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Human & Social Services

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Oklahoma grants for Nonprofits?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
32.2%
Q2
24.2%
Q3
22.8%
Q4
20.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Oklahoma Grants for Nonprofits?

Grants are most commonly $15,000.

$500 $500 Min.
$15,000 $15 K Median
$546,683 $546.7 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

Frequently asked questions

A rich selection of funding sources is available for nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma. There are more than 100+ grants, 46 of which offer awards over $25,000. In total, nonprofits in Oklahoma have access to $49,748,114 in funding opportunities, with a median grant amount of $15,000. More than 100+ grants are dedicated to funding programs and projects. Nonprofits looking for general operating grants can explore 18 opportunities.

Nonprofits in Oklahoma have access to diverse funding sources, including corporate foundations, professional associations, and government-sponsored grants. Here’s a summary of the key sources offering grant funding:

  • Private funders: Private foundations currently offer over 67 opportunities for Oklahoma nonprofits. Grants support a wide range of initiatives from arts and culture to youth services and education.
  • Federal government: Federal grants contribute significantly to Oklahoma’s housing sector, rural development, economic services, and real estate.
  • State and Local Governments: Oklahoma’s state and local governments provide funding related to agriculture and land development. Other opportunities include funding for recycling, waste management, and forestry.

Whether you go after government grants or foundation grants depends on your grant readiness. Keep in mind that government grants often have large awards but equally large compliance requirements.

Strategic timing can improve your chances of winning a grant in Oklahoma. Data shows that Q1 is the best time to submit applications, with 32.2% of grant deadlines falling during this quarter. Q2 and Q3 follow behind, accounting for 24.2% and 22.8% of grant deadlines, respectively. In contrast, Q4 is the slowest period, with only 20.8% of grants accepting applications. Be sure to consider this data when preparing your grants strategy in Oklahoma.

Total grant funding in Oklahoma has remained steady over the past few years. According to recent data, funding increased modestly from $2.2 billion in 2021 to $2.3 billion in 2022, representing a 2% increase over the course of a year. The top three focus areas for grants in Oklahoma were single-organization support, Christian organizations, and private grant-making foundations. Additionally, the counties receiving the most funding were Tulsa County, Oklahoma County, and Carter County.

Instrumentl streamlines the grant-writing process for nonprofits in Oklahoma from beginning to end. The platform is designed to identify relevant grants, track deadlines, and provide insights into funders' priorities. With these tools, your organization can become more competitive and significantly improve its chances of securing funding.

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