Oklahoma Youth Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver programs aimed at improving education, health, and well-being for vulnerable children and the elderly, particularly in underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and government entities in U.S. and Canadian communities where Weyerhaeuser operates, focusing on projects that improve quality of life through affordable housing, education, environmental stewardship, and workforce development.

This program provides funding to Oklahoma schools for high-quality, hands-on arts education experiences that enhance student learning and creativity during the school day.

This program provides funding to certified educators in Lawton Public Schools for innovative projects that enhance student engagement and educational experiences when school resources are insufficient.

This program provides financial assistance to Oklahoma public schools, particularly those in rural or under-resourced areas, to facilitate educational field trips for students in third grade and above to the Oklahoma State Capitol, enhancing their understanding of art, history, and government.

This program provides funding to alternative education schools in Oklahoma to integrate high-quality arts education, helping students improve engagement and academic outcomes through hands-on artistic experiences.

This grant provides funding to Oklahoma-based PreK-12 schools for hands-on arts education programs led by qualified teaching artists, focusing on sustained engagement outside of regular school hours.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in Kay County, Oklahoma, that assist mentally disabled children under 19 years of age with services related to their care, education, and mental health.

This funding opportunity supports Oklahoma organizations in providing hands-on arts education programs that engage participants of all ages in skill-building experiences led by qualified teaching artists.

This grant provides funding for Oklahoma PreK-12 public schools to purchase essential art supplies for visual and performing arts education, ensuring students have access to creative learning experiences.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create hands-on STEAM workshops for underserved youth, enhancing technical skills and career exploration opportunities within the Best Buy Teen Tech Centers network.

Grant Name: Regional Touring Program Grants Donor: Mid-America Arts Alliance Location: Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas Grant Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: Up to $5,000 Details: The Regional Touring Program grants by Mid-America Arts Alliance support presenting organizations in showcasing the work of artists from within the M-AAA region. Presenters can receive up to 50% of the artist's fee for booking an artist listed on a state touring roster and up to 25% for booking an artist from the region not listed on a touring roster. Rural presenters may receive an additional 10% of the artist's fee. Projects must engage regional audiences through exposure, interaction, and outreach engagement. Eligible projects must feature in-region artists from outside the presenter's home state and include public-facing events between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. The grant does not cover indirect project costs or expenses associated with benefits or fundraiser events. Eligibility Criteria: Applicant organizations must be tax-exempt non-profit organizations or federally recognized tribal communities incorporated in one or more states in the M-AAA region. They must have a valid EIN and UEI ID and commit to M-AAA's Grantee Assurance of Compliance and Federal Suspension and Disbarment Policy. Organizations may submit a maximum of three applications per fiscal year. For more information, visit M-AAA's website.

This funding opportunity supports Oklahoma municipalities in implementing initiatives that promote tobacco-free environments, improve access to healthy foods, and encourage physical activity to enhance community health and well-being.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma-based organizations for community programs that promote physical activity and healthier lifestyles, particularly targeting older adults and fostering sustainable engagement.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

Established in 2012, the Cresap Family Foundation aims to improve the quality of life in Oklahoma and beyond, focusing on youth and families, health and wellness, education, arts and humanities, and animal welfare. With over $13 million in donations, funding preference will be given to organizations in those counties where Premium Beers operated, including, and without limitation, Oklahoma Canadian, Grady, Cleveland, Logan, Pottawatomie, Lincoln and the following counties on Northeast Oklahoma: Craig, Delaware, Mayes, Nowata, Osage, Ottawa and Washington. This is a strong preference but is not mandatory. The application process includes a Letter of Intent due by April 1, 2024, and a full grant application by August 1, 2024, with decisions made in November 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Lawton to create programs that assist at-risk youth in developing essential life and career skills while promoting academic engagement and reducing crime.

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program. Established in 2012, this program is funded by an annual appropriation from the state legislature and aims to provide local law enforcement agencies and sheriff's offices with additional resources to address violent crime across Oklahoma. The program's core mission aligns with public safety and crime reduction within the state, directly supporting the Attorney General's efforts to ensure safer communities. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are local law enforcement agencies and sheriff's offices throughout all counties in Oklahoma. The impact goal is to decrease violent crime within their respective jurisdictions. This is achieved by offering resources that help cover overtime costs for officers, fund technology upgrades, enhance analytical capabilities, and support community partnership projects focused on preventing youth violent crime. The grant's duration is one year, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025, allowing for focused, short-term interventions and improvements. The grant program prioritizes several strategies for decreasing violent crime, as outlined in 74 O.S. § 20k(B)(1)-(5). These include focusing on intervention and enforcement through increased staffing resources with overtime funds for evidence-driven approaches like directed patrols and "hot spot" policing; increasing technological capacity with purchases such as crime-mapping software and GPS technology; enhancing analytical capabilities for crime trend analysis and data-driven strategies; engaging with community partners to develop projects preventing violent crime, including drug enforcement and youth violence programs; and increasing direct services to crime victims by improving accessibility and awareness of support. The expected outcomes include a measurable reduction in violent crime within the participating jurisdictions. By funding increased patrols, technology upgrades, and improved analytical and community engagement efforts, the program anticipates a direct positive impact on community safety. The theory of change behind the Safe Oklahoma Grant Program is that by providing targeted financial resources to local law enforcement, these agencies can implement specific, data-driven strategies and foster community partnerships that will effectively deter and reduce violent crime, ultimately leading to safer communities across Oklahoma.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations to create and implement media campaigns that reduce tobacco and nicotine use, promote cessation, and encourage healthier lifestyles among Oklahoma youth aged 13-18.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Oklahoma-based organizations working to reduce youth access to tobacco and nicotine products through community strategies and partnerships with local law enforcement.