Oklahoma Youth Grants

The Priddy Foundation seeks grant applications to bolster programs in human services, education, the arts, and health, all with a significant focus on fostering individual development and community improvement. This aligns directly with the foundation's mission to create lasting and favorable impact on individuals and organizations. The foundation offers various types of grants, including Program Grants for expanding services, Operating Grants with an emphasis on achieving self-sufficiency, Capital Grants for buildings and equipment, and Organizational Development Support Grants to enhance organizational capacity. The overall goal is to support initiatives that address identified problems and opportunities, and that are sustainable beyond the grant period. Target beneficiaries for these grants span a wide range, as the foundation supports programs in human services, education, arts, and health. This implies a focus on individuals and communities benefiting from improved access to these essential services. The impact goals are centered on individual development and community improvement, aiming for measurable positive change. For instance, program requests are expected to deal effectively with identified problems and opportunities, and organizations should be able to evaluate results against defined standards of measurement. For operating grants, a practicable plan to achieve self-sufficiency is often required, demonstrating a long-term impact objective. The foundation's priorities and focus areas are clearly delineated, encompassing Arts and Culture, Civic/Government, Education, Health, Human Services, Other, and Youth. Within these areas, there's a strong interest in requests that create or expand program services, enhance organizational capacity, and support capital projects that have broad community backing. Geographically, the foundation concentrates on specific counties in Texas (Archer, Baylor, Childress, Clay, Cottle, Foard, Hardeman, Haskell, Jack, King, Knox, Montague, Stonewall, Throckmorton, Wichita, Wilbarger, Wise, and Young) and Oklahoma (Comanche, Cotton, Jackson, Jefferson, Stephens, and Tillman). Expected outcomes and measurable results are integral to the Priddy Foundation's grantmaking. Program grants require organizations to evaluate results against defined standards, and organizational development grants mandate a comprehensive plan with clear linkages between leadership development and the ability to achieve and sustain the organization's mission effectively. For capital grants, organizations must attain their fundraising goal and document sufficient funds to complete the project before funding. This reflects the foundation's strategic priority to invest in initiatives that demonstrate clear objectives, a plan for execution, and a mechanism for accountability and impact measurement. The foundation's theory of change emphasizes empowering organizations to achieve greater effectiveness and self-sufficiency, ultimately leading to enhanced individual and community well-being in its target regions.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide career development programs for Black youth aged 14-24 in designated NBA markets.

This funding initiative provides financial support to schools and educational organizations in Oklahoma to develop and implement programs that enhance aviation and aerospace education, preparing students for careers in these fields.

This grant provides funding to eligible organizations in Oklahoma to coordinate and implement a statewide poetry recitation program in high schools, promoting arts education and public speaking skills among students.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit arts organizations in Oklahoma to deliver engaging arts education programs for students in alternative education schools, helping them overcome challenges and improve their academic outcomes.

This grant provides funding for innovative visual arts projects in Oklahoma that are led by artists and engage the community through unique and accessible experiences.

This grant provides funding to rural PK-12 schools in Oklahoma to improve physical education, health, and wellness programs, enhancing student fitness and access to quality instruction.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma to create programs that help youth aged 13 to 18 successfully transition back to school while reducing the risk of juvenile delinquency.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Kay County, Oklahoma, for innovative projects that promote youth opportunities, financial security, healthy communities, and community resilience.

This funding opportunity is designed to support local nonprofit organizations in Lawton, Oklahoma, that provide programs for at-risk youth, focusing on academic and life skills development to improve their future prospects.

This funding opportunity is designed to assist Oklahoma schools and universities in upgrading or creating laboratory spaces for aerospace and aviation education, supporting the implementation of related curricula.

This grant provides financial support to organizations that are making a positive impact in their communities through programs, new initiatives, or capacity-building efforts.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and surrounding states to improve youth baseball and softball opportunities for children in underserved communities.

This program provides funding to not-for-profit organizations in Oklahoma that offer essential services and support to pregnant women and new mothers, promoting informed choices about childbirth, parenting, and overall maternal and child health.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations focused on promoting civic engagement and democratic education in Texas, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and individuals in Oklahoma who are making significant contributions to improving health in their communities, with a focus on children, seniors, community health, and the uninsured.

This grant provides funding for churches and organizations with Christian missions, focusing particularly on initiatives that support youth and youth programming.

This grant provides financial support to independent filmmakers in the American Southwest, particularly those in New Mexico and nearby states, to help produce diverse film projects.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and surrounding states to improve youth baseball and softball opportunities, focusing on underserved communities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Texas and surrounding states to enhance youth baseball and softball programs, ensuring access to organized sports for children in need.