Creative Aging Partnership Grant
Forecasted
Creative Aging Partnership Grant supports organizations offering artist-led arts learning for Oklahoma adults ages 55 and older to strengthen well-being, purpose, lifelong learning, and community connections.
Funder: Oklahoma Arts Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Application) | March 2027 (Application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $30,000 per organization; request capped at 30% of operating budget; 1:1 match
Summary: Supports artist-led arts learning for Oklahoma adults ages 55 and older to strengthen well-being, purpose, and community connections.
Key Information: Each participant must receive at least six hours of sequential, hands-on arts learning.
Description
The Oklahoma Arts Council’s Creative Aging Partnership Grant supports the creation and expansion of arts learning opportunities for adults ages 55 and older. Funded by the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), it supports classes, teaching artist residencies, and workshops emphasizing participatory skill building through sequential, hands-on instruction by qualified teaching artists.
The program aims to strengthen older adults’ sense of purpose, deepen community connections, encourage lifelong learning, and promote health and well-being. Projects connect older learners with support systems, wellness benefits, and other services and resources, helping Oklahomans age with dignity and connection. Participating organizations also join a creative aging cohort and receive mentorship, group training, and technical support to build sustainable partnerships and expand their capacity to serve older adults.
