[Oklahoma City Community Foundation](https://occf.org)

July 2026

Up to $30,000 per grant; most awards range from $5,000–$30,000 for approximately 10 months of activity.

Supports projects and organizations that celebrate, share, and preserve Oklahoma’s diverse cultural traditions, arts, and social practices.

Forecasted cycle—dates and guidelines may change; check the program page for updates.

--- ## Description The Culture & Community Grant, offered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, is designed to enrich lives and foster collaboration by supporting initiatives that celebrate, share, and preserve Oklahoma’s unique cultural heritage. The grant funds projects and organizations that promote the state’s diverse traditions, arts, and social practices, as well as those that expand access to cultural programming and education. Both project-based and general operating (unrestricted) support are available, with the aim of broadening community understanding and ensuring that cultural experiences remain vibrant and accessible throughout Oklahoma. --- ## Due Dates - Anticipated application submission deadline: **July 2026** *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are typically **up to $30,000** each. - Awarded amounts in recent cycles have ranged from **$2,500 to $30,000**. - Most grants support activities over a period of approximately 10 months. - Both project-specific and unrestricted/general operating requests are accepted. --- ## Eligibility - Nonprofit organizations serving Oklahoma are eligible. - Projects must support at least one of the following: - Preserve and promote Oklahoma’s cultural fabric. - Expand access to cultural programming and education. - Organizations that received a Culture & Community Grant in the previous year may apply again if: - All prior grant funds have been fully expended. - All required follow-up reports have been submitted. - Both new and returning applicants are welcome if reporting requirements are met. - See annual guidelines for any additional eligibility criteria. --- ## Application Process - Applications are submitted online via the [OCCF grant portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oklahomacity). - The anticipated application window is May–July, with decisions announced by the end of August. - Required materials typically include: - Project or operating support narrative. - Budget and financial information. - Documentation of nonprofit status. - Final reports are due at the conclusion of the grant period (typically by the following July). --- ## Additional Information - The program provides both project-based and unrestricted (general operating) support. - Aligning your project timeline with OCCF’s grant cycle is optional, but the typical implementation window is September–July. - Grants are awarded following review by community volunteers and approval by OCCF Trustees. - Previous grantees include a wide range of organizations supporting arts, cultural heritage, education, public events, and community development. - Guidelines and criteria may change each year; applicants are encouraged to review the latest [grant guidelines](https://occfarchives.org/documents/ifunds/Culture%20%20Community_Grant%20Guidelines%20FY26%20-%20FINAL.pdf) when available. --- ## External Links - [Culture & Community Grant Program Page](https://occf.org/communitygrants/culture) - [OCCF Community Grants Overview](https://occf.org/communitygrants/) - [Grant Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oklahomacity) - [Recent Grantees](https://occf.org/communitygrants/culture/#recent-grants) - [Contact OCCF](https://occf.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|------------------------------|-----------------| | Patti Biera | Senior Programs Specialist | p.biera@occf.org | 405-606-2935 | | Leslie Woodward | Community Programs Manager | l.woodward@occf.org | 405-606-2911 | | General Inquiries | - | info@occf.org | 405-235-5603 | ---

Culture & Community

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