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

Rolling (Community Grants)

Up to $5,000 per grant; matching support from other community resources is required.

Supports new or significantly expanded projects that improve quality of life for Lawton, OK and surrounding area residents.

Projects must benefit a broad range of the community and leverage matching support.

--- ## Description The Lawton Community Foundation Community Grants program, managed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, provides funding to support projects and initiatives in Lawton, Oklahoma, and neighboring areas. The goal is to enhance the quality of life and offer opportunities for citizens to better themselves and their communities. Grants are intended for new projects or significant expansions of existing efforts that benefit a wide segment of the local population. A key requirement is that projects demonstrate matching support from other community resources. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Interested organizations should initiate the process by emailing a brief project description to the foundation. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are available for up to $5,000 per project. - Matching support from other community resources is required for eligibility. - Past awards have consistently been at or near the $5,000 maximum. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be qualified nonprofit organizations. - Projects must serve Lawton, Oklahoma, or its surrounding areas. - Funded efforts must be new or a significant expansion of a current initiative. - The project should benefit a broad range of community members. - Matching support from other community resources is required. --- ## Application Process - Begin by emailing a brief explanation of your project to [lawtongrants@occf.org](mailto:lawtongrants@occf.org). - If your project aligns with program goals, you will receive a link to the full grant application. - Ensure your application highlights how the project is new or a significant expansion, benefits a broad segment of the community, and has matching support. --- ## Additional Information - Matching grants are also available for nonprofit organizations aiming to establish or grow endowment funds with the Lawton Community Foundation. - For matching grants, contact Joshua Dunbar at [j.dunbar@occf.org](mailto:j.dunbar@occf.org) and outline your fundraising plan. --- ## External Links - [Program Page & Guidelines](https://occf.org/lawton) - [Community Grant Guidelines PDF](https://occfarchives.org/lawton/docs/community%20grants_guidelines.pdf) - [Matching Grant Guidelines PDF](https://occfarchives.org/lawton/docs/matching%20grants_guidelines.pdf) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Phone | Email | |---------------------|----------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------| | Keaton Van Sickle | Grants | 405-606-2920 | [k.vansickle@occf.org](mailto:k.vansickle@occf.org) | | Joshua Dunbar | Donor Services Manager | 405-606-2929 | [j.dunbar@occf.org](mailto:j.dunbar@occf.org) | | Jennifer Stewart | Senior Director, Donor Services | 405-606-2912 | [j.stewart@occf.org](mailto:j.stewart@occf.org) | | General Inquiries | - | 405-235-5603 | [info@occf.org](mailto:info@occf.org) |

Lawton Community Foundation Community Grants

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