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

Rolling

Up to $5,000 per grant; typically for one-year projects.

Supports new or significantly expanded community initiatives in Lawton, OK and surrounding areas to enhance quality of life.

Matching support from other community resources is required.

--- ## Description The Lawton Community Foundation Community Grants program, managed by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, funds projects and initiatives that improve the quality of life for residents in Lawton and its surrounding communities. Grants are intended for programs that are either new or represent a significant expansion of current efforts, benefit a broad segment of the population, and leverage matching support from other community resources. The program’s goal is to foster a vibrant, resilient community by empowering local organizations to address pressing needs and implement impactful solutions. --- ## Due Dates - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. --- ## Funding Amount - Grants are awarded up to $5,000 per project. - Funding is typically for one-year projects. - Matching support from other community resources is required. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be qualified nonprofit organizations. - Projects must: - Serve Lawton or surrounding areas. - Be new or a significant expansion of a current effort. - Benefit a broad range of community members. - Have matching support from other community resources. --- ## Application Process - To initiate an application, email [lawtongrants@occf.org](mailto:lawtongrants@occf.org) with a brief explanation of your project. - You will then receive a link to the full grant application. - Prepare to demonstrate how your project meets the program’s focus areas (new/expanded initiative, broad community benefit, matching support). --- ## Additional Information - Matching Grants are also available for organizations with, or seeking to establish, nonprofit endowment funds at the Lawton Community Foundation. - For Matching Grants, contact [Joshua Dunbar](mailto:j.dunbar@occf.org) with your request and details on how you plan to raise the required $2,500 of the $5,000 from individuals. --- ## External Links - [Community Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://occfarchives.org/lawton/docs/community%20grants_guidelines.pdf) - [Lawton Community Foundation Program Page](https://occf.org/lawton) - [Oklahoma City Community Foundation](https://occf.org) - [Contact OCCF](https://occf.org/contact) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Role | Email | Phone | |---------------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------------------|-----------------| | Keaton Van Sickle | Grants | [k.vansickle@occf.org](mailto:k.vansickle@occf.org) | 405-606-2920 | | Joshua Dunbar | Donor Services Manager | [j.dunbar@occf.org](mailto:j.dunbar@occf.org) | 405-606-2929 | | General Inquiries | Lawton Grants | [lawtongrants@occf.org](mailto:lawtongrants@occf.org) | | | OCCF Main Office | - | [info@occf.org](mailto:info@occf.org) | 405-235-5603 |

Lawton Community Foundation Community Grants

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