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

March 5, 2026 (LOI) | March 19, 2026 (Application)

Up to $30,000 per award; one-year grants; general operating support available.

Supports organizations enhancing learning, school readiness, foster care, and enrichment for children lacking access.

FY26 Grant Guidelines have changed significantly; review carefully before applying.

--- ## Description The Opportunities for Children Community Grant, offered by the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF), provides funding to organizations that create safe, nurturing environments and dedicated caregiving for children. The grant aims to increase access to learning and enrichment opportunities for children who may otherwise lack them, focusing on three priority areas: school readiness (ages 0–5), foster care (ages 0–14), and enrichment opportunities (ages 0–14). The program supports general operating expenses and encourages initiatives that foster creativity, education, and positive development, laying the groundwork for children's long-term growth and well-being. --- ## Due Dates - March 5, 2026: Letter of Intent (LOI) deadline (5:00 p.m. CT) - March 19, 2026: Full application deadline (5:00 p.m. CT) - End of May 2026: Notification of funding decisions _All deadlines are firm. No exceptions._ --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award: Up to $30,000 per organization - Funding is for a one-year period - General operating support is available - Awards may be used for school readiness, foster care, enrichment, or special needs programming --- ## Eligibility - Open to nonprofit organizations serving children in the Oklahoma City area - Projects must align with at least one of the following priorities: - School readiness (ages 0–5) - Foster care (ages 0–14) - Enrichment opportunities (ages 0–14) - Organizations may only submit one project per grant cycle - Past grantees may reapply if their final report is completed before the application deadline - Organizations may apply to multiple OCCF Community Grant Programs in the same year - All applicants must meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the [Grant Guidelines](https://occfarchives.org/documents/grants/Grant%20Guidelines_Children%20FY26.pdf) --- ## Application Process 1. **Letter of Intent (LOI):** Submit an LOI via the [OCCF Grant Portal](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oklahomacity) by March 5, 2026. 2. **Full Application:** If your LOI is approved, submit a full application by March 19, 2026, through the same portal. 3. **Notification:** All applicants will be notified of funding decisions by the end of May 2026. 4. **Resources:** Detailed instructions and eligibility criteria are provided in the [FY26 Grant Guidelines](https://occfarchives.org/documents/grants/Grant%20Guidelines_Children%20FY26.pdf). 5. **Optional Info Meeting:** Grant Information Meeting on February 5, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. (registration required). --- ## Additional Information - Organizations can receive funding from more than one OCCF Community Grant Program in the same year. - Only one project per organization may be submitted per grant cycle. - Both the LOI and full application must be submitted online. - All applicants will receive notification of funding decisions. - The FY26 Grant Guidelines have changed significantly—review them carefully before preparing your proposal. --- ## External Links - [Program Page: Opportunities for Children](https://occf.org/communitygrants/children) - [FY26 Grant Guidelines (PDF)](https://occfarchives.org/documents/grants/Grant%20Guidelines_Children%20FY26.pdf) - [OCCF Grant Portal (Application Submission)](https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=oklahomacity) - [Recent Grantees](https://occf.org/communitygrants/children/#recent-grants) - [Community Grants Overview](https://occf.org/nonprofits/grants/#community) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Title | Phone | Email | |-----------------------|---------------------------|-----------------|---------------------------------------| | Michelle Kusselson | Community Programs Manager| 405-606-2959 | [m.kusselson@occf.org](mailto:m.kusselson@occf.org) | | Keaton Van Sickle | Senior Programs Specialist| 405-606-2920 | [k.vansickle@occf.org](mailto:k.vansickle@occf.org) | | OCCF General Contact | — | 405-235-5603 | [info@occf.org](mailto:info@occf.org) | | Grants Admin Team | — | — | [GrantsAdministration@occf.org](mailto:GrantsAdministration@occf.org) |

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