[Bartlesville Community Foundation](https://bartlesvillecf.org)

March 2027

Up to $2,500 per project; one-year project period typical.

Supports civic, music, and arts projects in Bartlesville to enhance community and cultural life.

--- ## Description This grant supports civic projects and initiatives that promote music, music education, arts, and arts education within the city of Bartlesville, Oklahoma. Funding is intended to enhance the civic and cultural life of the community, including new capital projects and programming that positively impact Bartlesville’s residents. The grant is administered by the Bartlesville Community Foundation (BCF), and decisions are made by a committee of community volunteers and BCF Board members. --- ## Due Dates - March 2027 (anticipated/projected full application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum grant request: $2,500 per project - Funds are typically distributed in June (for spring cycle) - Projects must be completed within one year of award --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or other tax-exempt organization. - Affiliates and component funds of the BCF are also eligible. - Individuals are not eligible. - The project must focus on the Bartlesville area; organizations serving broader regions must demonstrate specific impact in Bartlesville. - Only one application per grant fund per cycle is allowed. - Previous recipients may reapply unless otherwise restricted. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the [official application portal](https://bartlesvillecf.org/application-for-rich-kathleen-rutledge-grant/). - All required attachments must be included; incomplete applications will not be reviewed. - Use Google Chrome or Safari browsers for the application process. - You can save your application and continue later, but you must reattach documents each time. - Narrative questions are limited to 1,500 characters each. - Graphics and photos may be included as optional attachments. - Award decisions are made by the BCF grant committee, with notifications sent after the review period. - If awarded, grant funds must be spent and project completed within one year, with a final report due by the following June. --- ## Additional Information - No matching funds are required for this grant. - All grant funds must be used for the purposes stated in the application; changes require prior BCF approval. - Any unspent or excess funds may need to be returned. - Grantees must acknowledge BCF support in all project-related promotional materials. --- ## External Links - [Grant Program Page](https://bartlesvillecf.org/grants/rich-and-kathleen-rutledge-grant-fund) - [Application Portal](https://bartlesvillecf.org/application-for-rich-kathleen-rutledge-grant/) - [Grants FAQ](https://bartlesvillecf.org/grants/faq/) - [Bartlesville Community Foundation Home](https://bartlesvillecf.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | Phone | (918) 337-2287 | | Contact Form | [Contact BCF](https://bartlesvillecf.org/contact/) | ---

Rich and Kathleen Rutledge Grant Fund

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