The Project 66 Grant is designed to support the revitalization of the Route 66 experience in Oklahoma.
Donor Name: Oklahoma Department of Commerce
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/07/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Oklahoma Department of Commerce is deeply committed to preserving the cultural heritage of this historic highway and fostering economic growth in the local communities it traverses. With this grant, the Commission aims to assist in undertaking impactful initiatives that will enhance the visitor experience, preserve historical landmarks and contribute to sustainable economic development along Route 66 in Oklahoma.
What is Funded?
- Route 66 projects must support historic preservation or economic development within communities on Route 66.
- Projects may be used for capital investments and/or a very limited number of promotional purposes. Examples of possible projects could be placemaking, facility enhancement, preservation efforts, new construction, planning, research, signage, etc.
- Applicants may apply for grants in multiple cycles to complete different phases of a project.
Funding information
Route 66 projects request must range from $25,000 to $2 million.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities or counties located on Route 66
- Nonprofit organizations
- Government Entity or Agency.
Evaluation and Selection Criteria
- Consideration will be given to projects that have elements of historic preservation, new construction or projects with the greatest level of audience attraction, community enhancement and potential for sales tax generation.
- Applicants are required to provide a narrative for all four criteria. Applications will be judged on each of the criteria equally.
- Project Description. Judging is based on a detailed description of each project submitted along with any maps, images, or visual aids that pertain to the project.
- Project Impact. This category will be judged on the description of the anticipated impact the project will have on the community, future tourism, and the entirety of Route 66 along with project objectives.
- Organizational Structure. Judging is based on organizational capacity, other partnering entities and project sustainability and maintenance.
- Budget. Judging is based on the clarity of the overall budget with any matching component.
For more information, visit Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
