Culture & Community iFund Grant to Preserve Oklahoma’s Cultural Fabric

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation is pleased to announce Culture & Community iFund grant to support projects that celebrate and preserve these important elements of Oklahoma’s cultural fabric.

Donor Name: Oklahoma City Community Foundation

State: Oklahoma

Counties: Oklahoma County (OK), Canadian County (OK), Cleveland County (OK), Logan County (OK)

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/23/2023

Size of the Grant: Up to $40,000

Details:

Cultural experiences have the power to enrich lives, expand knowledge, foster collaboration, and bring communities together around shared interests. Oklahoma’s rich cultural heritage encompasses a diverse array of traditions, artistic expressions, social practices, historical and intellectual achievements, and unique local cultures.

Priorities

Priority will be given to projects that meet the following criteria:

Lift up and preserve local culture, art, history, and traditions that are unique to Oklahoma
Expand access to cultural and arts programming for new audiences and/or underrepresented communities
Facilitate diverse community participation in cultural programs and events
Feature community partnerships, collaboration and engagement
Increase awareness, understanding, and experience of Oklahoma’s diverse local cultures
Strengthen the local cultural segment of Oklahoma’s creative economy

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are requesting support for an existing project, one or both of the following elements must be central to your request:

Expanding access to new audiences who have not previously had access to the project. Applicants will be asked to provide a clear strategy for audience engagement and measuring participation.
Incorporating a new component of cultural programming that aligns with the funding priorities outlined above

Funding Information

Up to $40,000

Geographic Focus

Projects must take place within Oklahoma County, Canadian County, Cleveland County, Logan County Counties.

Eligibility Criteria

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in CANADIAN, CLEVELAND, OKLAHOMA and LOGAN counties.
Nonexempt organizations that qualify for the use of charitable dollars such as schools, local government agencies, or state/city-connected agencies may apply as long as the funding request is for public programs that take place in eligible Oklahoma counties.
Organizations should be able to provide three years of board-approved financials upon request.

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