The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence awards grants to support strategic needs of new and existing K-12 mentoring organizations in Oklahoma.
Donor Name: Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program’s focus is to promote the growth and development of quality youth mentoring programs statewide.
Funding Information
For the 2026 grant cycle, grants of up to $3,000 will be made available through a selection process.
Uses of Funds
Organizations can use the funds for programming, training, materials, start-up costs or other expenses that advance excellence in mentoring.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for a grant, mentoring organizations MUST:
- Serve K-12 age children in Oklahoma.
- Conduct background checks on all mentors.
- Agree to report qualitative and quantitative outcomes to the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
- Provide proof of 501(c)(3) status or proof of an agreement with a local public school district or other qualified 501(c)(3) umbrella organization.
- Organizations who recieved awards in fiscal year 2025 will not be eligible to reapply in this grant cycle.
For more information, visit Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence.
