Grants for Organizations
Public investment in the arts leads to stronger, more vibrant communities across Oklahoma. With grant funding administered by the Oklahoma Arts Council, nonprofit organizations, schools, local governments, tribal nations, and other eligible entities provide access to meaningful arts experiences statewide. Arts events, arts education programs, performances, and exhibitions and other arts activities strengthen local economies, enrich lives, and foster community connection.
A range of grant programs is available to meet the needs of organizations across the state. Each program has its own eligibility requirements, deadlines, and funding criteria. Applicants should review program guidelines carefully to ensure they understand the application process.
Before applying, organizations must create a user profile in the Oklahoma Arts Council grant portal. Applications can only be submitted after eligibility is verified by the Oklahoma Arts Council. It is recommended that profiles be created or updated well in advance of any deadlines.
Explore current grant opportunities below to find the program that best fits your organization’s work.
Arts in Alt Ed Community Partnership
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 (Grant Period FY2026)
Grant Amount
Up to 30,000 per organization
Application Deadlines
March 17, 2025 (Closed)
Community Arts Experience Grants
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)
Grant Amount
Up to $5,000
Application Deadlines
60 days before your project begins.
Community Arts Learning Grants
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)
Grant Amount
Up to $5,000
Application Deadlines
60 days before your project begin
Creative Aging Partnership Grant
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - June 31, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)
Grant Amount
Up to 30,000 per organization
Application Deadlines
March 17, 2026 (Closed)
Rural Arts Opportunity Grants
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)
Grant Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization.
Application Deadlines
60 days before your project begins.
Oklahoma Arts and the Military Grants
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 (Grant Period FY2027)
Grant Amount
Up to $5,000 per organization
Application Deadlines
May 1, 2026 (closed)
Poetry Out Loud Partnership Grant
Project Activity Dates
July 1, 2026 - May 31, 2027 (Grant Period FY2026)
Grant Amount
Up to $17,500 per organization
Application Deadlines
(Closed)
Questions?
Grants Director
Thomas Tran
(405) 967-3290
thomas.tran@arts.ok.gov
Questions?
Grants and Programs Associate
Martyna Sandoval
(405) 239-0257
martyna.sandoval@arts.ok.gov
