Costco Foundation Grants for Oklahoma Youth Services
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek program funding that benefits local communities. Focused on youth and family well-being, the Costco Foundation invites monetary grant applications for initiatives with clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support, including organizations that incorporate creative writing into their services.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Support for Innovative Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services or social problem–solving programs may be eligible for funding, including those in Oklahoma working in areas like writing and literature. Grants from Creag Foundation help smaller or evolving organizations test new approaches to societal issues. Interested groups can submit a letter of inquiry for consideration.
Creag Foundation
Oklahoma Youth Services Funding via Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare in Oklahoma can seek up to US $15,000 for direct-service programs. The Dan Paul Foundation funds initiatives such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and scholarships, which may include youth-focused creative writing or literary enrichment activities.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation Grants for Innovation
With a mission to support early-stage social impact innovation, nonprofits and impact-first startups in Oklahoma and globally can access up to US $300,000 from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation for scalable solutions serving underserved communities. Organizations working in areas like education, health, poverty, environment, or creative writing-related social ventures may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Oklahoma Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, or economic empowerment programs in Oklahoma and beyond can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help tech-enabled initiatives serving predominantly economically underserved communities, including programs that may incorporate creative writing or storytelling components within these focus areas.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Oklahoma can apply for State Farm Companies Foundation’s Good Neighbor Citizenship grants to support safety, education, and community development initiatives. Programs may include disaster preparedness, affordable housing, financial literacy, job training, or K-12 and higher education, alongside other community-strengthening efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Culture Grants in Oklahoma
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Oklahoma offering impactful arts or science programming for U.S. audiences can seek more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs, especially those engaging young people and serving large or underserved populations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Oklahoma writing and literature organizations serving urban low-income children and youth may be eligible for large project or scaling support, particularly in education or youth development. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds social enterprises and nonprofits in the U.S., India, and South Africa with grants of more than US $50,000 for initiatives benefiting children’s education, health, and family economic stability.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Community and Arts Funding for Charities from Roche
Oklahoma accredited charities running humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through Roche, supporting substantial, high-quality initiatives. Programs that promote sustainable development, engage Roche expertise and employees, and involve local authorities and partners may be eligible; local Roche affiliates handle country-level donations within this global framework.
La Roche, Inc.
Humanitarian and Health Funding for Nonprofits from Semnani Family Foundation
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations in Oklahoma and worldwide can seek support for health, education, and disaster relief programs serving marginalized communities. Semnani Family Foundation provides flexible funding for initiatives like healthcare access, child and women’s health, humanitarian aid, literacy, and social services, which may benefit organizations whose creative writing projects advance these goals.
Semnani Family Foundation
Bank of America Support for Community Programs
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community, cultural, or basic needs programs can access funding through the Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s sponsorship program. Bank of America supports initiatives such as arts and culture, community development, workforce education, housing, hunger relief, environmental projects, and diversity and inclusion efforts, which may include literary, poetry, and other creative writing-related activities.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation’s grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $250,000 for human and social services. Smaller organizations in countries such as the U.S., India, Kenya, and others may be eligible, including those incorporating creative writing in empowerment programs in Oklahoma.
Gupta Family Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for Arts
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) nonprofits with arts, culture, education, or youth-focused programs can access funding through Hansen Family Foundation for projects that advance “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” Grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 are available to smaller organizations (budgets under $1 million, overhead under 25%), including those supporting creative writing and literary activities.
Hansen Family Foundation
Storytelling Project Funding from Couch Foundation
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek support to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work, including wildlife conservation, across the U.S., including Oklahoma. The Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant funds projects that showcase real-world impact through creative, narrative-driven communications and media.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Oklahoma Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing community services in Oklahoma can access funding through Insperity, which offers philanthropic grants and event sponsorships to support key service and fundraising goals. Eligible groups must either be Insperity clients, actively supported by Insperity employees, or strengthen communities where Insperity employees live and work.
Insperity
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Oklahoma Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma seeking support for community or environmental initiatives can apply for funding that may also benefit creative writing or literary projects. With a mission to support positive change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides flexible backing for programs in community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and eligible local government entities supporting education, community enrichment, environment, or entrepreneurship in Oklahoma communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for their programs. Georgia-Pacific Foundation supports a wide range of community-based initiatives, and organizations with creative writing or literature projects that fit these focus areas may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can apply for The Tjx Foundation’s grants to support basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. Oklahoma writing and literature nonprofits may be eligible if their programs advance these community-focused priorities for vulnerable families and children.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Support for Environmental Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking funding for environmental or human services work, including in Oklahoma, can apply for unrestricted grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Focused on environmental and human services initiatives, the Lawrence Foundation supports both program and general operating requests, which may include literary or creative writing components when aligned with its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the U.S. that address basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial support, including groups in Oklahoma. Focused on hunger relief, housing, economic stability, and cultural enrichment, Ameriprise invites financially stable nonprofits with measurable outcomes and strong volunteer engagement to apply.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Education Grants in Oklahoma
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project funding in education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation. Grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 are awarded annually, which may benefit nonprofits with creative writing or literature-based programming that fits these priorities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Arts Education Funding from Oklahoma Arts Council
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Arts-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Oklahoma can apply for Oklahoma Arts Council’s Arts in Alternative Education Community Partnership Grant, awarding up to US $30,000 for arts education partnerships with alternative schools. Funding supports creative writing and other arts classes, residencies, field trips, and related project expenses that provide at least six hours of hands-on arts engagement per student.
Oklahoma Arts Council
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Grants in Oklahoma
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving community quality of life in Oklahoma can seek project, operating, or capital support that advances economic stability, workforce development, health, social services, or disaster relief. With a mission to strengthen underserved communities, O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides U.S.-based nonprofits with funding in areas like poverty alleviation, literacy, and job readiness; creative writing programs may be eligible when aligned.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Union Pacific Foundation
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Oklahoma 501(c)(3) public charities with programs in safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Nonprofits serving Union Pacific–served communities, including those offering literary or youth arts programming, must align with one of the foundation’s stated cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Oklahoma Arts Council Grants for Oklahoma Poetry
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, colleges, and public libraries in Oklahoma can receive up to US $20,000 to coordinate and implement the statewide Poetry Out Loud high school competition, supporting poetry and creative writing education. Oklahoma Arts Council supports poetry programs that build students’ public speaking, analytical skills, self-confidence, and appreciation for literature across the state.
Oklahoma Arts Council
Chick Fil A Foundation Grants for Community Programs
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Oklahoma working on youth development, food security, housing, or environmental stewardship can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs serving underserved youth and families may be eligible, including initiatives that incorporate creative writing or storytelling components.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc