Grants
The City of Muskogee Foundation’s mission is to Make a Real Difference in Muskogee through grants to nonprofit organizations, churches, schools, and the City of Muskogee. Carefully review the following information as you prepare your funding request.
Grant Calendar
Program or project must occur primarily during the summer months to qualify for the Summer Grant Process.
- Grant Applications available September 1, 2023
- Grant Application due October 13, 2023
- Grant decisions – December 18, 2023 City of Muskogee Foundation Board Meeting
- Grant funds distributed – April 2024 (pending Grant Agreement)
- Final Reports due August 31, 2024
- Letter of Inquiry available January 1, 2024
- Letter of Inquiry due February 8, 2024
- Letter of Inquiry decisions - March 25, 2024, City of Muskogee Foundation Board Meeting
- Application (requires Foundation invitation) due April 17, 2024
- Grant decisions – June 24, 2024, City of Muskogee Foundation Board meeting
- Grant funds distributed – July 2024 – June 2025 (pending Grant Agreement)
- Final Reports due August 31, 2025
Two-Step Grant Process
Step 1
We utilize an online grant application system that begins with the Letter of Inquiry (LOI) phase. The LOI uses specific questions to gather basic information about your organization, a short description of the purpose of the program or project, and the amount requested. Expand the sections below to learn more about each grantmaking area.
Step 2
If your LOI is approved, you will receive an e-mail containing a special link along with thorough instructions to access the full grant application inside our online system.
Committee Chair: Earnie Gilder
Mission: The mission of the Economic Development Committee is to provide support for programs and initiatives that enhance and increase innovation, productivity, growth, and prosperity for Muskogee.
Types of Funding: Consideration will be given to multiple types of funding, such as capital, incentives, and infrastructure.
Specific Funding: Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects, and initiatives that relate to (1) quality job creation, retention, and higher wages; and (2) long-term capital and infrastructure investments.
Future Funding: Acquiring funding in future years will be contingent upon measured outcomes and other qualitative information, as evidenced in the evaluation reports. All multi-year grants will be contingent upon measured outcomes that meet or exceed expectations.
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Committee Chair: Aaron George
Mission: The mission of the Education & Empowerment Grants Committee is to enhance foundational learning in our community by funding educational experiences that are responsive to changing community needs and maximize the learning potential of every resident from pre-K through career, preparing them to succeed in the 21st century.
Types of Funding: Consideration will be given to multiple types of funding designed to meet the priority considerations of this committee.
Specific Funding: Priority consideration for the next five years will be given to 6th-8th grade programs that encourage personal and leadership development skills that lead to high school success and graduation, as well as school programs that encourage the integration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Priority consideration will also be given to programs that support parental involvement in early childhood education.
Future Funding: Funding in future years will be contingent upon measured outcomes, as evidenced in the evaluation report. All multi-year grants will be contingent upon measured outcomes that meet or exceed expectations.
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Committee Chair: Dan Morris
Mission: The mission of the Health and Wellness Grants Committee is to provide support for programs and initiatives which focus on the health and wellness of the citizens of Muskogee. Priority consideration will focus on the Oklahoma Health Improvement Plan, the elimination of generational poverty, and collaborative approaches to teen pregnancy prevention.
Types of Funding: Consideration will be given to multiple types of funding designed to meet the priority considerations of this committee.
Specific Funding: Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects, and initiatives that relate to (1) tobacco prevention; (2) obesity reduction through increased physical activity and better nutrition; (3) children’s health, including child abuse prevention;
(4) elimination of generational poverty; (5) teen pregnancy prevention; (6) physical, mental, and emotional needs of at-risk populations; (7) quality health programs working in collaboration with other successful or established programs.
Future Funding: Acquiring funding in future years will be contingent upon measured outcomes and other information as evidenced in the evaluation reports. All multi-year grants will be contingent upon measured outcomes that meet or exceed expectations.
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Committee Chair: Ann Barker-Ong
Mission: The mission of the Quality of Life Grants Committee is to provide support for programs and initiatives that improve and develop opportunities to enhance “live, work, and play” for residents and guests of the Muskogee community.
Types of Funding: Consideration will be given to multiple types of funding designed to meet the priority considerations of this committee.
Specific Funding: Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects, and initiatives that relate to (1) Entertainment, arts, and culture; (2) Safety and security; (3) Beautification and preservation; (4) Collaborative efforts and priorities as identified by the Action in Muskogee (AIM) initiative and the City of Muskogee (i.e., downtown development).
Future Funding: Acquiring funding in future years will be based on measured outcomes and other information as evidenced in the evaluation reports. All multi-year grants will be contingent upon measured outcomes that meet or exceed expectations.
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The summer grant process is the same as our regular grant process, except the program or project must occur primarily during the summer months to qualify. Each committee will review summer grant applications before the board makes its recommendations.