Funding open to Oklahoma businesses
Oklahoma programs where organizations like yours can apply. Nationwide programs open to everyone are left out on purpose, and the full Oklahoma list has everything regardless of audience.
Updated August 26, 2026
Open now
21 programs, soonest deadline first.
- State grant Closes September 29, 2026 Up to $24K
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
US Small Business Administration (SBA)
Oklahoma STEP Application Companies can apply for funds for one or more of these services. Events each have their own application deadlines. Companies must meet certain eligibility requirements in order to secure funding for trade shows. Grants are funded through a reimbursement process. Eligibility Requirements To be
- Grant Closes September 25, 2030 Up to $50K
T-mobile Hometown Grant Program
T-mobile in Partnership with Main Street America
The grants fund "shovel-ready" physical builds or improvements to community spaces that can be completed within 12 months. Examples include revitalizing historic buildings, creating new hiking trails, improving outdoor parks, or upgrading technology in a public library.
- Grant Closes December 25, 2031
Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development
This program funds projects to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities. Examples include hospitals, fire stations, town halls, child care centers, libraries, and public safety vehicles.
- State grant No published deadline Up to $12.5K
Aerospace Industry Engineer Workforce Tax Credit
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
INDIVIDUAL TAX CREDIT Personal income tax credit of $5,000 annually for 5 years for qualified engineers employed by Oklahoma aerospace manufacturing companies and hired after July 1, 2011. Unused credits may be carried forward for 5 years. COMPANY TAX CREDIT Aerospace companies hiring engineers in a variety of f
- State grant No published deadline
Victims Compensation Program
District Attorneys Council (220)
Eligibility criteria for compensation (a) The criminally injurious conduct leading to the filing of the compensation claim must have occurred in Oklahoma. Beginning November 1, 1989, residents of Oklahoma who are victimized in states without eligible crime victims compensation programs, as such term is defined in the
- State grant No published deadline
Tourism Development Act
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Who is eligible? Developers and qualifying entities operating a tourism attraction project. For projects that meet requirements, the eligible companies may receive sales tax credits or a sales tax incentive payment annually for up to 10 years up to the amount that is revenue-neutral to the state or 25% of the approved
- Grant No published deadline
OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grants.
OGE Energy Corp. Foundation in Partnership with Donorschoose
The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation partners with local public school teachers through Positive Energy Teacher Grants offered through DonorsChoose.
- State grant No published deadline Up to $2.5K
Expanded Arts Education Grants for Schools
Oklahoma Arts Council
Individual schools can apply for one grant up to $2,500 per school year with a 10 percent cash match. Arts education plays an important role in improving academic performance. Studies show that students who have four years of high school arts education score higher on college entrance exams than students with little or
- State grant No published deadline Up to $300K
Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department
PROGRAM HISTORY AND SUMMARY The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a state-administered, federal aid program managed through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in consultation with the Department of Transportation. The program began as part of the Inter
- State grant No published deadline
Investment/new Jobs Tax Credit Package
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
This tax credit provides growing manufacturers with a substantial tax credit based on either an investment in depreciable property or on the addition of full-time-equivalent employees engaged in manufacturing, processing or aircraft maintenance. - Choice of tax credit based on investment or new employees. - Five-year
- State grant No published deadline Up to $1.25M
Quality Jobs Incentive Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
10-Year Cash Incentive This program provides quarterly cash payments up to 5% of new payrolls for up to 10 years. Companies must achieve an average wage threshold and $2.5 million in new annual payrolls within three years to qualify. Companies must offer basic health insurance to employees. In some cases, qualifying co
- State grant No published deadline
Business Expansion Incentive Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Business Expansion Incentive Program assists Oklahoma companies making major capital investments in depreciable items like machinery, equipment and buildings. This incentive makes annual cash payment awards to help companies grow and boost business expansion investments in Oklahoma. A typical incentive award is t
- Grant No published deadline
BOK Charitable Contributions
BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation
BOK Financial and the BOKF Foundation contribute an average of $8 million to nearly 800 nonprofit organizations each year, focusing on enhancing quality of life and economic wellbeing in the communities where they operate in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas, with
- State grant No published deadline Up to $1.1K
Capitol Art Field Trip Grants
Oklahoma Arts Council
Program Objectives - Provide Oklahoma school children—especially those in rural and under-resourced communities—access to the Oklahoma State Capitol - Create opportunities for students to explore the Oklahoma State Capitol art collections, learn about Oklahoma history, and gain an understanding of the role of governmen
- State grant No published deadline Up to $5K
Automotive Engineer Workforce Tax Credits
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Automotive Industry Engineer Workforce Tax Credit is intended for engineers employed by automotive manufacturing companies in Oklahoma, as well as for automotive manufacturing companies hiring engineers that manufacture or assemble motor vehicles (automobile, buses, or tractor-trailers) in Oklahoma. Eligibility inc
- State grant No published deadline Up to $2.2K
Software/cybersecurity Workforce Tax Credit
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The Software/Cybersecurity Employee Tax Credit provides up to $2,200 annually for qualifying employees who receive a degree from a ABET accredited institution, or $1,800 annually for qualifying employees who are awarded a certificate from a technology center accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technolo
- State grant No published deadline
Oklahoma Small Employer Quality Jobs Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
The program, targeted to manufacturers and certain service companies has proven to be a valuable asset to small businesses in Oklahoma, the state’s primary job creation sector. A fully executed contract with the Department of Commerce must be in place before any new jobs can be included in the new taxable payroll. TH
- Grant No published deadline Up to $1K
Amcor Cares Community Enrichment Grants Program
Amcor Flexibles North America (Amcor Cares)
Amcor Cares provides Community Enrichment Grants under $1,000 to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited schools in AFNA communities, supporting local community, youth, and enrichment programs, with applications accepted year-round and decisions typically within four weeks.
- State grant No published deadline Up to $5K
Arts in Alternative Education Grants
Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition
Students who attend alternative education schools often require specific educational interventions. Artists in residence can help these students build new skills and develop healthy methods of creative self-expression through classes like creative writing, painting, photography, music, and theatre while allowing them t
- Grant No published deadline
Seeds for Stewardship Cooperative Matching Grants
CHS Foundation
The CHS Seeds for Stewardship program matches cooperative contributions for projects in rural communities. In 2024, more than 200 local communities benefited from matching grants.
- Grant No published deadline Up to $10K
Small Grants
Kirkpatrick Foundation
Small grants ($10,000 or less) reviewed monthly. Please Allow 60 days for consideration
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It does not tell you whether you are eligible. A program appearing here means organizations like yours may apply, not that you qualify. Eligibility is decided by the funder, at the link on each listing.