Tahlequah Community Fund Grant

The Tahlequah Community Fund (TCF) is offering a grant cycle to support organizations in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. This program is managed with the assistance of the Communities Foundation of Oklahoma (CFO), which oversees a variety of donor-created grantmaking funds across the state. TCF has positioned itself as a local funder dedicated to strengthening the community through targeted, action-oriented projects that align with donor intent and identified community needs. The purpose of the Tahlequah Community Fund Grant Cycle is to provide support for projects that contribute to the cultural, social, and civic life of the community. Priority areas include the arts, education, culture, health and wellness, community beautification and development, leadership initiatives, conservation efforts, and human services. These categories reflect a broad commitment to improving the quality of life and fostering growth in both individual and community well-being. Projects are expected to be practical and results-driven rather than exploratory or speculative in nature. The funding scope for this program caps each individual grant request at $3,500. The grant does not specify a minimum award amount, nor does it disclose a total funding pool or the number of anticipated awards. Awardees are required to submit a follow-up report within 90 days of receiving funds. Failure to comply with this reporting requirement will render an organization ineligible for future funding through the Tahlequah Community Fund. These stipulations ensure accountability and proper stewardship of donor-supported resources. Eligibility for the grant is restricted to organizations with clear ties to the community. Acceptable applicants include nonprofit charitable organizations, public schools, and government entities. The grant description also specifies that applicants must operate as tax-exempt entities under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code in order to qualify. For-profit entities, individuals, and organizations without recognized tax-exempt status are not eligible to apply. The application window for the current grant cycle opens on August 4 and closes on September 26. No pre-application deadlines such as letters of intent or concept papers are specified. Applications must be submitted through the CFO’s online application system, which consolidates multiple community grant programs. While applicants may be eligible for more than one opportunity, they are required to apply separately to each program and track the deadlines carefully. The opportunity is described as a recurring cycle, though no specific information is provided regarding the next cycle dates beyond this year’s opening and closing timeframe. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly stated in the materials provided, but the funder indicates a preference for programs that are action-oriented and align with the identified funding priorities. No specific point system, reviewer details, or contact information such as an email or phone number is provided in the description. Interested applicants are directed to CFO’s application portal for submission, but details about grant contacts or technical assistance are not available in the provided information.