Oklahoma grants for City or township governments

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in Lawton to create programs that assist at-risk youth in developing essential life and career skills while promoting academic engagement and reducing crime.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, public entities, tribal nations, and educational institutions in Oklahoma to improve community infrastructure that promotes physical activity and nutrition.

Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently accepting applications for the 2025 Safe Oklahoma Grant Program. Donor Name: Office of the Oklahoma Attorney General State: Oklahoma County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Established in 2012, The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program is funded by an annual appropriation from the state legislature. All local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices are eligible for the grant. Grants are made for a one-year period. The Attorney General’s Safe Oklahoma Grant Program provides local law enforcement agencies and sheriff’s offices with additional resources to address violent crime in the state. The money from the grant helps pay overtime costs for officers, technology upgrades, enhanced analytical capabilities and funds community partnership projects that focus on preventing youth violent crime. Purpose Areas  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies found at 74 O.S. § 20k(B)(1)-(5), as listed below:  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds to target violent crime with evidence-driven approaches. Policing initiatives may include directed patrols, “hot spot” policing, intelligence-led policing, or youth and gang violence interventions [funds cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits];  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention and enforcement with the purchase of technology for crime prevention and criminal justice problem solving. Technology shall include, but not be limited to, crime-mapping software, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology and smart phone tools;  Enhancing analytical capacity through the development or expansion of analytical capabilities that focus on crime mapping, analysis of crime trends and developing data-driven strategies that focus on violent crime reduction;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships and projects that focus on preventing violent crime in the community. Community partners may include, but are not limited to, public and private service providers, the courts, and probation and parole services. Projects shall include, but are not limited to, programs that focus on drug enforcement efforts, youth violent crime, gang violence, and offender recidivism; and  Increasing direct services to crime victims through local law enforcement efforts which shall include, but not be limited to, addressing gaps in crime victims’ services by enhancing accessibility to services, increasing awareness of victimization and partnering with local community providers to improve supports and services to victims of crime. Safe OK Grant Can Help The grant funds can help local law enforcement agencies to directly target crime hot spots in their communities through strategies like increasing the frequency of patrols in high-crime areas; ability to increase the number of boots on the ground; as well as find innovative ways to increase safety in the communities. Each law enforcement agency faces unique challenges depending on location. The Safe OK Grant funds steps to making communities safer by helping the law enforcement partners by providing additional resources. These resources could include upgrading antiquated equipment; purchasing new resources; and helping pay overtime costs for officers. Funding Period The term of the grant period is January 1, 2025 –December 31, 2025. Eligibility Criteria  To be eligible for a Safe Oklahoma Grant, local law enforcement agencies shall submit proposals to the Office of the Attorney General that focus on decreasing the violent crime within their jurisdiction through one of the following priority strategies (a complete list can be found on the grant application):  Focusing on intervention and enforcement through the use of increased staffing resources with overtime funds (cannot be used for new hires or regular salary and benefits);  Increasing technological capacity to support intervention;  Enhancing analytical capacity through development or expansion of capabilities;  Engaging with community partners in order to develop partnerships;  Increasing direct services to crime victims. For more information, visit OOAG.

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is offering a reimbursement grant program, funded by the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, for municipalities, counties, or other government entities to enhance emergency response capabilities through projects like training centers, public safety centers, and equipment purchases, with a preference for projects that benefit multiple jurisdictions and have a comprehensive approach to preparedness.

This program provides funding to Oklahoma local governments and state agencies to upgrade their indoor and outdoor lighting systems for improved energy efficiency and cost savings.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and digitize important humanities collections to enhance public access and research.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to document and preserve cultural heritage through oral history projects.

Grant Title: NIST MEP is seeking applications to establish and manage Manufacturing Extension Partnership Centers in designated states to provide essential services that enhance the productivity, innovation, and competitiveness of small and mid-sized manufacturers.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction projects that improve access to healthy food in Oklahoma through enhancements at farmers' markets, food pantries, and PreK–12 schools.

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

This funding opportunity provides up to $150 million for large-scale health projects aimed at reducing cancer and cardiovascular disease in rural and underserved communities across Oklahoma.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in the Ozarks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through community engagement and leadership initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports public agencies and nonprofit organizations in Oklahoma to create programs that help youth aged 13 to 18 successfully transition back to school while reducing the risk of juvenile delinquency.

This grant provides funding to Oklahoma cities and towns to implement health initiatives that promote tobacco-free environments, nutritious food access, and active living for their residents.

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, public schools, and government entities in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, for projects that enhance the community's cultural, social, and civic life.

This program provides funding to nonprofits and government entities in Cimarron and Texas Counties, Oklahoma, for innovative projects that improve community quality of life and promote economic development.

This program provides funding to communities along Route 66 for projects that preserve historical sites, enhance visitor experiences, and promote economic growth.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.