Opportunities for Children Grant (Oklahoma City Community Foundation)
Eligibility
Oklahoma City-area nonprofits and schools. Programs must serve youth and children in the Oklahoma City community.
Program Goals
The Oklahoma City Community Foundation's Opportunities for Children grant supports education, youth development, and child-serving programs in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Read the GrantApplication and Distribution
Apply through occf.org. Annual competitive cycle. Monitor the website for current deadline.
Cycle Notes
Annual competitive cycle. Monitor occf.org for current deadline and guidelines.
Grant Award Amount
Up to $30,000 per grant.
Allowable Purchases
Forward Education Products for This Grant
These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.
- Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
- Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses
- Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?
Oklahoma City-area nonprofits and schools serving youth.
How much does OCCF Opportunities for Children provide?
Up to $30,000.
Can funds be used for STEM programs?
Yes. Education programs including STEM tools aligned to youth outcomes are eligible.
How do OK City schools apply?
Apply at occf.org. Monitor for current deadline.
How can Forward Education help?
We provide curriculum alignment documents and letters of support for Oklahoma City schools.
Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?
Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.
- Curriculum alignment documents — Oklahoma standards mapped to our kits
- Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
- Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
- Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines
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