The City of Muskogee Foundation is aiming to make make a Real Difference in Muskogee through grants to nonprofit organizations, churches, schools and the City of Muskogee.
Donor Name: City of Muskogee Foundation
State: Oklahoma
City: Muskogee
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/14/2022
Details:
Grant Objective is to support the community betterment by improving the quality of life in Muskogee City, Oklahoma.
Focus Areas
- Economic Development
- 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.
- Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects and initiatives in the City of Muskogee that relate to:
- Quality job creation, retention and higher wages.
- Long-term capital and infrastructure investments.
- Education and Empowerment
- The mission of the Education & Empowerment Grants Committee is to enhance foundational learning in 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.
- Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects and initiatives that:
- Encourage personal and leadership development.
- Build character, life and career skill.
- Address early intervention for learning.
- Lead to increased high school graduation and retention rates.
- Encourage the integration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
- Support parental involvement.
- Address the needs of at-risk student populations.
- Quality out-of-school programming working in collaboration with other successful programs.
- Provide scholarships and support for individuals seeking post-secondary education.
- Health and Wellness
- 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, Elimination of generational poverty, and collaborative approaches to teen pregnancy prevention.
- Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects and initiatives that relate to:
- Tobacco prevention.
- Obesity reduction through increased physical activity and better nutrition.
- Children’s health, including child abuse prevention.
- Elimination of generational poverty.
- Teen pregnancy prevention.
- Physical, mental and emotional needs of at-risk populations.
- Quality health programs working in collaboration with other successful or established programs.
- Quality of Life
- 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.
- Priority consideration will be given to programs, projects and initiatives that relate to:
- Entertainment, arts and culture.
- Safety and security.
- Beautification and preservation.
- Collaborative efforts and priorities as identified by the Action in Muskogee (AIM) initiative and the City of Muskogee (i.e., downtown development).
For more information, visit City of Muskogee Foundation.