Accelerator Grants

Accelerator Grants is sponsored by George Kaiser Family Foundation. These grants are designed to spark innovation and strengthen services that support children and families in the Tulsa, Oklahoma region, focusing on reducing poverty through early development, education, and family support.

This includes initiatives that strengthen parent education and involvement, and increase access to health care, mental health services, or family support.

GKFF | Accelerator Grants The Accelerator Grant at George Kaiser Family Foundation aims to increase access to funding and ensure historically disadvantaged and underfunded nonprofits have the financial and technical support to fulfill their missions within the Tulsa community. The Accelerator Grant is designed to empower historically disadvantaged leaders who are proximate to the community with the resources to lead solutions.

Eligible grantees will also be aligned with GKFF’s larger mission of creating an environment where every Tulsan, no matter their background, has an opportunity to succeed. If that is you, please submit an interest form . How will my application be scored?

Your submission will be rated based on the extent to which your request elevates historically disadvantaged persons in leadership, focuses on under-resourced communities in Tulsa, and communicates a clear and actionable plan. What can funds be used for? The focus of this grant is to identify those supports that would be most impactful to your organization or project, and thus there are currently no restrictions on the use of funds.

Is there a deadline to apply? Grants are accepted on a rolling basis, with grant reviews happening quarterly. Grant reviews occur within the following months each year: February, May, August, and November.

How many times can I receive an Accelerator Grant? What is the typical range for Accelerator Grants? Accelerator grants typically range from $5,000 to $35,000, though there is no formal cap on the request amount.

These one-time grants vary in both size and purpose, depending on the specific needs of the applying organizations. Who is eligible for the Accelerator Grant?

Eligibility for accelerator grants requires the following: ☐ 501c(3) status or an active fiscal sponsor ☐ Serves the Tulsa community ☐ Leadership is representative of the historically disadvantaged and under-resourced community served by the organization ☐ Align with GKFF’s mission of creating an environment where every Tulsan has an opportunity to succeed, no matter their background ☐ Does not currently receive funding from GKFF and is not employed by GKFF or any of its entities If I have questions, who can I contact?

We are here to help! Please feel free to direct all questions to accelerator@gkff. org .

If you have any questions about the Accelerator Grants, the interest form, or the application process, please feel free to contact us by completing the form below.