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Between funding cycles - Letters of Inquiry are due January 15 and July 15 each year. The Spring window runs November 15, 2026 through January 15, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. CST.
The fall cycle Letter of Inquiry window runs May 15 – July 15 (5:00 p.m. CST). The stored deadline of July 15, 2026 matches the LOI deadline for the Fall cycle. A formal application follows upon invitation.
Status
Active
Eligibility
501(c)(3) charitable organizations only; no grants to individuals; geographic preference for greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area.
Grant Type
Capacity Building
Geographic Scope
Regional:Oklahoma City OK
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About This Grant
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program is sponsored by E L And Thelma Gaylord Foundation. The foundation supports a wide range of charitable activities benefiting the residents of Oklahoma. Funding is distributed through two biannual cycles (Spring and Fall). The foundation supports initiatives in the arts, education, medical research, and children's issues, among others. Proposals must be initiated via a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) through the online portal. Organizations are limited to one grant request per year.
Geographic focus: Greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area
Focus areas: Arts, Education, Medical Research, Children's Issues, Human Services, Community Improvement, Health, Culture
Extracted from the funder's official program page to help you evaluate fit faster.
Application – The Gaylord Foundation Sample of Recent Grant Recipients Sample of Recent Grant Recipients Proposals to the E. L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation are initiated through our online Grant Request Portal.
To be considered, please submit a Letter of Inquiry by January 15th or July 15th. The Foundation accepts applications from qualified 501(C)3 charitable organizations with a geographical preference for the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area. Grants will not be made to individuals.
The Trustees consider applications based on the merits of the proposal and subject to the Foundation’s annual financial requirements. The Foundation admits one grant request per year. Letter of Inquiry cut-off dates are January 15 and July 15.
Late submissions are not accepted and will be delayed until the following cycle. All requests must be submitted through our Grant Request Portal here . Requests for the Spring Grant Cycle may be submitted from November 15 through January 15 at 5:00 p.
m. CST. For the Fall Grant Cycle, requests may be submitted May 15 through July 15 at 5:00 p.
m. CST. **Update** The E.
L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation no longer accepts grant requests from organizations outside the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area. Requests for the Spring Grant Cycle may be submitted from November 15 through January 15 at 5:00 p.
m. CST. Final grant decisions will be sent out no later than April 15.
Requests for the Fall Grant Cycle may be submitted May 15 through July 15 at 5:00 p. m. CST.
Final grant decisions will be sent out no later than October 15. Debi Moore, Director of Administration 405. 607.
6301, dmoore@gaylordfoundation. org
Eligibility Requirements
501(c)(3) charitable organizations only
no grants to individuals
geographic preference for greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area.
Who can apply for E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program?
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only; no grants to individuals; geographic preference for greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
When is the deadline for E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program?
Applications for E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program are due January 15, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Who funds E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program?
E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program is funded by E L And Thelma Gaylord Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Which states are eligible for E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program?
This opportunity targets applicants in Oklahoma. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
How do I apply for E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation Grant Program?
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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