TSET Built Environment Grant to Improve Access to Healthy Food is sponsored by Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

TSET Built Environment Grants The TSET Healthy Incentive Grant: Communities is now open. Click here to learn more and apply. Applications Due: March 30, by 4:00 pm CT Depending on the funding track, these grants support a range of infrastructure projects that promote physical activity and nutrition in Oklahoma communities.

Eligible projects may include planning and development of parks and trail systems, sports court installation or enhancements at schools, ADA-compliant upgrades such as sidewalks and playgrounds and construction and/or renovations to existing farmers markets and food pantries. Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva used the funds to build pickleball, tennis and basketball courts.

These grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public entities, tribal nations and educational institutions for projects directly related to one of TSET's Constitutional areas of focus, which may include the following areas:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Tobacco prevention or cessation for high-risk groups</li>\r\n<li>Programs designed to maintain or improve the health of Oklahomans</li>\r\n<li>Programs to enhance the provision of health care services to Oklahomans, with particular emphasis on such programs for children</li>\r\n<li>Programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of senior adults</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="text-43f55448f5" class="cmp-text"> These grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public entities, tribal nations and educational institutions for projects directly related to one of TSET's Constitutional areas of focus, which may include the following areas: Tobacco prevention or cessation for high-risk groups Programs designed to maintain or improve the health of Oklahomans Programs to enhance the provision of health care services to Oklahomans, with particular emphasis on such programs for children Programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of senior adults TSET is offering funding to help communities plan and build safe, active spaces.

This includes grants for early-stage planning and design, as well as construction projects like sidewalks, trails, parks and school activity areas. Both options aim to make it easier for Oklahomans to be physically active where they live, work and go to school. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-3b50cf43a8" class="cmp-text"> TSET is offering funding to help communities plan and build safe, active spaces.

This includes grants for early-stage planning and design, as well as construction projects like sidewalks, trails, parks and school activity areas. Both options aim to make it easier for Oklahomans to be physically active where they live, work and go to school. On October 1, 2025, TSET hosted a webinar to introduce the Built Environment: Physical Activity Grant.

The session provides a high-level overview of this funding opportunity, including eligibility, key dates, and how the grant supports healthier communities across Oklahoma. </p>\r\n<p>Watch the webinar below. </p>\r\n<p><a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/tset/documents/fy26-documents/be/TSET%20Built%20Environment%20Physical%20Activity%20Webinar%20October%201.

pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Click here to download the slides. </a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-99ea31e5b2" class="cmp-text"> On October 1, 2025, TSET hosted a webinar to introduce the Built Environment: Physical Activity Grant. The session provides a high-level overview of this funding opportunity, including eligibility, key dates, and how the grant supports healthier communities across Oklahoma.

Click here to download the slides. Watch Below: Getting Started with TSET Grant Applications Watch Below: Funding Portal New User Signup Guide Tutorial <b>Basic Eligibility Requirements:</b></p>\r\n<p>To be eligible for TSET grants, organizations must meet the following criteria:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Must not receive funds or benefit from the sale of tobacco products.

</li>\r\n<li>Be one of the following types of entities depending on the funding track:<ul>\r\n<li>Colleges and Universities</li>\r\n<li>Public entities (e.g., public school districts/sites, state, county, or local government agencies). </li>\r\n<li>Tribal nations. </li>\r\n<li>Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n</li>\r\n<li>Have a physical office located within the State of Oklahoma. </li>\r\n<li>Have the ability to provide services or programs to Oklahomans. </li>\r\n<li>If involving multiple partners, the organization must act as the primary contractor and fiscal agent, handling all contract, management, and financial responsibilities.

</li>\r\n<li>Be in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. </li>\r\n<li>Be willing to adopt a tobacco-free policy that applies to all properties owned and leased by the organization. </li>\r\n<li>Be willing to adopt a worksite wellness policy.

</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}}" id="eligibility" class="cmp-text"> Basic Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for TSET grants, organizations must meet the following criteria: Must not receive funds or benefit from the sale of tobacco products. Be one of the following types of entities depending on the funding track: Colleges and Universities Public entities (e.g., public school districts/sites, state, county, or local government agencies).

Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. Have a physical office located within the State of Oklahoma. Have the ability to provide services or programs to Oklahomans.

If involving multiple partners, the organization must act as the primary contractor and fiscal agent, handling all contract, management, and financial responsibilities. Be in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Be willing to adopt a tobacco-free policy that applies to all properties owned and leased by the organization.

Be willing to adopt a worksite wellness policy. <a href=\"/content/dam/ok/en/tset/documents/fy26-documents/be/TSET%20Built%20Environment%20Grant%20Physical%20Activity%20RFA%20FY26. pdf\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"cmp-text--center\">.

</span></a></p>\r\n"}}" id="text-ebdc5c3f09" class="cmp-text"> The question and answer period for TSET Built Enviornment Grants is now closed. To ensure fairness in the Q&A process, all submitted questions will be collected and posted below according to the RFA answer posting schedule. </p>\r\n"}}" id="text-ac835e323b" class="cmp-text"> The question and answer period for TSET Built Enviornment Grants is now closed.

To ensure fairness in the Q&A process, all submitted questions will be collected and posted below according to the RFA answer posting schedule. Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust 2800 N. Lincoln Blvd.

, Suite 202 Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline