Frequently Asked Questions

Organizations must apply online by selecting Apply for a Grant.

ZFF supports non-profit organizations and programs that are relevant to our mission. Our core areas include: Arts & Culture, Community, Education, and Youth Development.

ZFF prefers to focus its support to organizations and programs in the greater Tulsa metro area and occasionally in other areas of Oklahoma. Selectively, we sponsor programs outside of our primary footprint that strongly support our Mission.

Applications are accepted April 1st through July 31st each year. Applications received after this time will not be considered for funding.

Applicants will be contacted with a funding decision by November 30th . If additional information is needed, ZFF staff will contact you after reviewing your application.

Grant amounts vary by category and organization size. If you have previously received a ZFF grant, an amount in that same range is a good starting point.

As a general guideline, the Foundation does not make multi-year grants.

ZFF is focused on four grant types within our core areas. These are our primary focus areas and they receive the vast majority of our funding. There are rare instances when an organization’s programs or mission do not align with our priorities and might be considered for funding; however, consideration of a request outside of those focus areas is the exception.

-Individuals for any purpose

-Individual fundraising activities

-Organizations that are not tax exempt

-Organizations that, in their constitution, discriminate against individuals, groups, or other characteristics that are protected by law

-Organizations that re-grant funds to other organizations, excluding the United Way

-Lobbying activities

For questions, you can contact us here.