The Kirschner Trusts, an affiliate of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation, awards grants to organizations that support causes important to the family.
Donor Name: Kirschner Trusts
State: Oklahoma
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/20/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $50,000
Grant Duration: 11 months
Details:
Funding Categories

Jewish Education, Culture & Heritage

Funding Goal: To support Jewish organizations that provide 1) educational programming specifically targeted to children and young adults (ages 0 – 24) of Jewish heritage, 2) promote and/or preserve Jewish religion and cultural heritage, and/or 3) provide essential social services to Jewish community members.
Organizations applying for funding in this category can choose one of two grant types:

Project/Program-Specific Grant: A grant that supports a defined project or program, which includes a set of linked activities, a specified timeline, and a predetermined cost.
General Operating Support Grant: A grant that supports the overall mission of the nonprofit organization, rather than a specific project or program.




Educational & Vocational Opportunities for Children & Young Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD)

Funding Goal: To support organizations that provide children and young adults with I/DD (ages 0 – 24) educational and vocational opportunities that contribute to long-term independence and self-sustainability.
Organizations planning to apply under this funding category should note the following:

Organizations applying for funding in this category may only request a project/program-specific grant. This type of grant supports a defined project or program, which includes a set of linked activities, a specified timeline, and a predetermined cost.
Social services are beyond the scope of this grant program.




Eastern Oklahoma Nonprofits

To support organizations that are actively addressing social, economic, and educational needs within their communities. Strong preference will be given to Muskogee-area organizations.
Organizations applying for funding in this category can choose one of two grant types:

Project/Program-Specific Grant: A grant that supports a defined project or program, which includes a set of linked activities, a specified timeline, and a predetermined cost.
General Operating Support Grant: A grant that supports the overall mission of the nonprofit organization, rather than a specific project or program.





Funding Information
Up to $50,000 is available for the Kirschner Trusts Grant.
Project Period
Mid-December 2023 – mid-November 2024: Project implementation
Eligibility Criteria 

501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that serve and are located in the state of Oklahoma.
Nonexempt organizations that qualify for the use of charitable dollars such as schools, local government agencies, or state/city-connected agencies may apply as long as the funding request is for public programs that take place in Oklahoma.
Grants will not be made to individuals or private foundations.

Ineligibility 
Funding for the following items is generally not supported:

Fundraising events/activities
Capital campaigns
Vehicle purchases
Retroactive projects.

For more information, visit OCCF.