OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Grant

From Oge Energy Foundation Inc

The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic well-being in communities they serve by providing grants to 501(c)(3) charities. Their philanthropy focuses on supporting programs, organizations, and institutions within their service area, with a significant commitment to early math and science education, human services, the arts, and community development efforts.

Type of Support

Overview

The grant program from The OGE Energy Corp. Foundation prioritizes funding in areas of education, specifically increasing access to STEM subjects among low-income and underrepresented elementary and middle school students; health and human services, aiming to improve outcomes for families transitioning out of homelessness, low-income families, and senior citizens; community development, creating workforce development opportunities for low-income and underrepresented communities; environmental stewardship, focusing on biodiversity and sustainable water initiatives; and culture and the arts, providing access for low-income families and underrepresented communities. Applications are reviewed three times a year following quarterly committee meetings.

Eligibility

Organization's Location
USA
Program Location
AR (Crawford County, Franklin County, Johnson County, Logan County, Sebastian County, Washington County), OK (Alfalfa County, Blaine County, Bryan County, Canadian County, Carter County, Chocho County, Cleveland County, Creek County, Dewey County, Ellis County, Garfield County, Garvin County, Grant County, Hughes County, Jefferson County, Johnston County, Kay County, Kingfisher County, Le Flore County, Lincoln County, Logan County, Love County, Major County, Marshall County, McClain County, McIntosh County, Murray County, Muskogee County, Noble County, Okfuskee County, Oklahoma County, Okmulgee County, Pawnee County, Payne County, Pontotoc County, Pottawatomie County, Seminole County, Sequoyah County, Tulsa County, Wagoner County, Woods County, Woodward County)
Organization Type
Organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Accredited K-12 educational institutions
Other
  • Located where OGE operates
  • Serve communities without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, gender, age, sexual orientation, or national origin
  • Must have a method to measure, track, and report program outcomes with demonstrable community impact

Ineligibility

Individuals or families
Building or capital investments and improvements
Dinners, luncheons, or other forms of indirect support
Non-501(c)(3) organizations
Organizations not located in areas where OGE operates
Political parties or candidates
Religious activities aimed at furthering religious doctrine
Sports teams/events (excluding Special Olympics)
Organizations offering goods/services to employees as grant approval benefits.
not specified

Submission

Review Criteria

Enhanced focus will be directed towards foundational learning, with a priority on mathematics and science.

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