Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grants
In spring 2023, a transformational $10 million investment of state American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for Oklahoma's arts and cultural sector was overwhelmingly advanced by the Oklahoma State Legislature and approved by the Governor. Submitted by the Oklahoma Arts Council in collaboration with regional partners Allied Arts OKC and Arts Alliance Tulsa, the proposal was designed to boost the rebuilding of the sector across all 77 Oklahoma counties while catapulting it forward as an asset for developing creative workforce and strengthening the economy. Made possible through the $10 million investment, Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grants are one-time grants available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with arts programming that serves communities.
Program Objectives
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RESTORATION: Address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the arts sector
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WORKFORCE: Invest in arts and cultural sector job recovery and support workforce development and retention across industries
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IMPACT: Empower organizations to restore and broaden their services to communities
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INFRASTRUCTURE: Provide for the transformation of critical assets to realize an enduring vision for the arts sector
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RESILIENCY: Ensure a robust arts sector flourishes in communities across the state for generations of Oklahomans
Documents and Links
Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Terms and Conditions
Acknowledgment Guidelines
Download the logo (Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grant logo)
Download the Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA hype video
Grant Portal
Click here to access the grant portal.
Who Was Eligible to Apply?
Nonprofit organizations with arts programming that serves communities, including but not limited to:
- Local arts councils
- Presenting organizations
- Community theaters
- Symphony orchestras
- Festivals with arts programming
- Social/community service organizations with arts programming
- Museums
- Cultural organizations with arts programming
Organizations were required to have a minimum operating budget of $10,000.
Who to Contact for Help
For questions about grant system access, contact:
Martyna Sandoval, Grants and Programs Associate
(405) 521-2040 (office)
(405) 239-0257 (cell)
martyna.sandoval@arts.ok.gov
For questions about managing your grant award, contact:
Thomas Tran, Grants Director
(405) 967-3290 (cell)
(405) 521-2041 (office)
thomas.tran@arts.ok.gov