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All Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grant recipients were notified of their awards in March 2024. We are no longer accepting applications for this grant program.

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

• RESTORATION: Address the disproportionate impact of the pandemic on the arts sector

• WORKFORCE: Invest in arts and cultural sector job recovery and support workforce development and retention across industries

• IMPACT: Empower organizations to restore and broaden their services to communities

• INFRASTRUCTURE: Provide for the transformation of critical assets to realize an enduring vision for the arts sector

• RESILIENCY: Ensure a robust arts sector flourishes in communities across the state for generations of Oklahomans

"Recharge the Arts" Videos

Recharge the Arts Videos (3-Minute Videos) coming soon!
Download and share videos featuring organizations from across the state telling the story of the impact of Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grants. Two videos are available (download and share one or both). Ideal for a wide range of uses—see below for ideas.

Recharge the Arts Clips (15-Second Clips) coming soon!
Download and share brief clips of what "recharging the arts" means to arts leaders statewide. Hear their reaction to learning they would receive ARPA funding. Sixteen clips are available. Perfect for social media—choose and use any you like.

The "Recharge the Arts" (#RechargeTheArts) video series is available for organizations to download, present, and share to highlight the impact of the state’s historic $10 million investment of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to rebuild Oklahoma’s arts sector. These videos share accounts from grantees as they reflect on their journeys through the pandemic, recalling the cathartic moments they learned of the transformative investment and sharing how their hope has been renewed through this investment. The videos tell stories that are uplifting and similar to stories of countless arts organizations across Oklahoma that were impacted by the pandemic.

Where to share the videos:

• Post them on social media pages

• Embed them on websites

• Loop them in your lobby videos

• Project them on large screens at outdoor events

• Run them as trailers and commercials before film screenings

• Show them during board meetings

• Feature them at fundraising galas

Organizations will be surveyed at a later date about their use of the videos so that the Oklahoma Arts Council can assess the reach of these stories for reports to state and legislative leaders.

Documents and Links

Grant Program Guidelines
Grant Terms and Conditions
Acknowledgment Guidelines
Download the logo (Oklahoma Arts Sector ARPA Grant logo)
Download a template thank you letter
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