Grant Information

Welcome to the Owasso Education Foundation’s (OEF) Grants page! Our mission is to support and encourage excellence in Owasso Public Schools by providing funds to teachers for projects that would otherwise go unfunded. Since its inception, the Owasso Education Foundation has impacted thousands of students by funding various innovative educational programs throughout the Owasso Public School District. This grant program helps to support and challenge students in exciting and innovative ways.

Grant Details

  • Application Start Date: Thursday, August 15, 2024
  • Application Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024
  • Grant Patrol: Keep an Eye Out!
When a teacher applies for an OEF grant, they must include a list of the items needed for their classroom along with a detailed budget. Once the OEF processes the grants and selects the winners, the teachers order the materials for use by their students.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for an OEF grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  • Must be a current teacher at Owasso Public Schools.
  • The proposed project or program must directly benefit students within the Owasso Public School District.
  • Projects or programs must align with the educational priorities of Owasso Education Foundation, promoting innovation, creativity, and academic excellence.
  • Applicants are required to submit a detailed budget and list of items requested for their project.
  • Funding requests should be for items not typically covered by the school’s budget, ensuring the grant fills a critical funding gap.

Application Process

The Owasso Education Foundation (OEF) is excited to announce that the 2023 grant application form will be open for admission starting Thursday, August 17th.
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Complete the Grant Application Checklist form for your principal to approve.

02

Complete the OEF Grant Application Form.

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Submit your application between Thursday, August 1, 2024, and 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.

Important Notes:

  • Grants submitted for consideration are reviewed anonymously by the Grant Allocation Committee. This committee rates each grant based on the information submitted and responses provided in the grant application.
  • The Grant Allocation Committee is made up of members from the OEF Board of Trustees. The OEF board determines how much total funding can be allocated in any given year for the total number of teacher grants that are selected to be funded.
  • Professional Development (PD) grants will not be considered.
  • There are no early bird bonus points.
  • No exceptions will be made to the grant application deadlines.

About OEF

The Owasso Education Foundation Board of Trustees are volunteers in the community with a passion for Owasso education. They are not employees of Owasso Public Schools and are not compensated for their time in any way. Their dedication ensures that our teachers and students have the resources they need to excel.

If you have any questions about the grant application process, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you bring your innovative ideas to life and to foster a thriving educational environment for all Owasso students.