Kerr Foundation Grants

Cecilia Miller
405.749.7991
cmiller@thekerrfoundation.org

The Kerr Foundation, Inc. awards grants to nonprofit organizations in the Kerr Foundation service area in the areas of:

• Education: Elementary, junior high, pre-collegiate, along with institutions of higher education to include health science centers and medical research done by educational institutions
• Health: Institutions providing healthcare, doing medical research, or outreach organizations employing primarily professionals from the allied health area
• Human Services: Organizations providing services in diverse areas to the public, and specifically to the disadvantaged, people with special needs, and the elderly
• Arts and Culture: Organizations in the visual arts and performing arts areas, museums, and libraries

Favorable consideration of a proposal will normally be in the form of a challenge grant. This means that the organization/institution approved for a grant must first raise or secure grants, donations, and pledges in a total amount equal to that specified in the Kerr grant. The challenge amount is usually dollar for dollar, and typically must be secured within 12 months from the date of the award.

Only 501(c)(3) organizations may apply. While preference is given to Oklahoma organizations, grant requests will also be considered from organizations in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, and Texas.

The Foundation does not give back-to-back grants. Grantees must allow 3 years before applying again.

Historically, the average grant amount for health and human services projects has been $9,500.

Application guidelines are available on the program website.

Email a letter of inquiry to Carina Sosa at csosa@thekerrfoundation.org by June 30, 2026. Selected applicants will be invited to submit an online application with a deadline of August 15, 2026.