The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2026 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on September 1. This grants-inaid program will offer awards ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to municipal, county, or tribal governments, as well as nonprofit historical organizations and their support groups. All nonprofit applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State. Grants will be awarded in one of four categories: collections, exhibits, programs and capacity building.
The online application will open on Sept. 1, and close at 5 p.m. on October 31. Applicants who wish to receive optional feedback must submit a draft by Oct. 6. Award announcements will be made in late January 2026.
Optional online workshops offering program details and guidance are scheduled for Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. and Sept. 8, at 2 p.m.
To view the program’s official rules and register for the online workshops, visit okhistory. org/grants or contact Angela Spindle at 405522-0472 or grants@history.ok.gov.
