OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2026 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Monday, September 1. This grants-in-aid 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 Monday, September 1, and close at 5 p.m. on Friday, October 31. Applicants who wish to receive optional feedback must submit a draft by Monday, October 6. Award announcements will be made in late January 2026.
“As we enter our seventh year of funding, the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program is more vital than ever,” said Angela Spindle, director of strategic initiatives and grants administrator for the Oklahoma Historical Society. “With growing uncertainty and cuts to federal cultural programs, this state-supported initiative plays a critical role in helping local and tribal governments, as well as historical organizations, preserve their unique histories. These grants are making a real and positive difference in communities across the state, helping to protect and share Oklahoma’s rich cultural heritage.”
Optional online workshops offering program details and guidance are scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, at 2 p.m. and Monday, September 8, at 2 p.m. To view the program’s official rules and register for the online workshops, please visit okhistory.org/grants or contact Angela Spindle at 405-522-0472 or grants@history.ok.gov.
The mission of the Oklahoma Historical Society is to collect, preserve and share the history and culture of the state of Oklahoma and its people. Founded in 1893 by members of the Territorial Press Association, the OHS maintains museums, historic sites and affiliates across the state. Through its research archives, exhibits, educational programs and publications, the OHS chronicles the rich history of Oklahoma. For more information about the OHS, please visit okhistory.org.