Do you have an innovative new idea that could make a significant difference for our community? Have you given this idea some thought? Some research? United Way of Central Oklahoma is eager to learn about your idea/project. Funds, available per project, fall in the range of $10,000 to $250,000.

Award Criteria

• Innovative idea that would meet a genuine community need – Does not yet exist in Central Oklahoma.
• Project falls within the realm of support by United Way. United Way of Central Oklahoma supports social service, health and human service needs programs.

• Grants to Individuals
• Art/Cultural/Literary organizations
• Animal Services
• Capital Needs
• Environmental Concerns

• Agency has a plan for measurement of outcomes in the project over the grant cycle, and beyond.
• Recipient is a nonprofit, tax-exempt corporation as defined under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Service Code.
• Agency is located within the service area of United Way of Central Oklahoma (Canadian, Cleveland, Grady, Kingfisher, Lincoln, Logan, McClain, Oklahoma counties).
• Agency has an annual audit or annual review from an independent auditor.
• Projects that include collaborative approaches are encouraged.
• Applicant must demonstrate capacity to execute the program.
• Programs should serve diverse groups in the community, be open and not restricted by residency or membership.
• Programs should show opportunity for sustainability or continuation after the grant funds are expended.
• Grant range is $10,000-$250,000. If no grants are made, funding will roll over for the next grant cycle.
• WayFinder Innovation grants are to be considered one-time funding.

Learn more and view past WayFinder winners.