ONEOK Foundation – Community Grants

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Charitable Grants Supporting Safety and Education in ONEOK Communities

The ONEOK Foundation provides charitable grants to support programs and projects that strengthen communities through two core focus areas: Safety and Education. Funding prioritizes initiatives that deliver measurable, long-term impact within the service footprint of ONEOK.

Organization

ONEOK Foundation

Support Type

Charitable grants

Geographic Focus

Communities within ONEOK’s operating footprint (United States)

About the Funder

The ONEOK Foundation invests in programs that help build strong, resilient communities by advancing safety outcomes and educational opportunity. Grantmaking reflects ONEOK’s core values—safety and environmental stewardship, ethics, inclusion and diversity, excellence, service, and innovation—while emphasizing collaboration, scalability, and measurable results.

Focus Areas & Priorities

Safety

Objectives

Strengthen community resources and self-sufficiency
Support safety education, preparedness, and emergency response
Restore public spaces and natural habitats through environmental stewardship

Priority is given to programs that:

Use data, best practices, and innovation for sustainable solutions
Increase access to resources and build community capacity
Create long-term impact through coordinated, continuum-of-services approaches

Education

Objectives

Strengthen public school learning environments and address unmet needs
Expand access to STEM for learners in grades 3+
Support career readiness, workforce development, and upskilling for learners in grades 6+

Priority is given to programs that:

Leverage innovation to close academic gaps
Increase awareness of midstream energy-related careers and pathways
Align with high-demand industry workforce needs

Eligibility

Organizations and initiatives generally supported include:

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofits and/or state tax-exempt organizations
State, local, or tribal government entities providing community services
Public K–12 schools, districts, and their foundations
Post-secondary technical programs, trade schools, colleges, and universities
Collaborative initiatives addressing essential needs, access to resources, development, and engagement

Ineligible Requests

The Foundation generally does not support:

Private foundations, endowments, or for-profit entities
Private, religious, or charter schools (including public charter schools)
Fundraisers, galas, tournaments, sponsorships, travel, teams, or uniforms
Clubs, parent organizations, extracurricular groups, and related activities
Preschool/early childhood/childcare programs
Religious activities or causes; political activities or candidates
Programs that discriminate or limit community access
Excessive salaries, travel, incentives, debt reduction
Programs focused solely on arts and culture
International programs outside the United States

Grant Priorities & Evaluation

Competitive proposals typically demonstrate:

Clear alignment with Safety or Education focus areas
Collaboration to address community needs
Organizational capacity and documented community need
Defined goals and outcomes with measurement plans
Opportunities for ONEOK employee engagement
Potential for scalability or replication

Application Process

Eligible organizations should review guidelines and submit requests through ONEOK’s community investments portal. Applicants are encouraged to clearly articulate alignment with focus areas and expected outcomes.

Apply / Learn More

➡️ https://www.oneok.com/about-us/community-investments

Corporate Grants Guide Notes

Review Type: Competitive (see portal for current cycles)
Best Suited For: Community-based nonprofits, public schools, and government entities delivering safety and education outcomes within ONEOK’s footprint