All the Latest News from the Oklahoma Municipal League
In May 2022, the Oklahoma Legislature passed SB429 appropriating $50 million in state ARPA funds to the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) to establish grant programs for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The law requires OWRB to establish rules and procedures for the development of the grant programs.
Read MoreEach year at the OML Annual Conference, we recognize our outstanding leaders and projects at the OML Awards Banquet. We will hand out the Mayor of the Year Award, Don Rider Transparency in Government Award, Jeff Shockley Award, Innovations Award and the Woman of the Year.
Read MoreThe DOT Navigator https://www.transportation.gov/dot-navigator is a new “one-stop shop” that provides essential information to help our stakeholders and communities apply for grants, identify existing resources, and answer questions on how to connect with funding opportunities provided through BIL.
Read MoreThe newly created Oklahoma Broadband Governing Board is seeking applicants for director of the State Broadband Office. The director will be responsible for building and managing implementation of broadband services throughout the state.
Read MoreApplications are accepted throughout the year. Visit the Foundation's website to access the online application.
Read MoreInitial information forms may be submitted throughout the year.
Read MoreThe Mayors Council of Oklahoma recently held their annual Summer Conference in Durant. At their monthly board meeting held on June 21st, they elected two new members to the MCO Board of Directors.
Debra Wimpee, Mayor of Broken Arrow was selected as Vice President, and Bless Parker, Mayor of Miami was chosen to serve as a Director of District 1.
Read MoreThe Community Heart & Soul Seed Grant Program provides $10,000 in startup funding for resident-driven groups in small cities and towns across the United States to implement the Community Heart & Soul model. Grant funding requires a $10,000 cash match from the participating municipality or a partnering organization. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until all grants have been awarded.
Read MoreThe Transformational Partnerships Fund (TPF), administered by SeaChange, supports colleges and universities interested in exploring partnerships that could fundamentally improve how they operate and serve students—especially students of color, students from low-income families, and other underserved populations. Grant applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Read MoreApplications for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grants now being accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM EDT on Thursday, September 15, 2022.
Read MoreThe Anthem Foundation strives to improve the health of humanity by addressing health inequalities and strengthening communities in America. The application deadlines and guidelines for each focus area are listed on the Foundation's website.
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