Application Guidelines 

Use the following guidelines when submitting your application to the OGE Energy Corp. Foundation:

• The Foundation is subject to Internal Revenue Service rules and regulations governing private and charitable foundations
• You must be a U.S.-based IRS 501(c)(3) qualified charitable or educational organization or an accredited K-12 educational institution to apply for an OGE Foundation grant
• Goods or services may not be received for Foundation grants, i.e. participation in golf tournaments, reservations at fundraising dinners, or tickets to special events
• Publicity and recognition may be accepted for Foundation grants
• Applications are accepted quarterly

Additional information requested:

• Organization information, including mission, goals, objectives, annual budget, primary source of funding, and overhead allocation percentage.
• Amount of the request.
• Total fund-raising goal for the program/project.
• Project description, including purpose, the need addressed, the target population, number of people who will be served, current budget, when and where the event/program takes place, and desired impact (immediate and long-term achievement goals of the program).
• If the program is already underway, explain its accomplishments to date.
• Description of how the overall effectiveness of the program will be evaluated at the end of grant period (in conjunction with providing OGE a final report).
• A list of foundation and corporate supporters, as well as other sources of income (with amounts) for the previous fiscal year and the current fiscal year to date.
• Explanation of sponsorship benefits, including how OGE’s gift will be recognized.
• List of OGE employees and/or corporate relationships known to be involved.
• History of OGE contributions to the organization.
• A contact name, telephone number and e-mail address.
• A complete copy of IRS form 990.