All Programs

Part of the The Envision Comanche project, 36N is a $190M investment to transform the 36th Street North corridor into a mixed-use, mixed-income community, ensuring one-for-one replacement of apartments, right-to-return for residents and enhanced economic opportunity in North Tulsa.

Amplify Youth Health Collective works to improve adolescent health by expanding access to evidence-based sex education, promoting healthy relationships, and engaging the community. They unite local organizations to reduce Oklahoma's teen birth rate through education and resources.

The Artists Creative Fund provides funding, visibility and professional development through an annual grant, empowering Tulsa artists and creatives to pursue innovative and unique projects that enrich Tulsa's cultural landscape.

Atlas School offers hands-on software development training, equipping students from all backgrounds with the skills needed to enter Tulsa's growing tech industry. It combines rigorous academics with professional development to prepare students for in-demand careers.

Avanzando Juntos provides startup capital to Tulsa-based Latino entrepreneurs and small businesses, fostering prosperity, community ownership and civic power to advance inclusion and success for immigrants and Spanish-speaking owners.

The Birth through Eight Strategy for Tulsa (BEST) disrupts intergenerational poverty by supporting early brain development, expanding access to quality early childhood programs, connecting families to support and improving conditions for success.

The Bob Dylan Center, housing over 100,000 items from Dylan’s career, inspires creativity through exhibits, performances and public programs. Since 2022, it has welcomed thousands of visitors annually from across the globe.

Build in Tulsa invests social and financial capital in Black entrepreneurs, honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street as they grow their ventures in Tulsa.

Convened and led by the Center for Employment Opportunities, ETPC is a network of navigator and referral organizations that provide targeted training programs and address policies and practices that keep people affected by the criminal legal system from succeeding.

Tulsa Public Schools has adopted a collaborative approach to integrating charter schools into TPS. KIPP Tulsa, Tulsa Legacy Charter School, Tulsa Honor Academy, College Bound, Collegiate Hall and Greenwood Leadership Academy are examples of high-quality charter models operating within the community.

City Year is a key partner with Tulsa Public Schools in creating equitable learning opportunities for all students and developing the city’s future leaders. City Year AmeriCorps members serve in elementary schools to help students succeed.

CAP Tulsa interrupts the cycle of poverty with high-quality early education and supportive services for families. Its two-generation approach prepares children for school success, while helping parents build skills, careers and economic stability.

Domestic Violence Intervention Services is a Tulsa Area United Way agency — and the only nonprofit agency in Tulsa and the surrounding communities — that provides comprehensive intervention and prevention services to individuals and families who have been affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Campus Tulsa and Tulsa Service Year connect students and graduates to impactful careers and community engagement in Tulsa. Together, they place interns, build professional networks and attract talent, shaping the city’s future workforce and fostering growth.

El Centro is a grassroots hub in east Tulsa, offering workshops, pro-bono legal aid and a crisis assistance fund to build community strength and foster opportunities for recently arrived and long-term residents.

Experience Tulsa highlights the city's vibrancy to attract top talent, partners and investors. With concierge services and full support, it ensures a seamless introduction for visitors, businesses and organizations to foster growth and connections.

Gathering Place, named "Best City Park" by USA Today, is a world-class park along the Arkansas River. Offering gardens, trails, playgrounds and free cultural programming, it has quickly become a Tulsa treasure.

Founded in 2020, Tulsa Global District supports local businesses, celebrates multicultural diversity and fosters a welcoming community, while driving economic revitalization along the 21st St & S Garnett corridor as part of the Main Street America network.

Growing Together Tulsa is committed to eliminating inequalities in the Kendall-Whittier neighborhood. Through community collaboration, they support education, affordable housing, safe spaces, engaged residents and economic growth.

In Tulsa's Arts District, Guthrie Green is a vibrant 2.6-acre park that brings the community together. Once a contaminated site, it was transformed with GKFF support into a dynamic space with programs for all Tulsans to enjoy.

JusticeLink is a free and voluntary community resource connecting those navigating the criminal legal system in Tulsa County to a full spectrum of community-based services.

Northside Neighbors is transforming north Tulsa through community-led efforts in education, housing, wellness and economic vitality. This nonprofit is bringing together residents and partners to foster prosperity and thriving neighborhoods.

The GKFF Scholarship in Urban Medicine provides support for outstanding students at OSU’s College of Osteopathic Medicine. This scholarship eases the financial burden for those committed to practicing in underserved hospitals, clinics and agencies in Tulsa.

The Oklahoma Birth Equity Initiative (OKBEI) addresses maternal health disparities by offering families with programs like community-based doulas and Queens Village. Since 2019, OKBEI has fostered equitable, healthy outcomes for parents and babies.

The Opportunity Project supports youth-serving organizations ensuring that young people have access to high-quality afterschool and summer school programs.

In partnership with the City of Tulsa, Peoria Mohawk Business Park drives economic growth in North Tulsa by housing skilled, living-wage jobs and supporting companies committed to revitalization and long-term prosperity for the community.

The Phoenix Development Council is transforming Tulsa’s Phoenix District into a vibrant hub for Black-owned businesses, culture and community. It is a driving force to create a thriving business district and celebrate north Tulsa’s unique spirit.

Project Commutation provides free legal representation for individuals serving excessive prison sentences, including assistance with commutation applications, parole and commutation packets and representation at hearings.

ProsperOK is a collaborative effort to increase community safety, improve economic mobility and achieve lower incarceration through a coalition of community members, organizers and advocates, practitioners, organizations and funders.

GKFF partners with more than 70 nonprofit organizations across Tulsa to meet the urgent needs of children and families in poverty. These agencies provide essential services like housing, food, healthcare, behavioral health and youth development.

Still She Rises, Tulsa is the first nonprofit law firm in the country dedicated exclusively to the legal representation of women and mothers in north Tulsa involved with the criminal and civil legal systems.

Strong Tomorrows supports expectant and parenting students in Tulsa by providing by providing case management and resources to help balance school, childcare, and parental responsibilities. They offer pathways to graduation, childcare, college and career readiness, and health care.

Since 2010, Take Control Initiative has worked to remove barriers and increase access to birth control in Tulsa County by providing free contraception, transportation, educational workshops and medical training.

Our support for Teach for America in Tulsa helps the organization recruit and serve top recent college graduates who train as teachers and lead students to achieve academic gains.

The Tulsa Artist Fellowship is a competitive three-year residency for artists, offering funding, collaborative opportunities and space in Tulsa’s Arts District to develop projects, showcase work and energize the local arts community.

Tulsa’s Arts District reflects GKFF’s commitment to enhancing life in Tulsa. With nearly $250 million invested in revitalization projects, we’re contributing to the culture, growth and economic vibrancy of downtown Tulsa.

Tulsa Educare operates four early childhood centers, providing full-day, year-round education for children 6 weeks to 4 years old, while also supporting parents and families to foster growth and learning.

TICDC provides resources, tools and services to build assets, foster entrepreneurship and preserve the authenticity of east Tulsa neighborhoods and residents.

Tulsa Innovation Labs drives regional growth by connecting resources, ideas and people. Through programs that train the future workforce, attract businesses and support industries embracing innovation, they are creating solutions for Tulsa's future.

GKFF partners with Tulsa Public Schools on strategic initiatives that improve training, evaluation and support for teachers as well as efforts helping students continue their educational journeys.

Tulsa Remote, the nation’s largest worker relocation initiative, attracts remote workers and integrates them into the community. Participants contribute to Tulsa’s economic growth and help enhance the city’s overall vitality.

Tulsa Responds offers free, one-on-one assistance with SoonerCare, SNAP, tax filing and financial counseling. Accessible by phone or in-person, the program helps individuals meet basic needs and improve financial stability.

OU has the nation's first School of Community Medicine which focuses on training health professionals dedicated to serving low-income populations and addressing health disparities within underserved populations in rural areas of Oklahoma.

Women in Recovery offers an alternative to incarceration, providing trauma-informed mental health, substance use treatment, education, employment training and family reunification, helping break generational cycles of incarceration in Tulsa.

The Woody Guthrie Center honors the iconic folk musician’s legacy through exhibits, youth programs and archives. Celebrating his impact on American history, democracy, and activism, it educates visitors on Guthrie’s enduring influence.