Community Investments
ONEOK is a committed and active member in our communities with a dedicated Community Investments department to foster partnerships between our company, our employees and the community. Investing in communities where we have operations and where our employees live and work not only is the right thing to do – it’s also smart business. By contributing financially and through volunteerism, we help build stronger communities and create a better environment for our employees, customers and the general public.
Primary focus areas for our community investments are arts and culture, community improvement, education, environmental, and health and human services. Priority consideration is given to educational programs and health and human services organizations, particularly those with programs helping people to become self-sufficient.
Requests for support, both monetary and for volunteers, are accepted online. Links to apply and/or to create an account as well as program guidelines can be found under the appropriate tab or section below.
We have transitioned to a new online request management system. What does this mean for your organization?
- Links and/or log-in credentials used previously for ONEOK requests will no longer work. Due to recent updates, you might receive an error message when you attempt to use your newly saved links. Please go directly to the application links below to apply and/or to save the links again.
- Your organization will have to create a new online account and be verified.
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We encourage you to register as a FrontDoor organization at www.cybergrants.com/frontdoor,
which is free and creates a single organization account/profile to manage and gain access to ONEOK's portal
along with other funders hosted in CyberGrants. Your organization can register now or when it applies for support next. Once registered, “FrontDoor”
credentials MUST be used to login.
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If your organization chooses not to register as a FrontDoor organization or if your organization is not a 501(c)3,
you can only create an organization account/profile next time you apply for support. Access can be gained through our application links
and “Standard Login” MUST be used.
ONEOK provides one-time grants and multi-year pledges to support programs, projects and capital campaigns of charitable organizations. ONEOK also has grant programs that specifically support public schools and emergency responder organizations. Requests for support of events, including fundraiser galas, walks/runs or conferences should be submitted under Corporate Sponsorships.
Grants and Pledges
Apply for a grant or pledge. Emergency Responders or Public School Districts should only use the application links under their respective program descriptions below. Links are available when grant applications are being accepted for those specific programs.
- Review the ONEOK Foundation guidelines to confirm eligibility.
- Requests must serve the needs of the communities where ONEOK operates and our employees work and live.
- Requests $5,000 or less can be submitted any time online and are reviewed quarterly. If a requestor has not received a decision notification or a change of status online, the request is being held to be considered for a future quarterly review.
- Requests greater than $5,000 are reviewed at the ONEOK Foundation quarterly board meetings generally held in March, June, September and December. Requests must be submitted four to six weeks in advance of each meeting to be considered.
- Requests should specify a specific program, project or campaign the funds will be used to support. Requests for general operating will not be considered.
- Requests for capital campaigns generally should not exceed 1% of the total campaign goal.
- Requests from religious groups or churches will not be considered, except those that have programs and projects that benefit the broad community.
- No goods or services other than company recognition can be received for a grant or pledge.
Emergency Responder Grants
Our continued commitment to operate in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner is a key focus for our company. In our operating areas, we proactively establish and maintain good working relationships with key community stakeholders, including organizations dedicated to emergency preparedness and response efforts.
The emergency responder grant program supports organizations committed to community safety by providing resources need for their vital services. Grants may be used for fire, safety and medical equipment; personal protective equipment and gear, and communication equipment or systems.
- Review the Emergency Responder Grant guidelines to confirm if the organization and request meets the criteria.
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Applications are accepted during the second/third quarter of the year, at which time the link will be available online.
- Requests are reviewed annually on a competitive basis. Applicants will be notified of the final decisions and approved grants will be paid in the fourth quarter of the year.
Public School Grants
Apply for a public school grant. ONEOK's investments in education focus on opportunities that directly impact the classroom in public school districts where the company operates.
The goal of our public school grants is to enhance the educational experience for K-12 students in public schools to ensure equitable access to resources. Public school grants may be used for classroom-enrichment projects, instructional technology, assistance for disadvantaged students, curriculum-based materials and equipment, and programs that help improve student performance.
- Please Review the Public School Grant guidelines to confirm the organization and request meets the criteria.
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Applications are accepted during the fourth quarter of the current year/first quarter of following year, at which time the link will be available online.
- Requests are reviewed annually on a competitive basis. Applicants will be notified of the final decisions and approved grants will be paid in the second quarter of the year.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
As a company, we recognize and believe that good corporate citizenship is an essential and important responsibility. Corporate sponsorships provide opportunities to support and engage community organizations, while increasing ONEOK brand visibility and awareness. Any benefits associated with the sponsorships are used locally to encourage our employees to get involved and to build relationships with key community stakeholders.
Apply for a corporate sponsorship.
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Review the Corporate Contributions guidelines to confirm eligibility.
- Requests must serve the needs of the communities where ONEOK operates and our employees work and live.
- For event sponsorships, requests should be submitted at least four to six weeks in advance of the event date for consideration.
- Requestors must be a charitable organization or cause and the funds will be used to support its needs not a third-party organization.
- Requests from religious groups or churches will not be considered, except those that have programs and project that benefit the broad community.
- Goods or services can be received for a sponsorship.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
Employee, Director and Retiree Matching Grants
ONEOK encourages and supports giving back to the community. The matching grants program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of employee and director contributions to charitable organizations from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $10,000 per employee or director, per calendar year. Retiree contributions are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match up to $2,500 per calendar year.
Matching Grants Guidelines
Matching Grant Form
United Way
ONEOK organizes an annual campaign across the company to support the United Way. Employee, retiree and director pledges and fundraising event proceeds are matched by ONEOK. ONEOK also provides volunteer support during the annual campaign as well as for various partner agencies throughout the year.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
ONEOK encourages and supports employee volunteer efforts in the community. Volunteering is an important part of ONEOK’s culture and a valuable resource for charitable organizations. We are proud that our employees generously share their time and talents to benefit the community.
Volunteers With Energy
Our company volunteer program, Volunteers With Energy (VWE), was established to provide additional capacity and help meet the needs of charitable organizations. Company-sponsored volunteer projects generally are one-time activities that offer employees, retirees and family members an opportunity to give back to their local community.
Volunteer Request for your charitable cause.
Volunteer Service Grants
Employees and retirees may earn grants for charitable organizations they volunteer for through VWE company-sponsored projects and independent, personal volunteer activities. Once the qualifying thresholds are met, grants up to $500 are awarded annually per employee or retiree.
Volunteer Service Grant guidelines
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
ONEOK provides one-time grants and multi-year pledges to support programs, projects and capital campaigns of charitable organizations. ONEOK also has grant programs that specifically support public schools and emergency responder organizations. Requests for support of events, including fundraiser galas, walks/runs or conferences should be submitted under Corporate Sponsorships.
Grants and Pledges
Apply for a grant or pledge. Emergency Responders or Public School Districts should only use the application links under their respective program descriptions below. Links are available when grant applications are being accepted for those specific programs.
- Review the ONEOK Foundation guidelines to confirm eligibility.
- Requests must serve the needs of the communities where ONEOK operates and our employees work and live.
- Requests $5,000 or less can be submitted any time online and are reviewed quarterly. If a requestor has not received a decision notification or a change of status online, the request is being held to be considered for a future quarterly review.
- Requests greater than $5,000 are reviewed at the ONEOK Foundation quarterly board meetings generally held in March, June, September and December. Requests must be submitted four to six weeks in advance of each meeting to be considered.
- Requests should specify a specific program, project or campaign the funds will be used to support. Requests for general operating will not be considered.
- Requests for capital campaigns generally should not exceed 1% of the total campaign goal.
- Requests from religious groups or churches will not be considered, except those that have programs and projects that benefit the broad community.
- No goods or services other than company recognition can be received for a grant or pledge.
Emergency Responder Grants
Our continued commitment to operate in a safe, reliable and environmentally responsible manner is a key focus for our company. In our operating areas, we proactively establish and maintain good working relationships with key community stakeholders, including organizations dedicated to emergency preparedness and response efforts.
The emergency responder grant program supports organizations committed to community safety by providing resources need for their vital services. Grants may be used for fire, safety and medical equipment; personal protective equipment and gear, and communication equipment or systems.
- Review the Emergency Responder Grant guidelines to confirm if the organization and request meets the criteria.
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Applications are accepted during the second/third quarter of the year, at which time the link will be available online.
- Requests are reviewed annually on a competitive basis. Applicants will be notified of the final decisions and approved grants will be paid in the fourth quarter of the year.
Public School Grants
Apply for a public school grant. ONEOK's investments in education focus on opportunities that directly impact the classroom in public school districts where the company operates.
The goal of our public school grants is to enhance the educational experience for K-12 students in public schools to ensure equitable access to resources. Public school grants may be used for classroom-enrichment projects, instructional technology, assistance for disadvantaged students, curriculum-based materials and equipment, and programs that help improve student performance.
- Please Review the Public School Grant guidelines to confirm the organization and request meets the criteria.
-
Applications are accepted during the fourth quarter of the current year/first quarter of following year, at which time the link will be available online.
- Requests are reviewed annually on a competitive basis. Applicants will be notified of the final decisions and approved grants will be paid in the second quarter of the year.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
As a company, we recognize and believe that good corporate citizenship is an essential and important responsibility. Corporate sponsorships provide opportunities to support and engage community organizations, while increasing ONEOK brand visibility and awareness. Any benefits associated with the sponsorships are used locally to encourage our employees to get involved and to build relationships with key community stakeholders.
Apply for a corporate sponsorship.
-
Review the Corporate Contributions guidelines to confirm eligibility.
- Requests must serve the needs of the communities where ONEOK operates and our employees work and live.
- For event sponsorships, requests should be submitted at least four to six weeks in advance of the event date for consideration.
- Requestors must be a charitable organization or cause and the funds will be used to support its needs not a third-party organization.
- Requests from religious groups or churches will not be considered, except those that have programs and project that benefit the broad community.
- Goods or services can be received for a sponsorship.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
Employee, Director and Retiree Matching Grants
ONEOK encourages and supports giving back to the community. The matching grants program provides a dollar-for-dollar match of employee and director contributions to charitable organizations from a minimum of $25 to a maximum of $10,000 per employee or director, per calendar year. Retiree contributions are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match up to $2,500 per calendar year.
Matching Grants Guidelines
Matching Grant Form
United Way
ONEOK organizes an annual campaign across the company to support the United Way. Employee, retiree and director pledges and fundraising event proceeds are matched by ONEOK. ONEOK also provides volunteer support during the annual campaign as well as for various partner agencies throughout the year.
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
ONEOK encourages and supports employee volunteer efforts in the community. Volunteering is an important part of ONEOK’s culture and a valuable resource for charitable organizations. We are proud that our employees generously share their time and talents to benefit the community.
Volunteers With Energy
Our company volunteer program, Volunteers With Energy (VWE), was established to provide additional capacity and help meet the needs of charitable organizations. Company-sponsored volunteer projects generally are one-time activities that offer employees, retirees and family members an opportunity to give back to their local community.
Volunteer Request for your charitable cause.
Volunteer Service Grants
Employees and retirees may earn grants for charitable organizations they volunteer for through VWE company-sponsored projects and independent, personal volunteer activities. Once the qualifying thresholds are met, grants up to $500 are awarded annually per employee or retiree.
Volunteer Service Grant guidelines
For questions, email communityinvestments@oneok.com.
