Healthy Incentive Grants: Communities

Healthy communities make it easier for Oklahomans to live healthier lives. TSET Healthy Incentive Grants for Communities help Oklahoma cities and towns create healthier environments through policies, ordinances and projects that support tobacco-free spaces, access to healthy foods and opportunities for physical activity. These investments can help improve the health and quality of life of residents for years to come.

Funding is available for:

• Communities with a population of 4,299 or fewer: Up to $60,000
• Communities with a population of 4,300 or more: Up to $100,000

Funding amounts are based on the community’s population using the most recent U.S. Census data. No matching funds are required.

Communities may apply during either of two FY27 application periods:

• Oct. 20 – Nov. 18, 2026
• March 2 – 31, 2027

Each grant may support one project that addresses community health needs, such as walking trails, playground improvements, parks, bicycle infrastructure, community gardens, farmers’ market venues or other projects that improve access to healthy living opportunities.

Projects must be located on property owned by the applicant, be open and accessible to the public and be completed within one year. Communities that receive an award are eligible for HIG for Communities funding once every three fiscal years.

Eligible applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to available funding and approval by the TSET Board of Directors.

The FY27 Communities Resource Guide is now available. Review eligibility, funding, project requirements and allowable uses of funds to prepare before applications open Oct. 20, 2026.

Applications must be submitted through the TSET Funding Portal. Watch the videos below for step-by-step instructions on creating an account and accessing the portal.

TSET has a public Q&A process to allow equal information about funding opportunities to be shared with applicants. Questions about this funding opportunity must be submitted in writing via the HIG Q&A webform above.

When posing questions, every effort should be made to be concise and include the page number and section references, when possible. It is the applicant’s responsibility to check the TSET website for answers to submitted questions.

For Healthy Incentive Grants, TSET will answer questions continuously throughout the fiscal year. Answers will be posted below.