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TSET Built Environment Grants

These grants fund a variety of projects, including the development of comprehensive plans for community parks and trail systems, improvements to community fitness centers and downtowns, and ADA-compliant sidewalks and playgrounds. These infrastructure projects should promote physical activity and nutrition.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva used the funds to build pickleball, tennis and basketball courts. Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva used the funds to build pickleball, tennis and basketball courts.

These grants are available to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, public entities, tribal nations and educational institutions for projects directly related to one of TSET's Constitutional areas of focus, which may include the following areas:

  • Tobacco prevention or cessation for high-risk groups
  • Programs designed to maintain or improve the health of Oklahomans
  • Programs to enhance the provision of health care services to Oklahomans, with particular emphasis on such programs for children
  • Programs designed to enhance the health and well-being of senior adults

Request for Application (RFA) Timeline for FY26*

*Exact dates subject to change.

Date Milestone

July 1, 2025

RFA Opens

Aug. 26, 2025

RFA Closes

January 2026

Board Decision & Award

April 1, 2026

Grant Start Date

FY26 Documents

The TSET Board of Directors has approved two Built Environment Initiative funding opportunities for FY26. While applications will open July 1, these parameter summaries provide key details to help potential applicants prepare.

Each document outlines project types, eligibility, funding ranges, timelines and evaluation criteria. Review the summaries now to start planning your application.

Watch Below: Getting Started with TSET Grant Applications

Watch Below: Funding Portal New User Signup Guide Tutorial

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

To be eligible for TSET grants, organizations must meet the following criteria:

  • Must not receive funds or benefit from the sale of tobacco products.
  • Be one of the following types of entities:
    • Colleges and Universities
    • Public entities (e.g., public school districts/sites, state, county, or local government agencies).
    • Tribal nations.
    • Non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations.
  • Have a physical office located within the State of Oklahoma.
  • Have the ability to provide services or programs to Oklahomans.
  • If involving multiple partners, the organization must act as the primary contractor and fiscal agent, handling all contract, management, and financial responsibilities.
  • Be in good standing with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
  • Be willing to adopt a tobacco-free policy that applies to all properties owned and leased by the organization.
  • Be willing to adopt a worksite wellness policy.

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Questions?

For specific questions regarding TSET Built Environment Grants, please fill out this FORM. To ensure fairness in the Q&A process, we will collect all questions of this type and post them below according to the RFA answer posting dates.

Last Modified on Jun 11, 2025
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