The Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is announcing the FY26 Built Environment Grant opportunity for construction projects that improve Oklahomans’ access to healthy food and clean drinking water. The funding will support projects at farmers’ markets, food pantries and schools that aim to transform public spaces and enhance the built environment.

“These grants will help create healthier, more accessible spaces for Oklahomans to access fresh, nutritious food,” Julie Bisbee, TSET’s executive director said. “We are looking for innovative projects that can make a meaningful, lasting impact on public health.”

The funding opportunity will offer up $1.5 million in awards for projects that can be completed over two years.

Grant categories

• Farmers’ Markets: Up to $100,000 per year for 24 months to fund improvements such as shade structures, water stations, refrigeration and ADAcompliant pathways.

• Food Pantries: Up to $100,000 per year for 24 months to support projects like walkin coolers, storage space and improved access for people with limited mobility.

• Healthy Schools (PK-12): Up to $200,000 per year for 24 months for projects such as cafeteria renovations, community gardens and water fountains.

Key dates

• Launch of funding opportunity: July 1, 2025

• Board decision and award: January 2026

• Grant start date: April 1, 2026 Eligibility

Eligible applicants include Oklahoma local governments, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, tribal nations, institutions of common and higher education, public schools and state agencies. Projects must be geographically focused, time-limited and supported by multiple partners. Match funding is required for projects impacting populations of more than 10,000 people.

TSET encourages all eligible organizations to apply and help create healthier communities across Oklahoma.

Application process Applications will be available on the TSET website starting July 1. Applicants will be notified of award decisions by late January 2026, with funding available to begin in April 2026.

The Built Environment Grant for nutrition is the first of three different built environment funding opportunities TSET will offer in state fiscal year 2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026).

For questions or more information, visit ok. gov/tset/builtenvironment.