The E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation is accepting grant applications to support a wide range of philanthropic causes, primarily focused on improving the lives of Oklahomans and preserving the state's heritage and natural resources. The Foundation emphasizes areas such as the arts, education, medical research, and children's issues. Eligible applicants include qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, with a geographical preference for the greater metropolitan Oklahoma City area. The grant application period opens on November 15, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is January 15, 2025. While the grant size and duration are not specified, the Foundation does not provide grants to individuals.