Oklahoma Route 66

Apply for the Oklahoma Route 66 Revitalization Grant today. Fund business improvements and preserve historic landmarks to keep the Mother Road thriving. Home / Community Development / Oklahoma Route 66 Oklahoma Route 66 Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program The Project 66 Grant was created to support the revitalization of the Route 66 experience in Oklahoma. We are deeply committed to preserving the cultural heritage of this historic highway and fostering economic growth in the local communities it traverses. With this grant, the Commission aims to assist in undertaking impactful initiatives that will enhance the visitor experience, preserve historical landmarks and contribute to sustainable economic development along Route 66 in Oklahoma. Oklahoma Route 66 Contact Your Route 66 Commission​ Team Who May Apply Municipalities or counties located on Route 66 Nonprofit organizations Government Entity or Agency What is Funded Route 66 projects must support historic preservation or economic development within communities on Route 66. Projects may be used for capital investments and/or a very limited number of promotional purposes. Examples of possible projects could be placemaking, facility enhancement, preservation efforts, new , etc. Applicants may apply for grants in multiple cycles to complete different phases of a project. Funding Request Route 66 projects request must range from $25,000 to $2 million. Selection Process The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission comprised of nine commissioners will review and make the project selections based on the criteria listed below. Commissioners’ evaluations will be based solely on the material provided in the application package. Additional materials not specifically required by the application will not be considered. If a project is not selected to be funded in the first round, applicants may resubmit the project again in the second round. Evaluation and Selection Criteria Consideration will be given to projects that have elements of historic preservation, new construction or projects with the greatest level of audience attraction, community enhancement and potential for sales tax generation. Applicants are required to provide a narrative for all four criteria. Applications will be judged on each of the criteria equally. Project Description. Judging is based on a detailed description of each project submitted along with any visual aids that pertain to the project. Project Impact. This category will be judged on the description of the anticipated impact the project will have on the community, future tourism, and the entirety of Route 66 along with project objectives. Organizational Structure. Judging is based on organizational capacity, other partnering entities and project sustainability and maintenance. Budget. Judging is based on the clarity of the overall budget with any matching component. Grading Rubric 2026 Route 66 Revitalization Grant Application OMES – Supplier/Payee Forms Route 66 Grant Portal "How to" For questions or more information, contact: [email protected] Round 1 Route 66 Grant Recipients Round 2 Route 66 Grant Recipients Round 3 Route 66 Grant Recipients Round 4 Route 66 Grant Recipients Agenda + Minutes 2026 Oklahoma Route 66 regular quarterly meeting dates for 2026 All meeting will be at: Oklahoma Department of Commerce 900 N. Stiles Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73104 10:00 Gallery 1-1 February 19, 2026 Join the February meeting via Zoom April 30, 2026 Join the April meeting via Zoom August 20, 2026 Join the August meeting via Zoom November 19, 2026 Join the November meeting via Zoom 2026 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Agenda 04-30-2026 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Agenda 02-19-2026 2025 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Minutes 12-02-2025 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Agenda 12-02-2025 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Minutes 8-21-2025 Oklahoma Route 66 Commission Agenda 8-21-