The Oklahoma Department of Commerce and the Route 66 Commission announced today the award winners for the third round of the Route 66 Revitalization Grant Program. As the country prepares to celebrate the 100-year anniversary of Route 66, Oklahoma will be at the center of the centennial festivities with more than 400 miles of the Mother Road, the longest drivable stretch of the iconic highway.
“An investment in Route 66 is an investment in Oklahoma’s future,” said Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell. “With the centennial celebration right around the corner, these grant projects will enhance the visitor experience and amplify the historic businesses, shops, cultural landmarks, and communities along our stretch of the Mother Road. Oklahoma is the perfect location to host the official Route 66 birthday party, and these enhancements will serve as a warm welcome to visitors from around the globe.”
Twelve innovative projects have been selected in this third round, receiving over $5.5 million in funding to bring new life and energy to Route 66. These projects represent a dynamic mix of revitalization efforts, cultural preservation and infrastructure improvements, ensuring that Oklahoma remains at the forefront of celebrating America’s Main Street.
Round three winners:
- OK Route 66 Centennial Commission/Tulsa Community Foundation (x2)
- Davenport, Oklahoma
- Keep Oklahoma Beautiful
- Canute, Oklahoma
- The Uncommon Ground Sculpture Park, Inc.
- Rivers Edge Arts Society dba Gallery@ 112
- West OK Co-Op
- Claremore Museum of History
- Elk City Chamber of Commerce
- Bristow Historical Society, Inc.
- The Church Studio Music Foundation
The Route 66 Grant was created to support the revitalization of the Route 66 experience in Oklahoma. 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.
The next application window for grant funding opens Friday, August 15. For more information, click here.
