Paint Oklahoma Beautiful provides free paint and supply stipends for community beautification projects on public-facing structures across Oklahoma. From park benches and building facades to highway bridge murals, the program helps communities create spaces that reflect local identity and last.
2026 Program Dates
- June 1 — Applications open
- July 15 — Application deadline
- August 1–7 — Award announcements
- Mid-August — Paint delivery
- October 31 — Submission deadline for all projects*
*Projects submitted before September 8, 2026 are eligible for an award at the Environmental Excellence Celebration on October 29, 2026.
What You Receive
Awarded projects receive:
- Recycled outdoor latex paint in your choice of available colors - Clay, Green, Brown, or Tan - based on your project's square footage
- A supply stipend to help cover the cost of brushes, rollers, tape, and other materials
- $200 for standard applicants
- $300 for KOB affiliates
Paint quantity is based on the square footage you submit and is not guaranteed to cover every project in full. Plan accordingly and have a backup supply on hand. Additional recycled paint is available for purchase from HIS Paint Manufacturing Company at a special rate through KOB for any projects that are not 100% covered by the grant funds.
Who Can Apply
Paint Oklahoma Beautiful is open to anyone with permission to paint a community structure that is open and accessible to the general public. Good candidates include:
- Park benches, picnic tables, and outdoor furniture
- Historic buildings and Main Street facades
- Community centers, municipal buildings, and fairground structures
- Public restrooms, shelters, and covered areas
- Fences around public spaces like cemeteries or parks
Projects are completed by a mix of volunteers, government employees, community organizations, and contracted painters - whatever works best for your community.
Not sure if your project qualifies? Email us at programs@keepok.org and we'll help you figure it out.
Before You Apply
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Measure Your Surface Area
You'll need the paintable surface area in square feet. Measure the height and width of each wall face or surface to be painted and add them together. Do not subtract for doors or windows.
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Get a Signed Permission Form
You must upload a signed Permission to Paint form from the property owner, even if you own the structure. Download the form using the link below.
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Gather Your Photos
Upload at least one photo showing the current condition of the structure with your application.
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Prepare Your Surface
Recycled latex paint will not adhere to dirty, flaking, or unprepared surfaces - especially metal. Clean and prepare all surfaces before your paint is delivered. Projects that are not properly prepared may not be able to use their awarded paint in time for their report and will risk losing eligibility for future grants.
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About the Paint
The paint provided through Paint Oklahoma Beautiful is recycled outdoor latex paint - collected, tested, and remixed for reuse. It's durable, weather-resistant, and a great fit for most outdoor community structures.
Available colors for 2026:
- Clay
- Green
- Brown
- Tan
Paint is provided based on your project's square footage. Exact quantities vary by project.
About the Stipend
The supply stipend helps cover brushes, rollers, painter's tape, drop cloths, and other materials you'll need to get the job done. Stipends are awarded per project - $200 for standard applicants and $300 for KOB affiliates.
Want to maximize your stipend? Become a KOB affiliate for $200 per year and your first year's dues may be covered by a scholarship.
Recognition at EEC
Every Paint Oklahoma Beautiful award recipient will be recognized at KOB's annual Environmental Excellence Celebration in fall 2026. Top projects will be nominated for a featured sponsor award presented at the event.
Questions?
Contact Megan Malone at programs@keepok.org or (405) 286-9141.
Program Sponsors
Paint Oklahoma Beautiful is made possible through a partnership with HIS Paint Manufacturing Company, the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality, and the Oklahoma Forestry Service.
