Funding

Oklahoma Medical Sharps Collection Infrastructure Expansion Project

PSI and the Advisory Committee, with DEQ grant support, will provide five $2000 stipends to Oklahoma communities for sharps take-back programs. The Goals of this project are as follows:
a) Increase collection infrastructure and services for safe sharps take-back in communities that need it.
b) Educate the public about the importance of safe sharps take-back and how to manage used sharps.
c) Establish best practices for community sharps collection in Oklahoma.
d) Expand and improve Oklahoma’s community guide to developing safe sharps take-back programs.

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2025 Stipend Recipients

Cleveland County Health Department
Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance (OKHRA)
OSU Community Wellness Programs
Perkins Family Clinic
Stop Harm on Tulsa Streets (SHOTS)
Wichita Mountains Prevention Network

2024 Stipend Recipients

SHRED the Stigma
Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance (OKHRA)
Stop Harm on Tulsa Streets (SHOTS)
Cleveland County Health Department
Oklahoma Alliance for Recovery Resources (OKARR)

2023 Stipend Recipients

OU Norman
SHRED the Stigma
Stop Harm on Tulsa Streets (SHOTS)
Oklahoma Harm Reduction Alliance (OKHRA)
Trust Women

Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality Annual Grant Application

Annual Funding Opportunity: The grant application is open from December 1st through February 28th. This includes opportunities for municipalities, political subdivisions, higher education systems, local and statewide organizations, and non-profit organizations to apply for funding. Types of grants include collection event grants, equipment grants, and professional service grants. Grants typically range between $1,000 and $50,000.

New for FY2025: DEQ Sharps Management Grant

Funding may be used to support better disposal options for used medical sharps, including: purchased materials related to collection (kiosks, totes, containers), pay for disposal services, and event/site preparation (education and outreach, advertising).