# 1921 Awards Program ยท [Tulsa and Oklahoma ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tulsa) Also called: Build in Tulsa 1921 Awards, 1921 Award [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa)'s yearly awards, launched in 2023, for Tulsa [entrepreneurs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) who carry on the legacy of [Greenwood](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/greenwood-district), once known as Black Wall Street. Each award comes with a [grant](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/grant), which 1921 Sankofa's support doubled in 2025. **For example:** A Tulsa coffee shop owner who [mentors](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/mentor) young people is nominated for a 1921 Award and receives a [grant](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/grant) along with the recognition. ## Applying Closed; last deadline was April 3, 2026 11:59 PM CT Native or long-term Tulsans age 18 or older with a for-profit small business operating for at least three years can be nominated, subject to the published exclusions. Award: $1,921 award [Official application page](https://www.buildintulsa.com/program/1921-awards) Checked 2026-11-15. Official site: ## Connects to (3) - [Build in Tulsa](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa): A Tulsa organization that gives entrepreneurs accelerators, pre-accelerators, coaching, free coworking, pitch events and a network. - [Grant](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/grant): Money given for a stated purpose that does not have to be repaid and does not buy any ownership. - [Founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder): A person who starts a company and owns part of it from the beginning. ## Sources - - Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/1921-awards