Stillwater Strong Relief
On March 14, 2025, approximately 200 properties in Payne County were impacted by wildfires with over 100 homes significantly damaged or destroyed. The Stillwater Strong Relief Fund was established on March 15, 2025, in response to the wildfires.
Thanks to more than 1,500 generous donors, Stillwater Strong Relief has raised $550,000.
A task force has been formed to administer and oversee the equitable distribution of these funds through the Stillwater Community Foundation, aiming to support Payne County residents with long-term unmet needs directly resulting from the wildfires. Disbursement will be based on the amount of donations received, applications submitted, and the types of losses sustained.
Now that FEMA has declared an emergency for the Payne County wildfires, the Stillwater Strong Task Force is collecting information with plans to distribute the funds.
Payne County Wildfire Relief Application
Households directly impacted by the March 14, 2025, Payne County wildfires are encouraged to complete this application for relief funding. Even if you choose to opt out of receiving funds, we still encourage you to submit the application. Doing so helps us better understand the full scope of those affected and ensures we're serving our community as effectively as possible. The option to opt out of receiving funds is located at the end of this page.
If/Once approved, a representative from Stillwater Community Foundation will contact you via email to obtain a W-9 (Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification) and to verify your mailing address. Distribution of funding is expected to be made before the end of this year.
Applications will be accepted July 1, 2025, through August 1, 2025
Definitions
Long-term/Primary Residence — You resided at the affected address on a full-time basis.
Impacted by the wildfires — You lost your primary residence and belongings completely or partially.