ProStart RESTART 2026 Program

Presented by the Oklahoma Restaurant Association in partnership with the One Ten Legacy Fund

The Oklahoma Restaurant Association, in partnership with the One Ten Legacy Fund, is proud to support Oklahoma’s ProStart high schools and technology centers through the ProStart RESTART 2026 initiative!

This program is designed to strengthen our future hospitality workforce — and it all starts in the classroom. Through this partnership, funds have been set aside to help enhance ProStart programs across the state by providing much-needed support and resources.

What is ProStart RESTART?

ProStart RESTART provides Oklahoma ProStart educators the opportunity to apply for funding to support a variety of classroom needs within their ProStart programs.

The application process is simple and fully online. Approved applications will be funded on a first-come, first-served basis until all funds have been distributed — so don’t delay! Fund distribution will begin in January 2026.

Take advantage of this opportunity to strengthen your school’s ProStart program and inspire the next generation of hospitality professionals.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for funding:

•  You must be a current Oklahoma ProStart school and registered with the NRAEF.
•  Funds must be used by December 15, 2026.
•  Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2026, provided funds are still available.
•  Funds must be used exclusively to support your ProStart culinary or restaurant management program (not for other classes or projects).
•  The application must be completed online by the registered ProStart Instructor (Instructor 1 or 2).
•  All submissions will be reviewed and approved by the Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation.