Please reference the for detailed information on what is required in the application. Below is an overview:
- Project description – Please reference the for specific requirements.
- Certificate of Compliance – All research facility and education facility applicants will be required to submit a from the political subdivision that has jurisdiction where the facility is located (city or county). Research and/or education facilities located within Oklahoma City may submit the Certificate of Compliance provided by Oklahoma City. Applicants are encouraged to contact their city or county and visit the business information page for more information on this process before submitting their application.
- Non-profit registration – All education facility applicants must supply non-profit registration with the Oklahoma Secretary of State.
- Residency Requirements – Research facility applicants that are privately owned (not a public institution) need to show proof of residency to establish that 75% of the owners are Oklahoma residents. Proof of Oklahoma residency can be established by providing a digital, color copy of one or more of the following documents:
- Oklahoma driver’s license
- Oklahoma identification card
- Oklahoma voter identification card
- Utility bills, excluding cellular telephone and internet bills
- A residential property deed to property in the State of Oklahoma
- A current rental agreement for residential property located in the State of Oklahoma
- Background checks and proof of identification – Background checks and proof of identification are required for either owners, principal officers (e.g., board members), or principal and co-principal investigators, depending on the applicant.
- Contracts and agreements – Applicants who are utilizing public funds or working with public institutions need to supply documentation of contract(s) and agreement(s) that show how public funds and/or public institutions are involved in the research.