Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) Application

Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) Application
Applications will be accepted ONLINE ONLY at the Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program Website from 8 am, March 30 through 5 pm, April 10, 2026.

IMPORTANT: Projects cannot begin until after you receive an award e-mail from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce in April or May but must begin and 10% spent by the company no later than September 30th.

Before starting your online application, read important program information and rules at OIEP Rules, Procedures, and Agreement. An authorized company representative must read, initial and sign and upload at the bottom of this page before submitting this application.

For application questions, please email Jon Chiappe jon.chiappe@okcommerce.gov or Lesli Crofford at lesli.crofford@okcommerce.gov .
YesNo
Only for-profit companies as specifically defined in the Oklahoma Innovation Program Rules and Procedures are eligible to apply. This application cannot be completed.
YesNo
Only new projects qualify for the Oklahoma Investment Expansion Program. No money can be spent towards a new project prior to receiving an award letter from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. This application cannot be completed. This application cannot be completed.
Company Name:*
Company FEI Number:*
Company NAICS:*
Parent Company (if any):
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What is the name of the third party used for remitting withholding taxes?
What is the FEI Number under which the withholding taxes are remitted?
Most Current Annual Year Sales:*
Enter the amount, round to whole dollars
Company Physical Address (no PO Boxes)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Company Contact
Company Contact:*

First NameLast Name
Company Contact Title:*
Company Contact Email:*
example@example.com
Office Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Mobile Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Project Information

Awards are based on qualifying projects. Not all applications will receive awards.
Award amounts will depend on market potential, the amount of the company's investment, and the economic impact of the new production capabilities in Oklahoma’s economy.

There is not a requirement of an amount that the company invests toward the project. However, the greater the percentage of its own funds in the project, the greater the benefit to the state will be. This will be considered in the review.
YesNo
Project Physical Address (if different than company address above)
Street Address in Oklahoma (No PO Boxes)
City in Oklahoma
Zip Code in Oklahoma
What is the total budget for the project?*
Enter the amount, round to whole dollars
How much of the budget can the company contribute (you must cover at least 50% of the project)?*
Enter the amount, round to whole dollars. OIEP will fund NO MORE THAN 50% of the costs. The greater the amount funded by the applicant the higher the score for the project.
Total Amount Requested (Calculated)
Provide a narrative description of the project.*
Please provide as much detail as possible.
How many people are currently employed at the company in Oklahoma?*
Enter whole numbers
For the average wage, enter whole dollars for the annual salary. The wage entered cannot include any benefits but should include overtime or bonuses. Do not enter wages in hourly format.

The total company yearly payroll will be calculated from the number of jobs and the average annual wage.
What is the average annual wage of current jobs in Oklahoma?*
Enter the amount, round to whole dollars
Total current yearly Oklahoma payroll for the Company (Calculated)
YesNo
Less than one monthOne to three monthsThree to six monthsSix to twelve months
How many jobs will be created by the project?
Enter whole numbers
What will be the average annual wage of new jobs?
Enter the amount, round to whole dollars
YesNo
***Note: Qualifying health plans are defined as health insurance for all full-time employees, offered within 180 days of employment for which the employee pays no more than 50% of the cost of premiums for coverage of basic hospital care, physician care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, prenatal care, and prescription drug coverage.
Less than one monthOne to three monthsThree to six months
Increased salesDecreased costsNot applicable
Please describe how project will increase current sales.*
Approximately how much will this increase sales?
Round to estimated whole dollar amount
Please describe how project will decrease current costs.*
By how much will this decrease costs?
Round to estimated whole dollar amount
Supply chain efficiencyDiversificationNew marketExpanded capabilitiesNot applicable
How would an award lead to supply chain efficiency, diversification (industry), new market (geography) or expanded capabilities?
Please provide specific details about how this would benefit your company.
YesNoOther (please explain below)
If answer above is "Yes" or "Other", explain your answer here:
Upload - Rules and Agreement (must be initialed and signed)

Please read then initial at the bottom of pages 1-3, then sign and date on page 4. You can also upload other project documents if needed.
Upload a completed, signed copy of the Rules/Agreement for Potential Participation.*

Browse Files
PDF or Word documents only. Cancelof
If you haven't downloaded, initialed and signed the Rules/ Agreement already, go to OIEP Rules, Procedures and Agreement.
Certification and Legal Authority
Acceptance of Program Participation Rules as agreed to in my attached agreement.

I affirm that I understand that to be considered for participation in the program:
- To qualify, no money can be spent toward the new project before receiving an award letter from the Oklahoma Department of Commerce.
- That the company applying is in good standing with the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
- That receipt of an award letter does not guarantee acceptance into the program, and that acceptance into the program only occurs when a funding agreement for the new project is executed with the Oklahoma Developmental Finance Authority.
- That if accepted for participation into the program, you may be terminated from the program without notice if you do not spend at least 10% of the estimated project costs by September 30th after executing the Funding Agreement.
I affirm
Terms and Conditions

I, the undersigned, hereby certify that this application is (a) complete; (b) contains no misrepresentation and is accurate and correct in all facts; (c) may be relied upon as a true representation of the nature of the project. I further certify that all subsequent documentation shall also be accurate, correct, and void of misrepresentation. This document has been duly authorized by duly authorized representatives of the applicant.

The company, guarantors, and others required to submit proprietary information and financial disclosures are, by the act of applying for assistance, authorizing the distribution of the information to such persons as may be required for the review, approval, and administration of the expenditure. They are also authorizing reference and background investigations, and inquiries into their credit.
I agree
Authorized Company Representative*

First NameLast Name
Authorized Company Representative Title*
An authorized representative is an officer, director or owner of the company.
Authorized Company Representative Email*
example@example.com
Authorized Company Representative Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
I affirm
Signature of Authorized Company Representative*

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Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP) Application

Company Contact

Project Information

Upload - Rules and Agreement (must be initialed and signed)

Certification and Legal Authority

Acceptance of Program Participation Rules as agreed to in my attached agreement.

Terms and Conditions