21st Century Quality Jobs Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to 10% of new payroll for up to 10 years
Confirm with agencyRebateHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training
The catch: High wage floor (typically 300% of the county average) and 50% out-of-state sales where required.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Businesses creating at least 10 jobs at an annual average wage of the lesser of $112,100 or 300% of the county average wage.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the 21st Century Quality Jobs application and worksheet to Commerce; Commerce offers a free cost-benefit analysis (800-588-5959).
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to 10% of new payroll for up to 10 years
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
Business Expansion Incentive Program (BEIP)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Payments are quarterly after investment, not up front.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Existing Oklahoma companies that typically meet or exceed $2 million in capital investment and $2 million in total annual existing payroll.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit Commerce's online BEIP application with the signed agreement for participation; call the Oklahoma Team (800-588-5959) before expanding.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Submit via
- url: https://forms.okcommerce.gov/242105181593856;
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
CDBG Capital Improvement Planning (CIP)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyGrantNo matchHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Applications go through the local Council of Government, which sets the local deadline; funds not applied for by the second deadline move to another set-aside.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual CDBG program year; 2026 applications were due July 10, 2026, with a second deadline of September 4, 2026 for remaining funds
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Incorporated towns, cities and counties outside the CDBG Entitlement Program that are CDBG CIP eligible; one CIP application per program year, coordinated with the local Council of Government.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): coordinate with your Council of Government, which submits the CIP application to Commerce by the program-year deadline.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- Federal
- Match
- Not Required
- Contact
- name: Kellon Dixon, Director of CDBG Program Planning; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-215-5626;
CDBG Economic Development Infrastructure Financing (EDIF)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $1,000,000 (the minimum needed to make the project feasible)
OpenGrantMatch 100%Housing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: At least one permanent job per $35,000 requested, at least 51% of jobs for low- and moderate-income persons, average wage of all new jobs at least 100% of the average county wage, and financial leverage documented at submission; activity delivery cost is capped at $15,000.
Next deadline: Rolling · Year-round; the funding year begins each April 1 and the guidelines are updated then; an incomplete application is returned three months into the next program year
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Incorporated towns, cities and counties that are not in the HUD CDBG Entitlement Program (Edmond, Enid, Lawton, Midwest City, Moore, Norman, Oklahoma City, Shawnee, Tulsa and the Tulsa County Urban County members are excluded); the applicant should have jurisdiction over, and own, the improvements.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): submit the application and attachments online; there are no specific deadlines and projects are funded in order of complete submission.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Up to $1,000,000 (the minimum needed to make the project feasible)
- Funding source
- Federal
- Match
- 100%
- Contact
- name: Karen Adair; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-764-5164;
CDBG Rural Economic Action Plan (REAP)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
2026: $136,363.63 CDBG allowance per Sub-State Planning District, matched by $136,363.63 of State REAP funds
Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Applicants must check their district's deadline, which falls before the state deadline; activity delivery cost capped at 8% of CDBG REAP funds.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual CDBG program year; for 2026 the districts had to submit to Commerce by February 27, 2026 and set their own earlier local deadlines
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Incorporated towns, cities and counties outside the CDBG Entitlement Program that are eligible for State-appropriated REAP funding as identified by their Sub-State Planning District (62 O.S. 2006 et al.); one CDBG application per program year among the competitive set-asides.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): complete the application online and send it to your Sub-State Planning District by the district's own deadline; the district then submits its recommended applications to Commerce.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- 2026: $136,363.63 CDBG allowance per Sub-State Planning District, matched by $136,363.63 of State REAP funds
- Funding source
- Federal and State
- Contact
- name: Kellon Dixon, Director of CDBG Program Planning; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-215-5626;
- Statutory authority
- 62 O.S. 2006 et al. (State REAP eligibility)
CDBG Small Cities
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
2026: $1,370,000 total, split evenly among the participating communities
Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Only the designated group of communities is eligible in a given year; allocations are recalculated among participants if a community declines.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual; for 2026 the Letter of Intent was due February 16, 2026 and the application June 19, 2026
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- The 18 designated Small Cities communities (for 2026: Ada, Altus, Ardmore, Bethany, Chickasha, Durant, Mustang, Ponca City and Tahlequah were the eligible group); participation requires a Letter of Intent.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): file a Letter of Intent, then submit the application by the due date.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- 2026: $1,370,000 total, split evenly among the participating communities
- Funding source
- Federal
- Contact
- name: Kellon Dixon, Director of CDBG Program Planning; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-215-5626;
CDBG Water + Wastewater Engineering
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $600,000
Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEnvironment & Water
The catch: Engineering and Release of Funds must be done within one year or the contract may be deobligated, and any CDBG funds spent must then be repaid before the community can apply again; activity delivery cost capped at 8%.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual CDBG program year; 2026 applications were due May 1, 2026
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Incorporated towns, cities and counties outside the CDBG Entitlement Program; one CDBG application per program year among the competitive set-asides, and an applicant with an open CDBG grant cannot apply.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): complete the online application and upload the required attachments by the program-year deadline; no paper applications.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Up to $600,000
- Funding source
- Federal
- Contact
- name: Kellon Dixon, Director of CDBG Program Planning; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-215-5626;
CDBG Water/Wastewater Construction
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $600,000
Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEnvironment & Water
The catch: No engineering costs reimbursed; activity delivery cost capped at 8% of the award; projects must benefit low- and moderate-income persons, and leveraged funding must be in place at application.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Annual CDBG program year; 2026 applications were due May 1, 2026
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Incorporated towns, cities and counties outside the CDBG Entitlement Program that document, before the application deadline, that final plans and specifications were submitted to or a construction permit was issued by the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (or that no permit is required). One CDBG application per program year among the competitive set-asides; an applicant with an open CDBG grant cannot apply.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): complete the online application and upload the required attachments by the program-year deadline; no paper applications.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Up to $600,000
- Funding source
- Federal
- Contact
- name: Kellon Dixon, Director of CDBG Program Planning; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-215-5626;
Filmed in Oklahoma Act Rebate Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
20% base cash rebate, up to 30% with uplifts
ExpectedRebateLibraries and ArtsHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Benchmarks before principal photography (proof of funding, insurance), the eligibility application due at least 45 days before photography, a final application within 90 days of wrap, CPA review, and withholding at the highest rate on payments to loan-out companies.
Next deadline: Expected: December 2026 · Six review series a year for projects under $7.5 million, with deadlines June 15, August 15, October 15, December 15, February 15 and April 15
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Productions that meet the program requirements and benchmarks in the Administrative Rules and film at least one day of principal photography in Oklahoma (or, for the stand-alone post-production rebate, filmed principal photography outside Oklahoma).
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the eligibility application on the Oklahoma Film + Music Office site by the series deadline; projects under $7.5 million are reviewed in six series a year, and projects of $7.5 million or more may be reviewed on an ongoing basis.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- 20% base cash rebate, up to 30% with uplifts
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement(s)
- Submit via
- url: https://www.okfilmmusic.org/fy27-film-eligibility;
- Contact
- name: Amanda Roberts, Incentive Specialist, Oklahoma Film + Music Office; tel: 405-761-4449;
- Statutory authority
- Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021, 68 O.S. 3631 et seq.
Grid Resiliency Grant
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $2,083,815 (general type) or up to $750,000 (small utility company)
Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 100%EnergyDisaster Prevention & Relief
The catch: Substantial cost match required; awards are competitive and favor public utilities, electric cooperatives and rural service areas.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Competitive rounds as federal allocations allow; no funding opportunity had been released at the page's last update
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Electric grid operators, electricity storage operators, electricity generators, transmission owners or operators, distribution providers and fuel suppliers, in two classes: a general type and a small utility company (a public utility with 20,000 customers or fewer).
- How to apply
- Direct application: Commerce said it would open a Pre Concept Proposal Form process in early 2026; watch the State Energy Office page for the competitive round.
- Applicant types
- Business, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
- Award size
- Up to $2,083,815 (general type) or up to $750,000 (small utility company)
- Funding source
- Federal
- Match
- 100%
- Contact
- name: State Energy Office; email: [email protected];
Lighting Retrofit Program (SEPL)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyGrantEnergy
The catch: Round not yet open; terms will be set in the RFA.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Program-year Request for Application; the 2026 RFA has not been released
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Not yet published for the 2026 round; the State Energy Office describes its grants and loans as helping local governments and nonprofits improve the energy efficiency of buildings and facilities.
- How to apply
- Direct application: watch for the Program Year 2026 Request for Application on the State Energy Office page or join its Energy Programs Alerts mailing list.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency, Nonprofit
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Contact
- name: State Energy Office; email: [email protected];
Oklahoma Certified Main Street Incentive Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $150,000 (Fully Designated), $100,000 (Select) or $50,000 (Network)
ExpectedGrantMatch 50%Housing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: 10% of project funds must be spent before award funds are released, the community must document its match, and the application asks participating local business owners to report their employer payroll tax totals.
Next deadline: Expected: September 2027 · Annual; applications accepted September 1 to September 30 each year (2026 round closed September 30, 2026)
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Certified Oklahoma Main Street programs at the Fully Designated, Select or Network level that officially joined the program by January of the application year; districts outside the Main Street Program cannot apply.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the application to Commerce between September 1 and September 30 with the Agreement for Potential Participation and participating-organization form; Commerce and the Oklahoma Development Finance Authority select projects.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency, Nonprofit
- Award size
- Up to $150,000 (Fully Designated), $100,000 (Select) or $50,000 (Network)
- Funding source
- State
- Match
- 50%
- Contact
- name: Karla Jackson, Grants Coordinator, Oklahoma Main Street Center; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-815-5177;
Oklahoma Disaster Mitigation and Recovery Matching Fund Program (ODMRMF)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
OpenGrantDisaster Prevention & Relief
The catch: Must leverage a federal mitigation or recovery grant; funds cannot pay salaries, benefits or real or personal property acquisition.
Next deadline: Rolling · Rolling: first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- The 11 Substate Planning Districts / Councils of Government: ACOG, ASCOG, COEDD, EODD, GGEDA, INCOG, KEDDO, NODA, OEDA, SODA and SWODA.
- How to apply
- Through the Oklahoma Grant Exchange (OGX): the program page directs eligible applicants to OGX (the July 2025 application guidance refers to OKGrants); submit the application summary, budget, audit, W-9, verification of federal leverage and a project description.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Contact
- name: Marshall Vogts, Director, Community Development; email: [email protected];
Oklahoma Enterprise Zone Incentive Leverage Act
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: State funds only match local tax revenue already dedicated to the project.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Local units of government dedicating local tax revenue to a qualifying enterprise zone or nearby tourism destination project.
- How to apply
- Direct application: contact Commerce's Research & Economic Analysis Services team (800-588-5959) for a project review; Commerce may negotiate promotion and state-benefit terms.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Contact
- name: Jon Chiappe; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-815-5210;
Oklahoma Historic and Scenic Byway Incentive Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentTransportation
The catch: Participating businesses cannot be in another incentive that precludes this one; design approval is required before funds flow.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Cities, towns or counties containing an eligible highway or byway (with participating for-profit businesses with combined payroll of at least $2,000,000 a year), or for-profit businesses with statewide payroll of at least $5,000,000 a year that benefit from byway travelers.
- How to apply
- Direct application: plan the project, then apply to Commerce; if the project shows a positive benefit to the state it goes to the ODFA Board, and the design needs local or Route 66 Commission approval before funds are released.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency, Business
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
Oklahoma Industrial Facilities Development Act
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $150,000 per community per fiscal year
Confirm with agencyGrantMatch 25%Housing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Construction or renovation must be finished within six months of payment or the grant must be repaid.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted since November 1, 2024; awards limited to $150,000 per community per fiscal year
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Cities, towns or counties under 7,000 people (2020 Census) that have recruited a manufacturer employing at least 10 people in the past five years, or that employ (or are aided by a chamber employee) at least one full-time person whose primary duty is business recruitment; the facility must be community- or public-trust-owned and no larger than 100,000 square feet.
- How to apply
- Direct application: complete Commerce's online Oklahoma Industrial Facilities Act application; applications have been accepted since November 1, 2024.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Up to $150,000 per community per fiscal year
- Match
- 25%
- Submit via
- url: https://form.jotform.com/240156167221145;
- Contact
- name: Jon Chiappe; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-815-5210;
- Statutory authority
- 62 O.S. 2101 et seq.
Oklahoma Innovation Expansion Program (OIEP)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $150,000; minimum award $25,000
OpenRebateHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: No money up front: 10% of project costs must be spent within 90 days of the ODFA funding agreement, quarterly reports are required, and no spending before the award letter; vehicles and wheeled equipment do not qualify.
Next deadline: Apr 9, 2027 · Annual round; next round March 29 to April 9, 2027
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- For-profit businesses with an Oklahoma project of at least $50,000 in capital expenditure, at least $625,000 in annual payroll at the facility, an innovative, supply-chain or new-market project, and no participation in Quality Jobs programs or Investment Tax Credits.
- How to apply
- Direct application: apply online only during the round (opens 8 a.m. Central, March 29, 2027; closes 5 p.m. Central, April 9, 2027) with the initialed and signed program rules and agreement.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to $150,000; minimum award $25,000
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
- Statutory authority
- Oklahoma Economic Development Pooled Finance Act, 62 O.S. 891.10
Oklahoma Main Street Program (Network Level designation)
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Technical assistance and training; no cash award stated
OpenIn-kindNo matchHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Up to a two-year Network commitment; Select and Fully Designated levels require a paid director, working committees and local support.
Next deadline: Jan 8, 2027 · Annual; applications accepted once a year (workshop in September, Letter of Intent in November, application in January)
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Oklahoma communities interested in revitalizing their historic commercial district; all applicants enter at the Network level.
- How to apply
- Direct application: attend the application workshop, submit a Letter of Intent by November 13, 2026, then the full Network Program Application by January 8, 2027.
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Technical assistance and training; no cash award stated
- Match
- Not Required
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Main Street Center; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-815-5177;
Oklahoma Research and Development Rebate Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
5% of qualified Oklahoma research expenditures, plus 2% for establishments partnered with an Oklahoma institution of higher education, subject to appropriation
OpenRebateScience, Technology, and Research & Development
The catch: No money has been appropriated: no awards went to 2025 applicants, and 2026 claims will be paid in order received only if the legislature funds the program.
Next deadline: Dec 31, 2026 · Annual application window; 2026 program year accepted November 2 to December 31, 2026
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Establishments with research expenses that meet the FASB definition of research and development, incurred in Oklahoma, and in good standing with the Oklahoma Tax Commission, Secretary of State and other state agencies.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit Commerce's online application with a signed, notarized attestation between 8 a.m. November 2 and 11:59 p.m. December 31, 2026 (2026 program year).
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- 5% of qualified Oklahoma research expenditures, plus 2% for establishments partnered with an Oklahoma institution of higher education, subject to appropriation
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Submit via
- url: https://forms.okcommerce.gov/252256835702862;
- Statutory authority
- SB 324 (2025), amended by SB 1530 (2026)
Oklahoma State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Fund
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to $28,500 per business per funding period (international show $8,800; domestic show $5,600; up to three awards)
Confirm with agencyGrantHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Reimbursement of a percentage of pre-approved costs only, booth and pass costs capped at two people per show, and quarterly reports on leads and sales through the grant cycle.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Federal STEP funding period; STEP 13 activities run July 1, 2026 to September 29, 2027, with event-specific deadlines
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- For-profit, export-ready small businesses (SBA size standards) based in Oklahoma for at least one year, with products of at least 51% U.S. content, in good standing with Oklahoma agencies, and able to bear packing, shipping and brokerage costs.
- How to apply
- Direct application: complete the required SBA, OMES and SAM forms, register as a payee in the Oklahoma Supplier Portal, then apply online; each event has its own application deadline.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to $28,500 per business per funding period (international show $8,800; domestic show $5,600; up to three awards)
- Funding source
- Federal
- Disbursement
- Reimbursement(s)
- Submit via
- url: https://form.jotform.com/202934282139153;
- Contact
- name: Mark Wells; email: [email protected];
Oklahoma Tourism Development Act
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to the lesser of 25% of approved development costs or the revenue-neutral amount, over up to 10 years ($30 million annual cap for all projects)
Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Paid on actual performance, not projections; the developer pays for the consultant report.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Open application window set by Commerce
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Developers and qualifying entities operating a tourism attraction project that draws at least 25% of its visitors from out of state.
- How to apply
- Direct application: during the open application window, submit the application to Commerce with a business plan, marketing plan and development costs; after preliminary approval the developer pays for a consultant report.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to the lesser of 25% of approved development costs or the revenue-neutral amount, over up to 10 years ($30 million annual cap for all projects)
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
P3 Pooled Finance Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyOtherHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: For-profit entities in a P3 project cannot also take Investment Tax Credits, Quality Jobs or Pooled Finance incentives.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- A city, town, county, combination of them, or a public trust whose beneficiary is a city, town or county; the infrastructure must be owned by the local government and benefit one or more for-profit businesses.
- How to apply
- Direct application: the local government submits Commerce's online P3 application with a timeline, anticipated budget and the for-profit entities involved; Commerce offers a no-cost preliminary analysis (800-588-5959).
- Applicant types
- Public Agency
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Submit via
- url: https://forms.okcommerce.gov/253524070630852;
- Contact
- name: Jon Chiappe; email: [email protected]; tel: 405-815-5210;
Quality Jobs Incentive Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to 5% of new payroll quarterly for up to 10 years
Confirm with agencyRebateHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training
The catch: Performance-based: paid only on actual new payroll; apply before hiring the claimed employees.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Companies that reach an average wage threshold and $2.5 million in new annual payroll within three years and offer basic health insurance; some must also attain 75% out-of-state sales.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the Quality Jobs application and worksheet to Commerce, signed by a company officer, before hiring the employees whose payroll will be claimed; Commerce offers a free cost-benefit analysis (800-588-5959).
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to 5% of new payroll quarterly for up to 10 years
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act (ROA-25) Investment Rebate
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyRebateHousing, Community and Economic Development
The catch: Cannot also take Quality Jobs payments for the same project; claims exceeding the revolving fund are disapproved.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Applications accepted while the program is in effect (until July 1, 2045), within the funds anticipated in the ROA-25 Beneficiary Revolving Fund
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Manufacturing establishments (NAICS 31-33) qualified for the Quality Jobs Program that submit a capital expenditure plan of at least $2 billion and a plan for at least 700 new direct jobs (1,000 each year after year one).
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit Commerce's online ROA-25 application with the capital expenditure and job creation plans.
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Submit via
- url: https://forms.okcommerce.gov/252375979562877;
- Statutory authority
- Reindustrialize Oklahoma Act of 2025 (HB 2781)
Small Employer Quality Jobs Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Up to 5% of new taxable payroll quarterly for up to 7 years
Confirm with agencyRebateHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentEmployment, Labor & Training
The catch: Out-of-state sales thresholds (35%, then 60%) and the 110% wage floor must be met to keep receiving payments.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Employers with 500 or fewer employees whose qualifying jobs pay at least 110% of the county average wage (100% in designated counties) and that reach 35% out-of-state sales in the first two years and 60% thereafter.
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the Small Employer Quality Jobs application and worksheet to Commerce; Commerce offers a free cost-benefit analysis (800-588-5959).
- Applicant types
- Business
- Award size
- Up to 5% of new taxable payroll quarterly for up to 7 years
- Funding source
- State
- Disbursement
- Other
- Contact
- name: Oklahoma Team; tel: 800-588-5959;
Strategic Industrial Development Enhancement (SIDE) Act Tax Credits
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page ($12,000,000 annual credit cap; 2026 allocations ranged from $2,000,000 to $6,000,000)
Confirm with agencyTax creditHousing, Community and Economic DevelopmentTransportation
The catch: Statutory annual cap; no more 2026 open periods expected.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Quarterly open periods; all $12,000,000 of 2026 credits were allocated and Commerce will resume quarterly reviews in 2027
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Eligible entities with qualifying economic development or initial infrastructure projects in SIDE Act qualifying areas, as set out in the SIDE Act Rules; the 2026 participants each applied with a sponsor (a railroad or a regional development association).
- How to apply
- Direct application: submit the online form posted on the first day of an open period, with the signed Agreement for Potential Participation; a sample application is posted for preparation.
- Applicant types
- Business, Public Agency, Other Legal Entity
- Award size
- Varies — check official page ($12,000,000 annual credit cap; 2026 allocations ranged from $2,000,000 to $6,000,000)
- Funding source
- State
Weatherization Assistance Program
Oklahoma Department of Commerce
Varies — check official page
Confirm with agencyIn-kindNo matchEnergyDisadvantaged Communities
The catch: Service depends on a provider covering your county; several counties are currently unserved.
Next deadline: Varies — check official page · Varies — check official page
Eligibility, how to apply, match, contact
- Eligibility
- Low-income Oklahoma households, renters or owners, at or below 200% of the poverty level; priority goes to people 60 and older, people with disabilities, families with children, and high energy burden or high energy use households. The page says Canadian, Cleveland, Lincoln, Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties are currently unserved.
- How to apply
- Direct application: apply online through the Oklahoma Weatherization Assistance Program application, or contact the local Community Action Agency (405-949-1495).
- Applicant types
- Individual
- Award size
- Varies — check official page
- Funding source
- Federal
- Match
- Not Required
- Submit via
- url: https://ok.mywaplink.org;
- Contact
- name: Linda Goode; email: [email protected];
