Okla. Stat. tit. 53, § 53-1.18

The Oklahoma Historical Society shall dispense funds for

historical purposes only as defined by paragraph 6 of Section 6 of

this act. The Oklahoma Historical Society may enter into contracts

with other state agencies or nonprofit corporations holding a valid

exemption from taxation issued pursuant to Section 501(a) of the

Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and listed as an exempt

organization in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of

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1986, of the United States, as amended, or with individuals or

associations pursuant to statutory requirements.

Funds shall not be applied, donated or used directly or

indirectly for the use, benefit or support of any sect, church,

denomination or system of religion, or for the use, benefit or

support of any priest, preacher, minister, or other religious

teacher or dignitary, or sectarian institution as such. The

Oklahoma Historical Society shall provide opportunity to

organizations to submit written applications to be received and

acted upon by the Oklahoma Historical Society. At the conclusion of

the contract, each state agency, nonprofit corporation, individual

or association shall provide the Oklahoma Historical Society with

proof of fulfillment of the contract in proper order and must be

affirmed on the proper form, provided by the Oklahoma Historical

Society, by the managing officers of the state agency, nonprofit

group, association or individual making the contract.