Applicants must create a free Submittable account to apply. Completed applications must be received by the application deadline identified below. Applications received after the published deadline or determined to be incomplete may not advance to administrative review.
Applications open: August 20, 2026
Application deadline: October 20, 2026
Applicant Information Webinar: September 2, 2026 (check back for a Zoom registration link)
Applicant Responsibilities
It is the Applicant’s responsibility to:
- Carefully review the SWS Grants 2026 Request for Applications (RFA), including all the application package materials before preparing an application.
- Determine if the Applicant and proposed project meet all Eligibility Criteria described in Section 2 of the RFA.
- Determine which Project Category is best suited for the proposed project. Applications are specific to each Project Category. Project Categories are described in detail in Section 1.4 of the RFA.
- Create a free Submittable account and submit all application materials through the appropriate Submittable application form for the correct Project Category.
- Submit Applications in advance of the deadline to allow sufficient time to resolve any technical issues.
Application Package Materials
For a detailed explanation of the application components and submission instructions, see Section 3 of the RFA. Completed application materials must be uploaded using the Submittable application form. NMED and OSE will not accept emailed materials as part of the final application package.
Click here to access the Submittable Application Portal
Links to required application materials:
- Appendix A – Workplan
- Appendix B – Procurement Plan (Form 1A)
- Appendix C – Board Authorization Form
- Appendix D – Budget Workbook
- Appendix E – Construction Project Narrative
- Appendix F – Design Pilot Project Narrative
- Appendix G – Environmental Documentation & Demonstration Project Narrative
- Appendix H – Feasibility Assessment
- Appendix I – Research Project Narrative
Application Information
Questions?
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For technical questions related to Submittable, check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.