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Strategic Water Supply Grant Application Form

Seeking project proposals from grant eligible entities. Additional information may be requested following submittal. 

Contact Name(Required)
Address(Required)
Entity Type(Required)
Project Type(Required)
Projects must comply with applicable state, federal, tribal and local governmental standards and permit requirements and other provisions of law, including public notice, public hearing processes and all other associated requirements related to public involvement, to protect existing water rights, conservation of water within the state, public welfare, public health, and the environment.
What is the anticipated project timeline?(Required)

Please tell us how your project addresses one or more of the following project funding criteria:

  • Technical capabilities – technical approach, engineering/design/research expertise 
  • Financial Considerations – assessment of proposed costs, financial reliability, projected life-cycle costs of the project, additional points for leveraging of other funding sources for project 
  • Environmental/Regulatory Considerations – compliance with regulatory requirements 
  • Energy Consumption and Sustainability – at a minimum, NMED and OSE will evaluate how the proposed project will limit greenhouse gas emissions  
  • Project Management and Execution – project management plan, past performance, quality assurance and control, health and safety plan, project timeline, and deliverables 
  • Other Criteria – benefits to the community, enhancing local water supply or relieving pressure on freshwater demand, economic development opportunities, employment opportunities, employment growth and sustainability programs, support for local businesses, and scientific innovation

Review and Scoring Criteria

All grant applications will be reviewed by a committee. The committee is comprised of experts from the following agencies:

  • New Mexico Environment Department (NMED)
  • Office of the State Engineer (OSE)
  • Economic Development Department (EDD)
  • Indian Affairs Department (IAD)
  • Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)
  • New Mexico State University (NMSU)
  • New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (NM Tech)

Applicants will be evaluated based on one or more of the below general criteria, as appropriate: 

  • Technical capabilities – technical approach, engineering/design/research expertise 
  • Financial Considerations – assessment of proposed costs, financial reliability, projected life-cycle costs of the project, additional points for leveraging of other funding sources for project 
  • Environmental/Regulatory Considerations – compliance with regulatory requirements 
  • Energy Consumption and Sustainability – at a minimum, NMED and OSE will evaluate how the proposed project will limit greenhouse gas emissions  
  • Project Management and Execution – project management plan, past performance, quality assurance and control, health and safety plan, project timeline, and deliverables 
  • Other Criteria – benefits to the community, enhancing local water supply or relieving pressure on freshwater demand, economic development opportunities, employment opportunities, employment growth and sustainability programs, support for local businesses, and scientific innovation 

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