FY 2026 Grant Cycle

eCIVIS GRANT APPLICATION SOLICITATION and GRANT APPLICATION SUBMITTAL PORTAL LINK
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FY 2026 Grant Application Process Schedule*

GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS	TIMELINE
Grant Application Manual Available	No later than May 23, 2025 (on-going)
Application Workshop - Workshop Presentation Webinar Link: https://azwater.webex.com/azwater/j.php?MTID=m24989c585e1c6304ec947d328a68bd00 Webinar Number (Access Code): 2531 065 3328 Webinar Password: nAPr9inAY82 Join by Phone: 1-415-655-0001 US Toll (Access Code is same as above)	June 11, 2025 (1:30 PM - 2:30 PM)
Pre-application Consultations (depending on staff availability)	May – August 2025
eCivis Online Grant Application Submittal Portal Available	No later than June 13, 2025 (on-going)
Final Date and Time to Submit Applications	August 15, 2025 at 11:59 PM
45-Day Public Comment Period for Applications	September 2 – October 17, 2025
Staff Review Comments to Applicants / Commission	No later than October 24, 2025
Applicant Presentations to the Commission (OPTIONAL)	November 5, 2025
Clarifying Questions to Applicants and Applicants’ Responses in Writing	November 6 – 18, 2025
Commission Grant Selections	November 19, 2025
Applicants Notified of Funding Status	December 2025
Staff Begins Writing Grant Award Contracts	December 2025 / January 2026

*The Commission reserves the right to adjust this schedule if necessary.