Submittable
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) software
Corporate volunteering platforms
Awards management software
Admissions and enrollment management software
Scholarship management software
Grant management software
Education software
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What is Submittable
Submittable is a cloud-based platform for collecting, reviewing, and managing applications and submissions for programs such as grants, scholarships, awards, and other funding or selection workflows. It is used by foundations, government agencies, nonprofits, and education organizations to publish opportunities, accept applications, coordinate reviewers, and track decisions and communications. The product centers on configurable forms, workflow stages, reviewer collaboration, and applicant communications in a single system.
Configurable application workflows
Submittable supports configurable forms, eligibility questions, and multi-stage workflows for programs such as grants, scholarships, and awards. Administrators can tailor required fields, attachments, and internal review steps without building custom software. This flexibility fits organizations running multiple programs with different requirements.
Built-in review collaboration
The platform includes tools for assigning reviewers, collecting scores and comments, and managing conflicts or permissions across review panels. It centralizes reviewer activity and reduces reliance on spreadsheets and email threads. This is particularly useful for high-volume cycles where multiple stakeholders participate in evaluation.
Applicant communication and tracking
Submittable provides applicant-facing submission portals and supports status tracking and messaging from within the system. Program teams can keep communications tied to the application record, improving auditability and continuity across staff changes. This helps organizations manage deadlines, follow-ups, and decision notifications more consistently.
Limited CSR-specific capabilities
While it can support CSR grantmaking and related programs, Submittable is not primarily designed as an end-to-end CSR management suite. Organizations needing supplier ESG assessments, broader CSR reporting frameworks, or employee giving and volunteering features may require additional systems. This can increase integration and reporting effort for CSR teams.
Integrations vary by use case
Organizations often need to connect submissions data to finance, CRM, identity, or analytics tools for downstream processing and reporting. Depending on the environment, integration work may require configuration effort, third-party connectors, or custom development. This can be a constraint for teams seeking turnkey connectivity across a complex application ecosystem.
Not a full admissions platform
Submittable can manage applications and reviews, but it is not positioned as a comprehensive admissions and enrollment management system. Institutions that require student information system integration, enrollment deposit workflows, or end-to-end recruitment and enrollment operations may find functional gaps. It may fit best for specific programs (e.g., scholarships or internal awards) rather than institution-wide admissions.
Plan & Pricing
Pricing model (subscription): No public tiered subscription pricing is listed on Submittable's official pricing page; the site directs visitors to "Book a Meeting" / "Talk to Sales" for plan details.
Payment processing (usage-based):
- Per-submission payment collection fee: $0.99 + 5% of the total sum collected (the page states 4% goes toward processing costs). Submissions that include a fee are not counted toward submission limits on the account.
Special/partner plans:
- Submittable offers a CLMP (Community of Literary Magazines & Presses) plan with discounted rates for eligible literary journals; the official CLMP page describes the plan but does not publish public pricing.
Summary: No public subscription tiered pricing is available on the vendor site; official site does document usage-based payment processing fees for forms that collect payments.
Seller details
Submittable Holdings, Inc.
Missoula, Montana, USA
2010
Private
https://www.submittable.com/
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