Community Project Funding Requests

The application process for FY26 Community Project funding requests is now open.

Visit the Committee on Appropriations "FY26 Member Requests" page or the links below for additional guidance.

Eligibility

Only non-profit entities and state and local government entities are eligible to submit an application. Projects cannot be designated for private individuals or for-profit entities. Projects must be “shovel-ready” and receive community support.

Public Disclosure

Each Member of Congress is limited to fifteen Community Project Funding requests. In order to ensure that federal dollars are well spent in a transparent and accountable manner, each Member of Congress must publicly disclose the Community Projects they are requesting be funded. Please note that the information submitted in the forms below may be released to the public.

Community Support

Members must provide proof of community support with compelling factors describing ways in which the project will benefit the community. Therefore, all requests must include as much proof of community support as possible. Submissions may include but are not limited to:

Letters of support from elected community leaders;

Press articles highlighting the need for the requested community project funding;

Support from newspaper editorial boards;

Projects listed in state intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents;

Resolutions passed by city councils or boards; and/or

Other compelling evidence of community support.

Submitting a Community Project Application

Below you can find application instructions and guidance for each Appropriations bill accepting Community Project Funding requests. Each organization must submit an application form (found below) and email supporting documentation to zinke.appropriation@mail.house.gov for each to distinct project funding request.

Applications deadline: April 25^th, 2025

FY 2026 Community Project Funding Application Form: You must fill out the form associated with the Appropriations Bill that would fund your project.

FY 2026 Community Project Funding-Eligible Accounts

FY 2026 Community Project Funding Guidelines Overview

Subcommittee Guidance:

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies