The Committee on Appropriations is soliciting Community Project Funding requests for Fiscal Year 2025. Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to use knowledge of their districts and stakeholder input to make the case for directing taxpayer dollars to specific projects at home. This is a significant tool to address pressing local needs in Member districts and creates a pathway to targeted funding. This is also an excellent opportunity to help direct critical federal resources back to the Fifth District for important local initiatives.
Community Projects are funded on a limited basis with each Member being limited to no more than 15 requests. Projects will be selected by my office based on financial need for the initiative, strength and completion of application, level of improvement the project would contribute to the local community, and community support. While Members of Congress may make up to 15 requests, the Committee is not obligated to accept or fulfill any minimum number of requests per Member. Submitting a request for a Community Project on behalf of your community or organization does not ensure the request will be granted. My office will make every effort to support selected projects and advocate for inclusion in the final appropriations budget.
Under the guidance issued by the Committee, project recipients must be government or nonprofit organizations to be considered eligible. Submissions from for-profit organizations will not be considered. Community engagement and support are crucial in determining which projects should be awarded federal funding. Evidence of community support, that serves as compelling factors in the decision to submit project requests will be required as part of submission. This may include letters of support from municipal leaders, demonstrated support from state agencies or constituent groups, or articles in local papers regarding the importance of the requested project. Additionally, for some accounts there may be matching funding requirements.
Non-profit organizations are no longer eligible for Community Project Funding in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account.
Complete, thorough applications with all supporting documentation must be submitted by my office to the respective subcommittees by 6:00pm on Friday, May 3, 2024. Therefore, your application with all supporting documentation must be received by my office for review no later than 6:00pm on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, to ensure we can communicate the need for additional or clarifying materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Requests may be submitted to our office using the links highlighted below. Additional information or supporting evidence of community support for submissions should be sent by email to: hayescommunityprojectfunding@mail.house.gov. It is recommended that you contact my office with questions about the submission timeline, changes in project eligibility, or any other questions related to the application process before beginning this process. My office can be reached at (860) 223-8412 and questions can be directed to Jennine Lupo or Alex Ginis.
I look forward to working with you to meet the needs of our communities. As more information is made available, we will continue to keep you updated. Please know that, even if your request is unsuccessful, I am committed to working to help advance local community initiatives in any way I can. If you have any follow-up questions, please contact my District Director, Jennine Lupo Jennine.Lupo@mail.house.gov or my Legislative Director, Miranda Ganter Miranda.Ganter@mail.house.gov.
Congresswoman Hayes Community Project Funding Request Links
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Military Construction, Veteran Affairs, and Related Agencies
Homeland Security Appropriations Community Project Funding Request Links
- Federal Emergency Management Agency - Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
- Federal Emergency Management Agency - Emergency Operations Center Grants
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiatives
- Department of Transportation – Airport Improvement Program
- Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects
- Department of Transportation – Transit Infrastructure Projects
- Department of Transportation – Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
- Department of Transportation – Port Infrastructure Development Program