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SENATOR JEANNE SHAHEEN - FY2026 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUESTS

One of the most fundamental constitutional duties of Congress is the appropriations process—the annual allocation of funds for federal discretionary programs that support national security, small businesses, transportation, food assistance for low-income seniors, research and development, and much more. As a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Shaheen looks to ensure that the federal government invests in policies and programs that provide assistance to Granite State communities and help our nation move forward.

Only public and non-profit entities may request congressional directed spending items.

***FY2025 CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED SPENDING REQUESTS***

Congress will continue to work toward a resolution to FY2025 spending bills. Senator Shaheen will be a strong advocate for CDS throughout these negotiations.

*If your proposal was included in FY2025 Senate appropriations bills, you DO NOT need to resubmit for the same project in FY2026.*

FY2026 CDS requests may be made for the following bills:

  1. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
  2. Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
  3. Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
  4. Financial Services and General Government 
  5. Homeland Security 
  6. Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
  7. Labor, Health, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
  8. Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
  9. Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

To see an example of an application that was considered favorably by application reviewers in FY2023, please click here.

For more information on the CDS process, please consult the March 5, 2024 webinar 'Submitting Congressional Directed Spending Requests in FY25' hosted by the New Hampshire Municipal Association.

If interested in learning more about the CDS process, please consult the February 15, 2023 webinar 'Submitting Congressional Directed Spending Requests in FY24' hosted by the New Hampshire Municipal Association as well as the February 22, 2023 webinar 'How to Submit Congressional Directed Spending' hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits.

Please click here for updated guidance received from the Senate Appropriations Committee with respect to FY2025 CDS requests.

Though not a requirement, requested funds will ideally exceed $100,000.

Any questions and/or concerns can be directed to appropriations_shaheen@shaheen.senate.gov.