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Creating an Account: To submit a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) request, please create an account using this website. You will be able to save your application and return to it before submitting. If you need assistance, please contact our office.
CDS Requests: The CDS process is an opportunity for Senator Collins to advocate for federal funding for specific projects in Maine that would benefit from a one-time allocation of funds. Eligibility requirements can change from one appropriations cycle to another. This opportunity is available to nonprofit entities and state and local governments. For-profit entities are not eligible for CDS funding.
Deadline: Please submit your completed application no later than 11:59pm on Monday, April 14, 2025.
When submitting a request, please keep the following in mind:
- For-profit entities are not eligible to receive CDS.
- The information you provide may be subject to public disclosure requirements.
- Submission of an application does not guarantee that your request will receive funding.
- This is a highly competitive process, which could take more than a year to complete. Submission of an application serves as a commitment on behalf of the applicant that the entity is able to receive and process funding for the stated purposes and in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
- Each project request must be accompanied by at least three letters of support from people from Maine. You may submit additional letters.
- You are welcome to submit additional materials to support your request.
Note: Applicants for funding in the FY25 cycle who wish to be reconsidered for funding should submit a new application for FY26. The new application must include updated and current information.
Multiple Applications. If your organization intends to request funding for more than one project, please complete and submit a separate application for each request. Please rank the priority order of each proposal on behalf of your organization at the appropriate section in the application.
Questions? Please contact your nearest constituent service center or email appropriations@collins.senate.gov with any questions.
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