Congressionally Directed Funding

After a self-imposed ban in 2011, US Congress resumed receiving requests for federal funding for the FY2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act. By making a “Congressionally Directed Spending” request to your US Senator and/or a “Community Project Funding” to your US Representative, you may be able to earn a one-time federal appropriation for your nonprofit organization! This is an unconventional grant application process, where you advocate to Congress to appropriate funds for your special project which serves the broader community.

However, the appropriations process can feel like an overwhelming and confusing process that can sometimes take a year (or more) to complete with lots of moving parts. Attendees will learn how the federal appropriations process works, who is eligible, what you can apply for, and how much money you can request (we’re talking five to seven digits, baby!), as well as whether or not match requirements will apply to your project. Attendees…