Congressionally Directed Spending, Programmatic Appropriations, and National Defense Authorization Act Request Instructions 

U.S. Senators may submit a limited number of qualified projects within their state to the Senate Appropriations Committee for consideration for Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS). They may also submit broader program funding requests, or Programmatic Appropriations. More information on both of those processes is below.

We have extended our CDS application deadline. All applications for CDS requests are now due by 11:59 PM (EDT) on March 18, 2026. 

NOTE: You must create a new Office Application Manager (OAM) account, even if you applied for CDS or Programmatic Appropriations in FY26.

Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) Requests – FY 2027

CDS is when Congress sets aside specific federal funds in a spending bill for particular local projects or entities. This opportunity is available to nonprofit entities and state and local governments.

Please submit your request for CDS by completing the application form linked below. You may save and return to your application at any time before it is completed.

You may submit an application for FY27 CDS here.

The submission deadline for FY27 CDS Requests is 11:59 PM (EDT) on March 18, 2026.

Please note that deadlines are subject to change without notice.

Note: Applicants for funding in the FY26 cycle who wish to be reconsidered for funding should submit a new application for FY27. The new application must include updated and current information.

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 in the appropriate section of the application.

Senator Jon Husted’s Programmatic Appropriations/Report Language Request and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Request Applications for FY 2027 are now closed. Senator Jon Husted’s FY 2027 Congressionally Directed Spending applications remain open through March 18, 2026.

Thank you for your continued interest in these opportunities. Applicants should monitor their inboxes for updates from Senator Husted’s office.

Programmatic funding requestees may contact appropriations@husted.senate.gov with any questions.

NDAA requestees may contact ndaarequests@husted.senate.gov with any questions.