We are pleased to inform you that the Office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) is now accepting requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) for the FY2027 Appropriations Cycle. Deadline and eligibility for FY27 CPFs is currently pending additional guidance from the House Appropriations Committee.
To apply for FY27 Community Project Funding, please fill out this form and read the below closely. If you have questions regarding the application process, please reach out to nisha.thanawala@mail.house.gov. After applying, we may reach out if more information is required. If your project is selected by our office, we will contact you to let you know and make you aware of next steps.
In previous years, our office is permitted to select up to 15 Community Projects to be considered for funding by the House Committee on Appropriations. Please note: ONLY governmental entities and non-profits are eligible to apply for Community Project Funding. Requests from for-profit entities will not be considered. Only projects benefitting New York’s 9th Congressional District in Brooklyn will be considered by this office.
Perhaps the most important factor in determining which projects are accepted by the Appropriations Committee is demonstrable community support. Community support can take many forms including (but not limited to) letters of support from elected officials/community leaders, media articles highlighting the need for the project, support from editorial boards, inclusion in State use or community development plans, and/or resolutions passed by city councils or community boards. Please provide links to relevant websites in your application as appropriate.
Once completed, each request will be reviewed by our office in a timely manner. We typically receive a high volume of requests and appreciate your patience. Please be aware that we may reach out to request additional information so please keep an eye on your email. It is important to remember that even if a project is selected among the 15 projects submitted by this office for consideration, that is NOT a guarantee of funding. Funding of eligible Community Projects is contingent on approval by the House Committee on Appropriations AND Congress passing a full year appropriations bill for FY2027.