Appropriations Requests

One of my top priorities as your Congressman is to ensure the federal government invests in policies and programs that help the communities of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District grow and thrive. To help meet the needs of communities across the United States, the Appropriations Committee accepts Programmatic, Language, and Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members of Congress. We welcome your input in identifying federally funded programs important to the people of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District. I am committed to creating a fair and equitable process that will benefit the people of Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

The House Appropriations Committee has released its official guidance for FY 2027 Programmatic and Language Requests and general guidance for Community Project Funding, Similar to years past, our best guess is that the specific CPF instructions will likely be similar to FY2026 guidelines, which are available on the House Appropriations Committee website.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR ALL APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 AT 11:59 PM ET.

Please submit your FY27 Programmatic Requests HERE.

Please submit your FY27 Language Requests HERE.

Please submit your FY27 Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests HERE.

When submitting CPF Requests, please ensure your entity is eligible for the account for which you are applying.

Thank you for your patience during this process controlled by the Appropriations Committee. Your dedication to the community’s needs is essential to elevating the quality of life and opportunity for everyone to prosper in Maryland’s 4th Congressional District.

If you have any additional questions about Programmatic and Language Requests, please contact our DC Office at (202) 225-8699

If you have any additional questions about Community Project Funding, please contact our District Office at (240) 906-6262.

Appropriations Bills: Programmatic & Language Requests

Each year, Congress enacts appropriations bills that provide the federal government with the funding it needs to operate. These bills fund numerous activities, including government operations, medical research, national defense, infrastructure, and education.

Programmatic requests include funding for specific federal programs that are important to you or your organization. Language requests include specific policy directives to federal agencies.

You or your organization may submit programmatic or language requests before the annual deadline. If you have questions about the appropriations process or an existing application, please contact our offices at (202) 225-8699 or (240) 906-6262.

FY2027 Guidance can be found on the House Appropriations Website.

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRAMMATIC AND LANGUAGE REQUESTS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 AT 11:59 PM ET.

Please Submit FY 2027 Report Language Requests here.

Please Submit FY 2027 Programmatic Requests here.

Community Project Funding (CPF) Requests

THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS FOR COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS IS SUNDAY, MARCH 8, 2026 AT 11:59 PM ET.

Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative that allows Members of Congress to allocate federal funds to projects in their district. CPFs can only be requested by state governments, local and tribal governments, publicly owned entities (e.g. ports, universities, PUDs, etc.), and eligible non-profits. For-profit entities are not eligible to receive CPF assistance.

The FY2027 deadlines and general guidance are listed on the House Appropriations Website. The list of eligible accounts is available HERE.

The House Appropriations Committee's guidance for FY2026 Community Project Funding can be found on their website HERE. When submitting your applications, please ensure your entity is eligible for the account for which you are applying.

Thank you for your patience during this process. Your dedication to the community’s needs is essential to elevating the quality of life and opportunity for everyone to prosper in Maryland’s 4th District.

If you have any additional questions, please contact our District Office at (240) 906-6262

Click here to access the FY 2027 CPF Application.

Here are some helpful tips for submitting your CPF application:

Begin the application early and submit the form well before the deadline.
Expect delays when collecting letters of support, press articles, and government documents.
Use the appropriations committee guidance to determine which Congressional subcommittee will oversee your request.
Ensure that state and local government stakeholders have matching funds available for projects that require it. Funds do not have to be in hand, but a plan must be in place.
If you have multiple CPF requests, please submit each one separately.
The appropriations process can take several months. Bills approved by the House Appropriations Committees must be passed in both the House and Senate and signed into law by the President by September 30, 2026. This deadline may be extended in the event of a Continuing Resolution. Your patience during this lengthy process is greatly appreciated.