Thank you for your interest in applying for Community Project Funding through the office of Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09). Please complete this form by close of business on Wednesday, May 8th for your project to be considered for FY25 funding via the federal appropriations process (deadline subject to change). Please note: we receive hundreds of applications and our office may only select up to 15 Community Projects to be considered for funding by the House Committee on Appropriations. Please note: ONLY NON-PROFITS AND GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES 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. One Major Change from previous year's in terms of eligibility is to the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account with the Dept of Housing and Urban Development. ONLY governmental entities (including public universities/school districts) may apply. Non-profits are no longer eligible to apply for this specific account. This represents a significant change in eligibility as previous years have seen our office fund numerous projects (including food pantry, meal delivery programs, construction/renovation of community centers) through the EDI account. 

Once completed, each request will be reviewed by our office in a timely manner. We historically have received 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 FY2025.

The below questions are designed to assist our office in preparing our submission to the House Committee on Appropriations. Please answer them to the best of your ability.