FY25 Community Project Funding Briefing

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March 2024

Keep in Mind:

• The House Appropriations Committee has not yet announced whether it will accept Community Project Funding Requests for FY25.
• If there is a process, it’s possible that there will be changes to what types of projects are eligible.
• This presentation is meant to be a general guide to help you prepare for the potential opportunity to request funding for your project.
• Deadlines for application could be as soon as this March.

What is Community Project Funding (CPF)?

• Funding for a local government or non-profit organization for a specific community project. For-profits are not eligible.
• Generally, ranges from $100,000 to $2,000,000.
• Projects should be shovel-ready.
• Requests can’t include multi-year funding; however, some accounts allow the period of availability for spending to last longer than one year.
• Generally, funding must be for one-time expenses.
• Complementary to the Senate CDS process.

Examples of Past CPFs:

• $959,752 for Pueblo of Tesuque for Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Interior/STAG/Clean Water Revolving Fund

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• $562,500 for El Valle Community Center in Villanueva
• Department of Agriculture - Community Facilities Grants

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• $1,000,000 for Town of Taos’ Filemon Sanchez Park Revitalization
• HUD Economic Development Initiative Account

How do I submit a CPF Request?

1. Identify what your needs are!
2. Review the CPF guide to see if your needs fit into any of the programs listed.
• Note: in some cases you may have multiple choices.
3. Review and complete the application for the corresponding program.
4. Submit the application via soon to be available Microsoft Forms and email supporting documents to NM03requests@mail.house.gov.

Which account or program should I use?

• Consider:
• Match requirements
• Eligibility requirements (e.g. rural areas, credit elsewhere test)
• Review the relevant agency’s website to make sure the program is right for you. Our CPF guide is mean to be a starting point.
• Contact Rep. Leger Fernandez’s staff for help with questions.

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*Remember: the eligible programs are subject to change.

What does the application require?

• Recipient contact information
• Project description
• Budget describing how funding will be used
• Explanation of why the project is a good use of taxpayer funds
• Additional questions specific to the account that the project is eligible under (e.g. USDA Water and Waste Grants).
• Collect letters of support from the community, newspaper or other articles, resolutions of support (i.e. documents that show the community supports the project).

Example A: Town needs approximately $1 million to update its wastewater treatment system that is very old and at risk of failing. �

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Page 5 of CPF Guide under Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies.

Example A: Town needs approximately $1 million to update its wastewater treatment system that is very old and at risk of failing. �

Application/Microsoft Form for Agricultural, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies

Example B: Town needs approximately $1 million to update its wastewater treatment system that is very old and at risk of failing. �

Page 9-10 of CPF Guide under Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Example B: Town needs approximately $1 million to update its wastewater treatment system that is very old and at risk of failing. �

Microsoft Form for Interior and Environment

What projects will be selected?

• 15 projects may be submitted to the House Appropriations Committee.
• Over the last 3 years, we’ve received 100-150+ requests each year.
• Ensure that projects meet all the eligibility requirements.
• Community support letters/articles/resolutions are very important.
• Shovel-ready projects.
• Ensure diversity among the type of applicants and geography of the district.

What happens if our project is picked?

• House Appropriations Committee decides, which projects to move forward.
• House and Senate must pass the funding bill and then President must sign it into law.
• After bill becomes law, agency will work with you to verify that you are eligible for the funding and have completed all relevant requirements (e.g. environmental reviews) and will then disburse the money.
• Please note that all projects that receive funding may be subject to a future audit by the GAO.

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Email NM03Requests@mail.house.gov or call 202-225-6190.

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