Listen "Federal Appropriations – They’re Back With a New Name!"
Episode Synopsis
If your organization is looking to meet community needs for the benefit of the public, whether it be infrastructure or programming, you can ask your federal elected officials to legislate that project so Congress will send money to fund it. If this sounds familiar, it is. Years ago, it was called earmarks or federal appropriations, but around 2011 this funding source went away (or did it?). Join our very informative conversation with Tonia Brown-Kinzel, GPC, CGMS, for a history lesson on this funding source, plus a step-by-step process for participating in the new process, which is known as Congressionally Directed Spending.
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SHOW NOTES:
Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
General Guidance on Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Requests – US Senator Committee on Appropriations
Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF)
FY25 Member Request Guidance
Tonia’s FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Tonia Brown-Kinzel
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JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY:
Become a member of the Patreon
SHOW NOTES:
Senators – Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)
General Guidance on Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations Requests – US Senator Committee on Appropriations
Representatives – Community Projects Funding (CPF)
FY25 Member Request Guidance
Tonia’s FY2026 Federal Appropriations Links & Resources
WHERE TO FIND OUR GUEST: Tonia Brown-Kinzel
The Grant Plant
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