Warner & Kaine Accepting Congressionally Directed Spending Requests for Fiscal Year 2027

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) announced that they are currently accepting congressionally directed spending (CDS) requests for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27). Since 2021, the senators have secured over $650 million in CDS for projects that upgrade infrastructure, expand affordable housing and health care, boost economic development, and more.

"Over the past several years, we've worked with Virginians to secure significant congressionally directed spending to support local community projects that expand health care access, increase affordable housing, improve infrastructure and transportation, and boost economic growth," said the senators. "What's been most amazing about this process has been visiting these communities after they receive funding to see up close the difference these resources are making. We're excited to announce that our offices' applications have opened for Fiscal Year 2027. We urge Virginia entities interested in applying for funding to visit our websites and learn more about the CDS process and how to apply."

In Fiscal Year 2022, Congress restarted CDS-informally known as earmarks-to allow members of Congress to allocate federal funding for specific local projects in a manner that promotes transparency and accountability. This process is intended for state and local governments, educational institutions, and non-profits to secure a one-time, specified amount of funding for community projects. Warner and Kaine accept applications for funding requests jointly, so eligible entities only need to submit a request to one office. Every request goes through a thorough review process to determine if the project meets the criteria and demonstrates a substantial benefit to the community and Commonwealth.

More information on how to submit a CDS request is available here.