{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases/norton-announces-community-project-funding-application-process-2", "Norton Announces Community Project Funding Application Process", "2026-02-25", "2026", "2026-02", "Democrat", "House", "DC", "Eleanor Holmes Norton", "N000147", "norton.house.gov", "norton", "https://norton.house.gov/media/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2014 Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) today announced the process for applying to her office for Community Project Funding, formerly known as earmarks, for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). For a Community Project Funding request to be considered, eligible entities must submit an application 5:00 p.m. on March 6, 2026. Applications must be sent to NortonCommunityProjectFunding@mail.house.gov.\n\nLate or incomplete applications, including applications that do not provide the information required by the relevant subcommittee, will not be considered. The project must be located in the District of Columbia. The subcommittees\u2019 requirements can be found here.\n\nAn application consists of all the information about the entity and project required by the applicable subcommittee, as well as the following:\n\nName of the recipient\n\nAddress of the recipient\n\nAmount of the request\n\nExplanation of the request, including purpose, and a justification for why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds\n\nEvidence of community support\n\nIf on behalf of a non-profit, evidence the entity is a non-profit organization as described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, and evidence non-profit\u2019s work is primarily focused on D.C.\n\nThe Appropriations Committee is only permitting certain programs within specific subcommittees, listed below, that are going to participate in the Community Project Funding process.\n\nHouse Appropriations Committee\n\nFiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding \u2013 Eligible Accounts\n\nAgriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies\n\nDepartment of Agriculture \u2013 Farm Production and Conservation Programs\n\nNatural Resources Conservation Service (Conservation Operations)\n\nDepartment of Agriculture \u2013 Research, Education, and Economics\n\nAgricultural Research Service (Buildings and Facilities)\n\nDepartment of Agriculture \u2013 Rural Development\n\nRural Housing Service (Community Facilities)\n\nRural Utilities Service (Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants)\n\nRural Utilities Service (Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants)\n\nCommerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies\n\nDepartment of Commerce\n\nNIST \u2013 Scientific and Technical Research\n\nNOAA \u2013 Coastal Zone Management\n\nDepartment of Justice\n\nCOPS Technology and Equipment\n\nByrne Justice Assistance Grants (Byrne)\n\nNational Aeronautics and Space Administration\n\nSafety, Security, and Mission Services\n\nEnergy and Water Development\n\nArmy Corps of Engineers (Civil Works)\n\nInvestigations\n\nConstruction\n\nMississippi River and Tributaries\n\nOperation and Maintenance\n\nDepartment of the Interior/Bureau of Reclamation\n\nWater and Related Resources\n\nHomeland Security\n\nFederal Emergency Management Agency\n\nFederal Assistance \u2013 Emergency Ops. 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