Eligible Accounts
FY25 Eligible Accounts
Please note: In a change from FY24, the only eligible recipients for Community Project Funding in the Economic Development Initiatives account are the following types of governmental entities and public institutions of higher education:
• States and the District of Columbia
• Territories
• Tribal governments
• Counties
• Cities, towns, parishes, or other local government entities
• Public colleges and universities, including community colleges
*The deadline to submit FY25 forms will be TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024 at 11:59PM.*
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies
Rural Housing Service - Community Facility Grants
Grants to purchase, construct, or improve essential community facilities, to purchase equipment, and pay other related project expenses. Essential community facilities include, but are not limited to, healthcare facilities, public facilities, public safety measures, educational services, or other community support services.
Rural Utilities Service, ReConnect Grants
ReConnect broadband pilot grants facilitate broadband deployment in rural areas. Grants funds can be used for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service to rural areas without sufficient broadband access.
Rural Utilities Service, Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants
The Distance Learning and Telemedicine program (DLT) helps rural residents better utilize the enormous potential of modern telecommunications and the internet for education and healthcare, two critical components of economic and community development.
Agricultural Research Service, Buildings and Facilities
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) owns and operates laboratories and facilities across the United States. Many of these laboratories/facilities are decades old, have outlived their functional lifespan, and are badly in need of major repairs, renovation, or replacement. Facility requests must be for ARS-owned 6 facilities or for facilities that will enhance ongoing ARS work. Requests can assist in the acquisition of land, construction, repair, improvement, extension, alteration, and purchase of fixed equipment or facilities as necessary to carry out the agricultural research programs of the Department of Agriculture.
Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Operations
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) supports private landowners, conservation districts, and other organizations to conserve, maintain, and improve the Nation’s natural resources. Conservation Operations has four major program components: Conservation Technical Assistance, Soil Survey, Snow Survey and Water Supply Forecasting, and Plant Materials Centers. Examples of specific objectives include reduce soil erosion, improve soil health, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters.
Rural Utilities Service (Rural Water and Waste Disposal Grants)
The Water and Waste Disposal Grant Program may be used to finance the acquisition, construction or improvement of drinking water sourcing, treatment, storage and disposal; sewer collection, transmission, treatment and disposal; solid waste collection, disposal and closure; and storm water collection, transmission, and closure.
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Department of Commerce; National Institute of Standards and Technology; Scientific and Technical Research and Services
Funding must be for activities consistent with and supportive of NIST’s mission and within its authorities, such as STEM education activities, scientific research, or other activities that support American manufacturing and industry.
Department of Commerce; National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Coastal Zone Management projects support the protection, restoration, and responsible development of our nation’s diverse coastal communities and resources. Funding must be for activities consistent with, and supportive of, NOAA’s mission and aligned with one or more of the purposes described in the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § 1451 et seq.).
Department of Justice; Byrne Justice Assistance Grants (JAG)
Office of Justice Programs, Byrne JAG Grants assist state, local, and tribal law enforcement efforts to prevent crime, improve the criminal justice system, provide victims’ services, and other related activities
Department of Justice; Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Technology and Equipment
Funding will be provided for COPS Technology and Equipment (COPS Tech) community project grants for State, local, and tribal law enforcement to develop and acquire effective technologies and interoperable communications that assist in investigating, responding to, and preventing crime, provided that such equipment meets the applicable requirements of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Office of Law Enforcement Standards (OLES).
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Safety, Security and Mission Services
Community project funding under the NASA Safety, Security, and Mission Services (NASA-SSMS) account must be for activities consistent with and supportive of the work of NASA’s mission directorates and within the agency’s authorities, such as STEM education activities and scientific research. Funding for building construction or renovation projects will not be considered for community project funding.
Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
Corps of Engineers (Investigations, Constructions, Mississippi River and Tributaries, Operation and Maintenance)
Only previously authorized projects will be considered for funding. All requests for the Corps of Engineers accounts listed above should reflect a funding amount that can be realistically utilized in FY23. This is referred to as the project’s “capability” for FY23. All projects will be sent to the relevant agency for technical assistance, including regarding project capability.
Bureau of Reclamation (Water and Related Resources)
Only previously authorized projects will be considered for funding. All requests for the Bureau of Reclamation accounts listed above should reflect a funding amount that can be realistically utilized in FY23. This is referred to as the project’s “capability” for FY23. All projects will be sent to the relevant agency for technical assistance, including regarding project capability.
Homeland Security
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grants
Only projects that meet the requirements detailed in the most recent Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program will be considered for funding, including the cost-share requirement and environmental and historic preservation requirements, as applicable.
Emergency Operations Center Grants
Only projects that meet the requirements detailed in the most Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Emergency Operations Center Grant Program, including the cost-share requirement and environmental and historic preservation requirements, as applicable, will be considered for funding.
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
These grants fund local wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects. This includes construction of and modifications to municipal sewage treatment plants and drinking water treatment plants. Similar to past practice, the Committee will be limiting STAG infrastructure grants only to projects that are publicly-owned or owned by a non-profit entity and that are otherwise eligible for the funding from that state’s Clean Water or Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRF) loan programs.
Privately-owned projects are NOT eligible for infrastructure grants, even if they are otherwise eligible for assistance under a SRF program.
There is a minimum 20% cost share requirement for any portion of a project funded through a STAG infrastructure grant.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Planning and Design
Planning and design funding can be requested for specific projects when they are not yet at 35 percent design and therefore ineligible for construction funding. The types of projects under this heading include improving facility resilience, study, planning, design, and architect and engineer services for the following accounts: Army, Navy and Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, Defense-Wide Agencies, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy Reserve, and Air Force Reserve.
Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Department of Transportation
Community project funding may be used for highway and bridge construction and repair; transit capital projects; bicycle, pedestrian and recreational trails; and construction of ferry boats and terminals, among other projects. This is one of the most flexible accounts. All projects must be formally supported by the state or local government that would administer the project.
Department of Transportation, Transit Infrastructure Projects
Highway Infrastructure Projects are capital projects eligible under title 23 of the United States Code. Eligible projects are described under Section 133(b) of title 23, United States Code, as amended by title III of division A of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Tribal and territorial capital projects authorized under Chapter 2 of title 23, United States Code, are also eligible.
Department of Transportation, Highway Infrastructure Projects
Transit Infrastructure Projects are public transportation capital projects eligible under chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code. Eligible capital projects are described under Section 5302(4) of title 49, United States Code, and Section 5339(b)(1) and (c)(1)(B) of title 49, United States Code.
Department of Transportation, Airport Improvement Program
Community project funding may be used for enhancing airport safety, capacity, and security, and mitigating environmental concerns. Airports should be on the current National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Funding may be used only for facilities and equipment.
Department of Transportation, Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
Rail infrastructure projects are capital projects eligible under the CRISI program authorized in section 22907 of title 49, United States Code. CRISI provides grants to assist in financing the cost of improving passenger and freight rail transportation systems.
Department of Transportation, Port Infrastructure Development Program
Port Infrastructure Development Program projects are projects eligible under Section 54301 of title 46, United States Code, as amended by title XXXV of division C of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Development Fund - Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
CPF from this account may be used for economic and community development activities, including land or site acquisition, demolition or rehabilitation of housing or facilities, construction and capital improvements of public facilities (including water and sewer facilities), and public services. This is one of the most flexible accounts; funds may also include planning and other activities consistent with the underlying authorization for the Community Development Block Grant program within HUD.