This form is to submit a request for Community Project Funding for projects and activities that have a direct impact on Washington's 10th Congressional District (You can verify your Congressional District here:
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative).
Please read the eligibility criteria and selection guidance carefully before submitting a request. Submission of this information does not create a binding commitment on any party nor a guarantee that any organization or program will be awarded funding from any federal agency. Once submitted, this request may be made publicly available.
Eligibility Criteria - Only the following entities may apply for funding under the Community-Focused Grant Program:
- State, local and tribal governments
- Publicly owned entities (e.g. ports, universities, PUDs, etc.)
- Certain non-profit entities with a quasi-government purpose (e.g. Special Districts)
If you have questions about whether your organization is eligible to apply, please contact our office at (202) 225-9740 for further assistance before submitting a request.
Selection Guidance - Based on guidance from the Appropriations Committee, each Member of Congress may only submit 10 requests for Community Project Funding. As a result, Rep. Strickland is working to convene an advisory panel of local stakeholders to help inform the selection process and will give particular consideration to requests that have strong community support, capture the geographic and demographic makeup of the district, and achieve at least one of following goals:
- Create sustained job growth and/or economic opportunity
- Address imminent threats to public health, safety or the environment
- Promote equity and inclusion for underserved populations
- Fulfill unmet federal obligations, including treaty and trust responsibilities to Native American tribes
All Community Project funding requests should be submitted by March 31.***
You must confirm that you will follow up on this form request by emailing
Strickland.Requests@mail.house.gov with any supplemental letters of support, project information, or any other information as needed.