Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
Thank you for your interest in the Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process and your commitment to improving our communities. Check back for future application periods.
Congressionally Directed Spending allows Members of Congress to request funds in the annual federal budget to be allocated for specific projects in their states and is an opportunity for eligible entities to obtain a one-time allocation of funds for projects.
Please note that the Senate Appropriations Committee has set the following conditions on CDS items:
A specific list of the accounts for CDS requests and their eligibility requirements from FY26 is available HERE.
While funding projects through CDS is an option, organizations are also strongly encouraged to consider pursuing and applying for federal grants. Information on federal grants that are administered through the various government agencies is available through the Grants.gov Program Management Office. The website address for federal grant programs is https://www.grants.gov.
Thank you for your commitment to the CDS process. We appreciate your efforts in providing valuable projects for consideration. If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at appropriations@welch.senate.gov.
Congressional Directed Spending Disclosure (FY27)
| Smokey House Center |
Funding to support the development of a local community center. |
Danby | $798,000 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Hardwick |
Funding to support the construction of a new Rescue Squad facility in Hardwick. |
Hardwick | $1,300,000 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| Sage Mountain Botanical Sanctuary |
Funding to support the pre-construction requirements for a childcare center in Orange. |
Orange | $120,000 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation |
Funding to construct a childcare facility in Randolph. |
Randolph | $350,000 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| Vermont Agency of Natural Resource — Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Funding to provide technical assistance to reduce black bear wildlife conflicts. |
Statewide | $464,000 | Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies |
| University of Vermont and State Agricultural College |
Funding for the purchase of equipment. |
Burlington | $2,000,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| Chittenden County Sheriff’s Office |
Funding for the purchase of equipment. |
Chittenden County | $335,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| State of Vermont, Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Funding for Vermont’s Warden Service to purchase vehicles. |
Statewide | $240,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| Hack Club |
Funding to provide technological education training and resources for high school students. |
Statewide | $1,000,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| State of Vermont, Department of Fish and Wildlife |
With the requested funding, the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Service will upgrade communications systems. |
Statewide | $480,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| Vermont Office of Attorney General |
Funding for the purchase of equipment, including a vehicle and technological resources. |
Statewide | $848,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| Winooski Police Department |
Funding for the purchase of equipment. |
Winooski | $388,000 | Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies |
| Vermont Historical Society |
Funding to improve access to non-government collections related to Vermont history and culture. |
Statewide | $226,000 |
Financial Services and General Governance |
| Vermont Housing & Conservation Board |
Funding to provide technical assistance to small businesses in Vermont’s farm, food, and forestry industries. |
Statewide | $750,000 | Financial Services and General Governance |
| Vermont Maple Sugar Makers’ Association |
Funding to provide technical assistance for small businesses in Vermont that support Vermont’s maple syrup industry. |
Statewide | $605,000 | Financial Services and General Governance |
| Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund |
Funding to provide technical assistance to small businesses in Vermont to accelerate regional food, energy, and forestry business development. |
Statewide | $750,000 | Financial Services and General Governance |
| Town of Brighton |
Funding will be used to upgrade drinking water source and treatment facilities in Brighton, VT. |
Brighton | $9,600,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| City of Burlington |
Funding will be used to reconstruct the sewer collection system in Burlington, VT. |
Burlington | $2,791,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Danville |
Funding will be used to upgrade the wastewater system in Danville, VT. |
Danville | $1,796,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Village of Poultney |
Funding will be used to upgrade the wastewater treatment facility in Poultney, VT. |
Poultney | $1,200,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of South Hero |
Funding will be used to construct a community wastewater system in South Hero, VT. |
South Hero | $1,000,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| State of Vermont, gency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation |
Funding will support a state-administered program to address financial and technical obstacles to improving water infrastructure systems for homeowners and manufactured housing residents. |
Statewide | $5,000,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| State of Vermont, Department of Fish and Wildlife |
Funding will support maintenance, rehabilitation, and preservation of fish aquaculture stations and hatcheries. |
Statewide | $500,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| State of Vermont, Agency of Digital Services |
Funding will be used to map water resources in Vermont and New England. |
Statewide | $1,800,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Colchester |
Funding will be used to upgrade the municipal wastewater system in Colchester, VT. |
Town of Colchester | $8,700,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Londonderry |
Funding wil be used for sewer main extensions and wastewater system upgrades in Londonderry, VT. |
Town of Londonderry | $1,000,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Shelburne |
Funding will be used to upgrade the wastewater treatment facility in Shelburne, VT. |
Town of Shelburne | $5,230,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Waitsfield |
Funding will support the development of municipal wastewater infrastructure in Waitsfield, VT. |
Waitsfield | $3,500,000 | Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies |
| Town of Tunbridge |
Funding to support flood mitigation efforts in Tunbridge, VT. |
Orange County | $817,000 | Homeland Security |
| City of Montpelier |
Funding to support the removal of Bailey Dam in Montpelier, VT. |
Washington County | $1,450,000 | Homeland Security |
| City of Montpelier |
Funding to mitigate flooding in Montpelier, VT. |
Washington County | $2,175,000 | Homeland Security |
| Town of Wolcott |
Funding to support the design and engineering of road repairs in Wolcott, VT. |
Wolcott | $1,530,000 | Homeland Security |
*NOTE: Submitted projects are organized by Appropiations Subcomittee of jurisdiction and ordered alphabetically.
Financial Certification Letters (FY27)
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Energy and Water Development
Financial Services and General Government
Homeland Security
Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies