The Offices of Arizona Senators Kelly and Gallego are hosting a specialized webinar to help Arizona stakeholders navigate the FY2027 Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) process. This session focuses specifically on project requirements for: 

• Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 

• Economic Development Initiatives 

• Small Business Support 

This is a deep-dive into the "granular" requirements needed to ensure your funding request is high-quality and competitive before the March 20th deadline. 

Who should attend? 

• Local Government & Tribal Leaders: Representatives from cities, towns, and counties looking to fund infrastructure or economic growth. 

• Community Organizations: Schools, health clinics, and public sector entities. 

• Collaborative Partnerships: Any entity planning to submit a joint request for Arizona-specific projects. 

Important Note for Nonprofits 

If you are a nonprofit organization seeking FY27 federal funding, this is the primary session you should attend. Please be aware of the following federal requirements: 

• Partnership Required: Nonprofits must partner with a public sector entity (such as a local government) to serve as the official project sponsor. 

• Limited Scope: Nonprofits are only eligible to apply for funding through the HUD Economic Development Initiatives account. * Recommendation: Senatorial staff highly recommend joining this specific March 13th webinar to understand how these partnerships must be structured to be successful. 

How to Participate: 

• Register: Webinar Registration - Zoom 

• Can't make it? Register anyway to receive a copy of the slide deck and the session recording. 

• Deadline: All formal requests must be submitted by March 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM MST via kelly.senate.gov/fy27 or gallego.senate.gov/fy27.