The House Appropriations Committee has announced the return of congressionally directed spending projects, also known as earmarks. Until the implementation of a moratorium in FY12, earmarks in the annual spending bills could be requested by individual Members of Congress. The tool gave members the ability to address needs in their communities, which some argue they are well positioned to do given closer proximity to constituents than federal agency officials. Despite thousands of worthwhile projects, the process gained negative attention because of isolated abuses.

The new process will be limited to non-profit entities and Members of Congress will need to certify that they don't have a financial or other personal interest in the project, among other new requirements. The Senate is likely to follow suit. However no formal decision or guidance has been released. 

FSU will put forward a limited number of projects for consideration in the FY22 appropriations process. Proposals will be limited to areas where there is not a competitive grant opportunity to pursue. For the FY23 cycle, given more time, ideas will be more formally solicited from faculty and staff.

Initial Appropriations Committee Guidance