Angie Buckingham Melton, J.D.
Angie Buckingham Melton serves as a Vice President in the non-profit and public agencies practice. Angie is a seasoned federal affairs expert with over 20 years of experience spanning Capitol Hill, federal appropriations, and strategic lobbying, bringing deep insight into how federal policy and funding decisions are made and influenced.
What are Federal Earmarks?
Earmarks are a way for Members of Congress to direct federal funding to projects or organizations in their congressional district or state.
This process helps federal lawmakers ensure their local priorities receive funding. Examples include infrastructure improvements, workforce development projects, purchases of healthcare equipment, construction projects at universities, and much more.
Earmarks are formally called different things in the House and Senate:
- House: Community Project Funding
- Senate: Congressionally Directed Spending
Federal lawmakers typically consider earmark requests for the next fiscal year between January and March.
Ready to explore earmark opportunities for your organization?
Contact our team today to learn how we can help you secure federal funding through Congressionally Directed Spending and Community Project Funding. Let’s work together to advance your mission and create lasting impact. Contact us for a free 30-minute consultation!