With President Trump’s signing of the final appropriations package on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, McGuireWoods Consulting federal team members have successfully secured over $20 million in congressionally directed spending. This funding spans across 16 projects in the final fiscal year (FY) 2026 appropriations package, delivering meaningful federal investment for clients ranging from cities, counties and higher education institutions. The funded projects reflect months of coordinated advocacy, strategic engagement with appropriators and member offices, as well as close collaboration across teams. Each earmark advances clearly defined local priorities while aligning with broader federal objectives emphasized by Congress this cycle. Examples of Funded Projects Include:

Education

• $2.5 million for a center for building and construction trades education at a major higher education system in Virginia.

State Government Relations

• $1.2 million for a creek flood mitigation project in a city in Virginia.
• $1 million for a biotechnology accelerator for a city in Virginia.

Health Care

• $2 million for a senior center modernization and upgrade at countywide senior center facilities in a Georgia county.

Transportation

• $2 million for a mobility hub at a transportation regional commission in North Carolina.

These outcomes underscore the firm’s ability to guide clients through a highly competitive appropriations process, from early project development and positioning to sustained engagement with congressional offices and committee staff. As agencies begin budget implementation and funding is released, teams will continue working with clients to support next steps, including compliance, execution and future funding opportunities. This round of wins reinforces McGuireWoods Consulting’s commitment to delivering measurable results and advancing projects that make a tangible difference on the ground. The success in FY26 builds upon years of previously awarded federal grants and CDS awards for multiple clients. McGuireWoods Consulting stays up to date with state and federal legislation across the country. For more information on the federal budget landscape, please contact either of the authors below.