Appropriations and Community Project Funding Requests
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Appropriations Requests
General Language and Programmatic Requests
Language and programmatic requests are requests for overall funding levels or program language and do not name specific entities which will receive funding. The deadline to apply language and programmatic requests through our office was March 6th, 2026.
The window to submit language and programmatic requests is now closed for FY27.
Community Project Funding Requests
Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative that started in fiscal year 2022 (FY22) to allow Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. Members may submit up to 20 CPF requests, along with the standard programmatic and language-based requests, for the FY27 cycle. The deadline to apply for Community Project Funding for FY27 through our office was March 6th, 2026.
Submissions for Fiscal Year 27 will be listed here as they are made public:
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Threat Assessment Center Radio Infrastructure and Intelligence Project
Recipient: County of Stanislaus
Address: 1010 10th Street, Suite 6800 Modesto, CA 95354
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: This project will complete the development of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Threat Assessment Center (STAC) into a fully operational Real-Time Crime Center by upgrading radio infrastructure, improving signal reliability, and implementing DOJ-required encrypted communication.
Project Description: This project will complete the development of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Threat Assessment Center (STAC) into a fully operational Real-Time Crime Center by upgrading radio infrastructure, improving signal reliability, and implementing DOJ-required encrypted communication.
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Merced County Family Justice Center
Recipient: County of Merced, CA
Address: 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: This project would establish a Family Justice Center in Merced Count to support families in crisis and reduce community violence.
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Project Name: City of Livingston Fire Engine Acquisition Project
Recipient: City of Livingston
Address: 1416 C St, Livingston, CA, 95334
Amount Requested: $1,236,985.58
Project Description: This project will fund the acquisition of Spartan Gladiator MFD Type 1 Pumper to serve as the fire department's first-out engine.
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Bear Creek Ranch Water Replenishment and Habitat Restoration Project
Recipient: Reclamation District 2092
Address: 3559 Shiloh Road, Modesto, CA, 95358
Amount Requested: $7,965,000
Project Description: The Bear Creek Ranch Water Replenishment and Habitat Restoration Project will benefit groundwater supplies, enhance local flood protection, improve public health, and contribute habitat to an essential wildlife corridor in western Merced County by converting over 1,070 acres of former cropland into native grasslands, multi-purpose wetlands, and forested habitats.
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Merced Veterans Memorial Building Repairs and Improvements
Recipient: County of Merced, CA
Address: 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $1,100,000
Project Description: This project will make needed repairs and improvements at the Merced Veterans Memorial Building, including but not limited to, roof and gutter replacement, floor refinishing, updates to the kitchen, and repair of damaged ceiling tiles.
Project Description: This project will make needed repairs and improvements at the Merced Veterans Memorial Building, including but not limited to, roof and gutter replacement, floor refinishing, updates to the kitchen, and repair of damaged ceiling tiles.
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Project Name: UC Merced Experimental Smart Farm, Phase 1
Recipient: University of California, Merced
Address: 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Address: 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA 95343
Amount Requested: $3,600,000
Project Description: University of California, Merced (UC Merced) requests $3.6 million to initiate Phase One of the Experimental Smart Farm (ESF). The funding represents an investment in sustainable, equitable, and technologically advanced farming practices that will benefit the agricultural sector but also the wider community and economy, and a diverse student population in the San Joaquin Valley.
Project Description: University of California, Merced (UC Merced) requests $3.6 million to initiate Phase One of the Experimental Smart Farm (ESF). The funding represents an investment in sustainable, equitable, and technologically advanced farming practices that will benefit the agricultural sector but also the wider community and economy, and a diverse student population in the San Joaquin Valley.
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development.
Project Name: Highway 152 Pacheco Boulevard Regional Multi-Use Path Project
Recipient: Merced County Association of Governments
Address: 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $2,295,259
Project Description: The Merced College Los Banos Multi‑Use Path is a proposed Class 1 bicycle and pedestrian facility along State Route 152 that will connect the Los Banos community to the Merced College campus. The project was initiated after students were observed walking and biking along the highway without safe separation from traffic. A feasibility study identified a preferred north‑side alignment and a dedicated pedestrian bridge over Los Banos Creek. The total remaining funding needed to complete the project is $2,295,259.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Highway 152 Pacheco Boulevard Regional Multi-Use Path Project
Recipient: Merced County Association of Governments
Address: 369 W. 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $2,295,259
Project Description: The Merced College Los Banos Multi‑Use Path is a proposed Class 1 bicycle and pedestrian facility along State Route 152 that will connect the Los Banos community to the Merced College campus. The project was initiated after students were observed walking and biking along the highway without safe separation from traffic. A feasibility study identified a preferred north‑side alignment and a dedicated pedestrian bridge over Los Banos Creek. The total remaining funding needed to complete the project is $2,295,259.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Bear Creek Multiuse Path Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements Project – Phase II
Recipient: City of Merced
Address: 678 W. 18th St Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: The project will resurface 7.5 miles of the Bear Creek multiuse path and install lighting to improve safety and accessibility. It builds on flood-related improvements following the 2023 storms and enhances connectivity for the community
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Bear Creek Multiuse Path Rehabilitation and Safety Improvements Project – Phase II
Recipient: City of Merced
Address: 678 W. 18th St Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: The project will resurface 7.5 miles of the Bear Creek multiuse path and install lighting to improve safety and accessibility. It builds on flood-related improvements following the 2023 storms and enhances connectivity for the community
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Firebaugh Multi-Benefit Flood Management Project
Recipient: City of Firebaugh
Amount Requested: $4,095,000
Address: 1133 P Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Project Description: The City of Firebaugh is requesting funding in the amount of $26,411,000 for implementation of levee improvements and river bank restoration per the Firebaugh Multi-Benefit Flood Management Project. The City of Firebaugh is a Severely Disadvantaged Community (DAC) with a median household income of $43,971 (as of 2017). Local funding sources alone are insufficient to implement a project of this scale; therefore, federal funding is critical to advance the protection of critical city infrastructure and the community at large.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Firebaugh Multi-Benefit Flood Management Project
Recipient: City of Firebaugh
Amount Requested: $4,095,000
Address: 1133 P Street, Firebaugh, CA 93622
Project Description: The City of Firebaugh is requesting funding in the amount of $26,411,000 for implementation of levee improvements and river bank restoration per the Firebaugh Multi-Benefit Flood Management Project. The City of Firebaugh is a Severely Disadvantaged Community (DAC) with a median household income of $43,971 (as of 2017). Local funding sources alone are insufficient to implement a project of this scale; therefore, federal funding is critical to advance the protection of critical city infrastructure and the community at large.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Santa Nella Park
Recipient: County of Merced, CA
Address: 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $3,900,000
Project Description: Merced County respectfully requests your support in securing $3.9 million in state funding for the construction of a new public park in the community of Santa Nella, located in western Merced County. This proposed park is essential for the approximately 2,500 residents of Santa Nella, an economically disadvantaged community currently lacking a public park.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Santa Nella Park
Recipient: County of Merced, CA
Address: 2222 M Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $3,900,000
Project Description: Merced County respectfully requests your support in securing $3.9 million in state funding for the construction of a new public park in the community of Santa Nella, located in western Merced County. This proposed park is essential for the approximately 2,500 residents of Santa Nella, an economically disadvantaged community currently lacking a public park.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: I-5/Sperry Avenue Interchange Phase I
Recipient: City of Patterson
Address: 1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The I-5/Sperry Avenue Interchange Improvement Project will modernize a critical interchange serving the City of Patterson and West Stanislaus County. Interstate 5 carries approximately 96,000 vehicles per day at this location and provides a key connection to I-580 and major Bay Area employment centers. The project will widen ramps and Sperry Avenue, install traffic signals, and improve safety and traffic flow at an interchange that currently operates at Level of Service F during peak
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: I-5/Sperry Avenue Interchange Phase I
Recipient: City of Patterson
Address: 1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The I-5/Sperry Avenue Interchange Improvement Project will modernize a critical interchange serving the City of Patterson and West Stanislaus County. Interstate 5 carries approximately 96,000 vehicles per day at this location and provides a key connection to I-580 and major Bay Area employment centers. The project will widen ramps and Sperry Avenue, install traffic signals, and improve safety and traffic flow at an interchange that currently operates at Level of Service F during peak
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Mendota Airport Park Project
Recipient: City of Mendota
Address: 643 Quince St, Mendota, CA 93640
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: The Airport Park Project will transform the former Mendota Airport site into a new 27.5 acre community park that expands recreational access for residents in the City of Mendota. The project will include sports fields and courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, walking trails, outdoor fitness stations, community garden space, restrooms, and parking. Once completed, Airport Park will provide much needed green space and recreational amenities in a disadvantaged community while supporting youth development, public health, and climate resilience.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Mendota Airport Park Project
Recipient: City of Mendota
Address: 643 Quince St, Mendota, CA 93640
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description: The Airport Park Project will transform the former Mendota Airport site into a new 27.5 acre community park that expands recreational access for residents in the City of Mendota. The project will include sports fields and courts, playgrounds, a splash pad, walking trails, outdoor fitness stations, community garden space, restrooms, and parking. Once completed, Airport Park will provide much needed green space and recreational amenities in a disadvantaged community while supporting youth development, public health, and climate resilience.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Newman Downtown Mixed-Use Project - Phase 1
Recipient: City of Newman
Address: 1617 Main Street, Newman CA 95360
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The Newman Downtown Mixed-Use Project (Phase 1) seeks $1,000,000 in federal funding under HUD's Economic Development Initiative to demolish and clear a 0.95-acre blighted former turkey hatchery site at the southern entrance to historic downtown Newman, California, eliminating serious asbestos, lead-based paint, fire, and structural hazards that have persisted since abandonment in 2011. This Phase 1 abatement and demolition will remove public health and safety risks while preparing the gateway property for Phase 2 mixed-use redevelopment through a private partnership, delivering approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and about 25 affordable residential units for income-qualified families. The full project is expected to attract $10–12 million in private investment, create up to 125 construction jobs and 60 permanent positions, and revitalize an underdeveloped downtown area in a community facing elevated unemployment and economic challenges.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Newman Downtown Mixed-Use Project - Phase 1
Recipient: City of Newman
Address: 1617 Main Street, Newman CA 95360
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The Newman Downtown Mixed-Use Project (Phase 1) seeks $1,000,000 in federal funding under HUD's Economic Development Initiative to demolish and clear a 0.95-acre blighted former turkey hatchery site at the southern entrance to historic downtown Newman, California, eliminating serious asbestos, lead-based paint, fire, and structural hazards that have persisted since abandonment in 2011. This Phase 1 abatement and demolition will remove public health and safety risks while preparing the gateway property for Phase 2 mixed-use redevelopment through a private partnership, delivering approximately 20,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space and about 25 affordable residential units for income-qualified families. The full project is expected to attract $10–12 million in private investment, create up to 125 construction jobs and 60 permanent positions, and revitalize an underdeveloped downtown area in a community facing elevated unemployment and economic challenges.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Brackish Water Recovery Project
Recipient: Firebaugh Canal Water District
Address: 2412 Dos Palos Road Mendota, CA 93640
Amount Requested: $4,166,250
Project Description: This project will increase the recovery of groundwater through brackish water treatment at the well head. Firebaugh Canal Water District (FCWD or District) will install a package well-head treatment plant and construct a 2.6 mile long pipeline that will tie two existing drainage wells together and allow rotating treatment of the production water from each of the two wells.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Brackish Water Recovery Project
Recipient: Firebaugh Canal Water District
Address: 2412 Dos Palos Road Mendota, CA 93640
Amount Requested: $4,166,250
Project Description: This project will increase the recovery of groundwater through brackish water treatment at the well head. Firebaugh Canal Water District (FCWD or District) will install a package well-head treatment plant and construct a 2.6 mile long pipeline that will tie two existing drainage wells together and allow rotating treatment of the production water from each of the two wells.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Corral Hollow Bridge Replacement Project
Recipient: San Joaquin County Department of Public Works
Address: 1810 E. Hazelton Ave, Stockton, CA 95201
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: San Joaquin County is seeking federal funding to replace and raise the Corral Hollow Road Bridge (29C0181), a 1959-era structure over Corral Hollow Creek that has experienced repeated closures due to flooding and sediment buildup. The project will improve the resilience of a critical transportation corridor connecting the Central Valley to the Bay Area and providing direct access to Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Corral Hollow Bridge Replacement Project
Recipient: San Joaquin County Department of Public Works
Address: 1810 E. Hazelton Ave, Stockton, CA 95201
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: San Joaquin County is seeking federal funding to replace and raise the Corral Hollow Road Bridge (29C0181), a 1959-era structure over Corral Hollow Creek that has experienced repeated closures due to flooding and sediment buildup. The project will improve the resilience of a critical transportation corridor connecting the Central Valley to the Bay Area and providing direct access to Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies
Project Name: Del Puerto Creek Recharge and Recovery Project
Recipient: City of Patterson
Address: 1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $3,800,000
Project Description: The Del Puerto Creek Recharge and Recovery Project will construct groundwater recharge infrastructure to capture stormwater and high-flow events and replenish the critically over drafted Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin. The project will help stabilize groundwater levels, prevent land subsidence that threatens critical infrastructure, and improve long-term water supply reliability for the City of Patterson and the surrounding region. By advancing recharge capacity, the project supports SGMA compliance, drought resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Del Puerto Creek Recharge and Recovery Project
Recipient: City of Patterson
Address: 1 Plaza, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $3,800,000
Project Description: The Del Puerto Creek Recharge and Recovery Project will construct groundwater recharge infrastructure to capture stormwater and high-flow events and replenish the critically over drafted Delta-Mendota Groundwater Subbasin. The project will help stabilize groundwater levels, prevent land subsidence that threatens critical infrastructure, and improve long-term water supply reliability for the City of Patterson and the surrounding region. By advancing recharge capacity, the project supports SGMA compliance, drought resilience, and sustainable economic growth.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Italo American Lodge Community Building Renovation
Recipient: City of Merced
Address: 1351 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $2,200,000
Project Description: The City of Merced seeks federal funding for The Italo American Lodge, to rehabilitate and modernize the historic community facility in Merced, California. Established in the 1930s to support Italian American immigrants, the Lodge has evolved into a vital, multi-use community hub serving residents of all backgrounds through cultural events, educational programming, charitable activities, and community gatherings. The proposed project includes comprehensive upgrades to improve safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. Planned improvements include full ADA accessibility enhancements to entrances, restrooms, and interior pathways; replacement of deteriorating flooring; modernization of kitchen and food facilities to meet current health and safety standards; installation of energy-efficient lighting, plumbing fixtures, and mechanical systems; and exterior façade improvements to preserve the building and enhance its role as a welcoming community asset. These improvements will extend the useful life of the facility, reduce operating costs, and ensure the Lodge can continue to provide critical community services to thousands of residents annually in a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Italo American Lodge Community Building Renovation
Recipient: City of Merced
Address: 1351 West 18th Street, Merced, CA 95340
Amount Requested: $2,200,000
Project Description: The City of Merced seeks federal funding for The Italo American Lodge, to rehabilitate and modernize the historic community facility in Merced, California. Established in the 1930s to support Italian American immigrants, the Lodge has evolved into a vital, multi-use community hub serving residents of all backgrounds through cultural events, educational programming, charitable activities, and community gatherings. The proposed project includes comprehensive upgrades to improve safety, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. Planned improvements include full ADA accessibility enhancements to entrances, restrooms, and interior pathways; replacement of deteriorating flooring; modernization of kitchen and food facilities to meet current health and safety standards; installation of energy-efficient lighting, plumbing fixtures, and mechanical systems; and exterior façade improvements to preserve the building and enhance its role as a welcoming community asset. These improvements will extend the useful life of the facility, reduce operating costs, and ensure the Lodge can continue to provide critical community services to thousands of residents annually in a safe, accessible, and inclusive environment.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: City of Madera Sunset Avenue Storm Drainage Project
Recipient: City of Madera
Address: 205 W Fourth Street, Madera, CA 93637
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: Installation of a storm water pipeline along Sunset Avenue from the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Fourth Street to the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Laurel Street.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: City of Madera Sunset Avenue Storm Drainage Project
Recipient: City of Madera
Address: 205 W Fourth Street, Madera, CA 93637
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: Installation of a storm water pipeline along Sunset Avenue from the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Fourth Street to the intersection of Sunset Avenue and Laurel Street.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Planning and Design for Del Puerto Canyon Road
Recipient: San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority
Address: Del Puerto Canyon Road, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: Funding will be used for construction planning, engineering, and design to realign the Del Puerto Canyon Road roadway to make way for the planned Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir project.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Planning and Design for Del Puerto Canyon Road
Recipient: San Joaquin River Exchange Contractors Water Authority
Address: Del Puerto Canyon Road, Patterson, CA 95363
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: Funding will be used for construction planning, engineering, and design to realign the Del Puerto Canyon Road roadway to make way for the planned Del Puerto Canyon Reservoir project.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: City of Madera School Traffic Safety Initiative
Recipient: City of Madera
Address: 205 W Fourth Street, Madera, CA 93637
Project Name: City of Madera School Traffic Safety Initiative
Recipient: City of Madera
Address: 205 W Fourth Street, Madera, CA 93637
Amount Requested: $1,150,000
Project Description: Installation of traffic control devices at key locations around Matilda Torres High School.
Signed Disclosure Letter
Project Description: Installation of traffic control devices at key locations around Matilda Torres High School.
Signed Disclosure Letter