FY25 Community Project Funding Requests
To meet urgent needs of communities across the United States, the House Appropriations Committee has invited Members of Congress to request federal funding for projects in their communities. All requests submitted to the Appropriations Committee serve as an important step in the appropriations process, and the Committee will carefully review requests as it develops fiscal year 2025 appropriations bills.
These requests are subject to strict transparency and accountability rules, which can be found HERE. As part of the important reforms associated with Community Project Funding, the Committee requires Members to certify that neither they nor their immediate families have any financial interest in projects they request.
Please note:
- All projects must meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the grant program under which it is submitted.
- A request submitted to Congressman Lou Correa DOES NOT guarantee the project will be selected.
- The selection of a project DOES NOT guarantee it will be funded by the Appropriations Committee.
FY25 Restrictions:
- This year, the House Appropriations Committee (R-Majority) shortened the submission process to a week. Guidance and the portal were released on April 25th, and the first deadline was May 3rd.
- The House Appropriations Committee (R-Majority) also restricted Members from requesting CPF requests in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS), Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), and Defense bills. This means that House Members could only place requests in seven of the 12 spending bills.
- In addition, the Majority placed a general prohibition on projects for museums, commemoratives, and memorials; swimming pools, water parks, golf and golf courses; health care facilities (except for some rural healthcare facilities in the Agriculture bill); and venues strictly for entertainment purposes such as theaters and performing arts venues.
- Beyond restrictions on the above types of projects and no longer including projects for any accounts in the LHHS, FSGG, and Defense bills, the Majority restricted nonprofits’ eligibility for the T-HUD Economic Development Initiatives account. This was a seismic shift, as nearly half of all the 2024 House-funded EDI projects were directed to non-profit recipients. YMCAs, Boys & Girls Clubs, veterans organizations, and other groups vital to our communities are all now ineligible.
Projects Requested for FY25
NOTE: The projects are listed in no particular order.
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Logan Center/Chepa's Park Redesign
Recipient: City of Santa Ana
Project Address: 1009 N Custer St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $2,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will support the demolition and reconstruction of a new community center and park site improvements including a basketball court, new landscaping, picnic areas, site lighting, new playground equipment, and ADA accessible pathways. The project, by providing an outdoor recreation space, will provide a direct benefit to the young people of Santa Ana, which make up almost half of the population. Further, this project is located in a severely disadvantaged community. When looking at the Department of Parks and Recreation Park Access tool, 90% of residents of Santa Ana live in areas with less than 3 acres of parks or open space per 1,000 residents. This is one of the lowest concentrations of parks per acre in the County. The existing Logan Center is a converted remnant garage that predates the 1970s. The structure is old, worn and does not sufficiently serve the needs of the community. This project is needed to complete construction of the center and site improvements resulting from the design and contract documents from Phase 1 of the CDBG funds from 2022-2023. The effects of not securing these funds would delay the construction process indefinitely and prevent the neighbors from having access to an updated and adequate space for recreation and programming needs.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: Interior, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); STAG—Drinking Water State Revolving Fund
Project Name: PFAS Treatment Plant at Garthe Station
Recipient: City of Santa Ana
Project Address: 2401 N. Bristol Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $5,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will construct a PFAS treatment plant at Santa Ana’s Garthe Station, which is a water reservoir location. The treatment plant will be constructed to take water from five Santa Ana wells (Nos. 18, 24, 32, 36 and 39) and remove PFAS to non-detect levels. The City of Santa Ana heavily depends on the Orange County Groundwater Basin, a crucial local water source managed by the Orange County Water District (OCWD). PFAS contamination has been detected in the basin, which supplies 85% of the water to 2.5 million individuals in OCWD's service area, encompassing all Santa Ana residents and businesses. This contamination affects over half of our wells, totaling 15 out of 20, necessitating an estimated $90 million investment in PFAS treatment facilities. Specifically, 11 wells require treatment to meet the federal PFAS MCL, with an estimated cost of approximately $66 million. Under OCWD's leadership, the City of Santa Ana, along with other affected water retailers, has promptly and proactively acted by constructing PFAS treatment facilities. However, this swift and comprehensive response to PFAS contamination has imposed a substantial financial strain on City resources and has directly affected our ratepayers. The project is needed to alleviate the burden on the City. As water rates continue to rise, there is a mounting concern regarding water affordability, particularly in Santa Ana’s disadvantaged communities.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD, DOT; Highway Infrastructure Projects
Project Name: Euclid Street Multimodal Safety Enhancements
Recipient: City of Santa Ana
Project Address: The project spans from 600 S. Euclid Avenue to 100 S. Euclid Avenue in Santa Ana, California 92704
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $3,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project is a one-and-a-half mile long, improvement of a major arterial corridor that incorporates landscaped medians, striped bike lanes, ADA ramps, high visibility crosswalks, and new pavement. The project provides major traffic safety enhancements and incorporates climate resilience measures by adding trees and bus shelters along the corridor, in addition to promoting public transit for neighboring underserved communities. The entire project consists of three segments; this request would cover one segment, or three quarters of a mile, from McFadden Avenue to 1st Street. The City of Santa Ana has identified that Euclid Street has the highest number of people killed or seriously injured per mile in Santa Ana. Over the last 5 years, this corridor has experienced 155 collisions and 121 injuries. All Euclid Street safety enhancement improvements are proven countermeasures to eliminate pedestrian and bicyclist collisions as well as reduce greenhouse gasses. Installing a raised median has a 25% crash reduction factor and adding a striped bike lane has a 35% crash reduction factor per Caltrans Local Roadway Safety Manual.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Navigation Center Improvements and Rehabilitation
Recipient: City of Santa Ana
Project Address: 1815 Carnegie Ave, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $3,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The Santa Ana Homeless Navigation Center has been a vital resource in providing support and services to people experiencing homelessness. This project would enhance the Santa Ana Navigation Center by creating up to 100 additional dormitory-style living spaces on the 2nd floor. The project will include communal areas for socialization, activities, and support services to create a holistic and inclusive environment. Funding will used to expand individual storage capacities and implement a comprehensive inventory system to ensure accountability and easy retrieval of stored belongings. The 2nd floor will be designed with accessibility features to accommodate individuals with diverse needs, including those with physical disabilities or mental health challenges. The Orange County 2022 Point in Time Count revealed Santa Ana has a homeless population of 990; a decline of 44%, or 779 people, from 2019 to 2022. Although strides have been made over the last several years, Santa Ana continues to grapple with issues related homelessness. The Santa Ana Homeless Services Division, in collaboration with the Quality of Life Team and the Santa Ana Multidisciplinary Team, remain proactive in providing services to the unhoused community. Adding 100 extra beds will help reduce the number of unhoused individuals while ensuring they are offered the help they need.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Independence Park Revitalization
Recipient: City of Fullerton
Project Address: 801 West Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92832
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $7,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used for provision and construction of facilities for public purposes including rehabilitation of a community gym, repairs to recreational amenities, and implementation of ADA site improvements. The proposed project encompasses a comprehensive overhaul of the gym, which has been closed for many years due to the significant disrepair of the aging amenities. The only other indoor city-run gym space is located downtown and provides very limited access for community use. The project seeks to fill a notable gap in services and amenities by repairing and reopening the facility. In addition, we are seeking to provide inclusive recreational amenities by introducing Fullerton's inaugural adaptive playground, fostering an environment where individuals of all abilities can partake in park and recreation activities.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Fullerton Fire Stations Rehabilitation
Recipient: City of Fullerton
Project Address: Fullerton Fire Dept. Station #1 (312 E. Commonwealth Ave. Fullerton, CA 92832), Fullerton Fire Dept. Station #2 (1732 W. Valencia Drive Fullerton, CA 92833), Fullerton Fire Dept. Station #3 (700 S. Acacia Ave. Fullerton, CA 92831)
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $2,400,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project will make several critical infrastructure upgrades to three Fullerton fire station within CA-46. Specifically, the project will modernize and upgrade the station alerting infrastructure, replace the current roll-up doors with lateral opening doors, and replace the existing steel hose towers at all citywide stations with modern, mechanical hose towers. This project will enhance response capabilities and times, reduce maintenance cost, and allow for safer operational environments. In sum, there are several aspects of the stations serving the Fullerton Fire Department that have gone without repairs and upgrades for many years. The current situation is not sustainable, a threat to regional public safety, and would be greatly remedied through this project.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Santa Ana River (OC Riverwalk) Water Impoundment Design
Recipient: City of Anaheim
Project Address: Santa Ana River, Between Ball Road and E. Orangewood Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92806. The two structures will be located in the river – one north of Orangewood Avenue and one north of the railroad bridge at ARTIC (2626 E Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92806).
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $3,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is for funding to complete 100% design documents, permitting, and environmental for the next phase (River Impoundments element) of the OC Riverwalk. The OC Riverwalk will transform two (2) miles of the Santa Ana River corridor into an iconic regional destination for recreation and entertainment. The River Impoundment structures will support groundwater recharge and provide public community benefit.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Little Arabia Streetscape Improvements
Recipient: City of Anaheim
Project Address: Brookhurst Corridor in Anaheim, CA
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $3,600,000
Project Description and Explanation: The project stretches from Brookhurst Avenue, between Broadway and Ball Road, Anaheim, CA 92804. It starts at 300 S. Brookhurst St. Anaheim, CA 92804 (a gas station which marks the beginning of Little Arabia District. Medians will go all the way up to 999 S. Brookhurst St). The funding would be used to complete streetscape improvements (median, landscaping, and lighting improvements) for 0.75 mile stretch of Brookhurst Street, also known as Little Arabia. The streetscape improvements will help the local population by making the Little Arabia District safer and more accessible to those within a 3 mile radius. Additionally, the improved streetscape will serve to attract more businesses, leveraging increased competition within the local economy to give local low-and-moderate income residents more shopping options and better prices. The improved medians will slow traffic and reduce the occurrence of automobile accidents.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Civic Center Complex Enhancement
Recipient: City of Stanton
Project Address: 11111 Cedar St, Stanton, CA 90680
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This project would provide funding to enhance the existing Community Center and Senior Center. Currently the Community Center and Senior Center share a building at the Civic Center complex. The project would re-do the bathrooms at the facility to ensure they are ADA compliant and appropriate for the senior population. Additionally, the City will perform other enhancements including replacing the partition wall, which is critical to maximizing the use of the facility and splits rooms in two to be able to hold two classes or activities at once.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: CJS, Dept of Justice; Byrne Justice
Project Name: OC CARES
Recipient: County of Orange
Project Address: 400 West Civic Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is to develop and implement a client-based application to be placed, with permission, on an individual’s mobile device upon release from custody that would include all relevant information such as their case management contact information, appointments, medical prescription information, links to resources, and support services that can be accessed when needed. Individuals who do not have a mobile device would be provided with one at no cost to them. This intent is to keep the individual engaged in the reentry process, ensure access to his or her care management team and referred services, and make the navigation through the system of care as easy as possible. OC CARES is a countywide initiative that links the five systems of care in the County of Orange to provide full care coordination and services for justice-involved individuals to successfully reenter society and work towards self-sufficiency. These systems include behavioral health, community corrections, healthcare, housing, and benefits & support services.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: OC CARES Coordinated Services for Justice Invovled Individuals
Recipient: County of Orange
Project Address: 561 The City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $5,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is for construction costs for the OC CARES Justice-Involved Workforce Reentry Center. The project aligns with the County’s OC CARES initiative to enhance the community corrections system of care through prevention and intervention. The Center would provide workforce training and education along with case management. Additionally, the County is establishing a partnership with community-based organizations to link in-custody job readiness to post-custody continuation. Though this collaboration, individuals involved in the justice system would be accepted into a program to receive on the job training in established businesses, be employed and become employable and be provided assistance with job placement upon completion. The Workforce Reentry Center would also include a component of supportive, stable housing for those participating in the program.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD, DOT; Transit Infrastructure Projects
Project Name: Katella Avenue Pedestrian Bridge
Recipient: Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)
Project Address: Katella Avenue and South Douglas Road, Anaheim, CA 92806
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $3,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is for funding for design and construction of a non-motorized 155-foot elevated bridge over Katella Avenue (a major arterial roadway) between ARTIC and Honda Center (both city-owned facilities), parking and OCVIBE private development. The bridge will eliminate the need for transit riders and pedestrians to cross 9+ lanes of motorized traffic on Katella Avenue, reducing traffic congestion and improving safety. Honda Center will serve as an LA28 Summer Olympics venue, hosting volleyball and serve as a major hub for all spectators coming to the venue.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: THUD - EDI
Project Name: Automotive Mechanic Career Classroom Retrofitting
Recipient: Santa Ana College
Project Address: 1530 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $4,865,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is for funding to retrofit instructional space to increase capacity of the programs. The proposed project will focus on creating the infrastructure needed to expanded access to the automotive, diesel-electric transportation technology and robotic manufacturing/welding programs by retrofitting a vacant lot and a classroom adjacent to the existing training space for these programs. This improvement will allow the college to expand access to serve 200 more students each semester. Santa Ana College aims to increase the number of people earning living, and family-sustaining, wages and grow the middle class in an area historically challenged by high rates of poverty. Through these programs at Santa Ana College, community members have access to training that connects them to jobs that earn good wages to support themselves and their families to have financial stability and well-being. Additionally, Santa Ana College also provides local employers and industry with a reliable pipeline to qualified graduates to meet their workforce needs for industries undergoing transformational changes due to technological innovations.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: CJS, Dept of Justice; Byrne Justice
Project Name: Criminal Justice Academies Expansion
Recipient: Santa Ana College
Project Address: 1530 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA, 92706
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $2,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request for operational funds will allow Santa Ana College to increase access for socio-economically disadvantaged students and expand community outreach programs including pre-apprenticeship programs that will increase student diversity and ensure incoming cadets are better prepared for success. The project will develop outreach materials that feature the target populations to be recruited and conduct outreach and recruitment at target high schools and neighborhoods. This project will invest in upgrading the program—feasibility study to develop additional physical fitness training instructional areas; update instructional spaces, technology and equipment; and create the new Modern Police AA Degree curriculum and a BA Degree in Public Safety Management. The project will also focus on enhancing and scaling practices to recruit and support more diverse and nontraditional students to pursue careers in policing and public safety—expand explorer program and develop pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. This funding will help SAC prepare interested local and regional civilians to become the best educated, trained, and re-certified peace officers in California. Investing in the development of our police and public safety workforce will prepare officers to work effectively with communities fostering a safer environment for officers and community members.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE
Account: CJS, Dept of Justice; Byrne Justice
Project Name: SHORTSTOP Juvenile Diversion Program
Recipient: The Orange County Bar Foundation DBA Project Youth OC
Project Address: 1605 E. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92705
Amount Requested to Appropriations Committee: $320,000
Project Description and Explanation: This request is for operational funds for SHORTSTOP. SHORTSTOP (1980) is one of the oldest and most successful juvenile diversion programs in Orange County. It has been professionally evaluated and identified as a science-based model for preventing delinquent activity and substance abuse among at-risk youth (Cervantes et al, 2005). By completing SHORTSTOP, youth can move forward in a positive direction without serving jail time or having a criminal record. SHORTSTOP is not a scared-straight program. While it begins by giving youth a realistic view of the juvenile justice system, the primary focus is helping youth address behavioral health issues, set goals, explore their future, build healthy family communications, resolve conflicts, and develop effective peer-refusal skills. SHORTSTOP also utilizes an intensive case management model adapted from the evidence-based Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach. Services are offered in English and Spanish and delivered in a culturally competent and trauma-informed manner. In 2024, the program is anticipated to serve 300 youth and at least 400 family members. Parental participation in SHORTSTOP is mandatory. Partners include Human Options, Radient Health, Nati’s House, Neutral Ground, HopeBuilders, and SA Parks and Recreation. Youth and family members may also be referred to other Project Youth OC programs. Current SHORTSTOP outcomes include (based on program entrance, exit, and 6-month follow-up surveys): 91% of participating youth did not recidivate within a year of completing the program; 64% of parents demonstrated increased legal knowledge; 48% of parents reported increased confidence in setting and enforcing family rules; 57% of youth reported improved communication with their parents; 66% of youth reported increased self-esteem; 83% of youth have set a goal to attend college or a trade school at program exit; 97% of parents said they would recommend SHORTSTOP to another parent.
Signed Disclosure Letter: HERE