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 2026 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.
Projects Requested by Rep. Correa for FY26
Projects are listed in alphabetical order
Advancing Clean Tech Innovation
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Rancho Santiago Community College District Foundation, 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to accelerate the growth of clean technology startups and help existing businesses transition to more sustainable, efficient operations. This project will help businesses explore, plan, and implement these innovations to enhance sustainability, efficiency, and long-term growth. The “Advancing Clean Tech” project takes a two-pronged approach to catalyze regional innovation by supporting early-stage startups in achieving market readiness, and by enabling small and mid-sized enterprises to integrate clean technologies and sustainable practices.
This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds since it will build long-term economic resilience across California’s 46th Congressional District. This initiative fills a critical gap in Orange County’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing targeted commercialization, sustainability transition planning, and catalytic funding support at the earliest and riskiest stages of venture and business development.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Automotive, Diesel-Electric Transportation Technology and Robotic Manufacturing/Welding Program Infrastructure
Amount of Request: $4,865,000
Intended Recipient: Santa Ana College, 1530 W. 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Project Description and Explanation: This project will develop infrastructure for the Automotive, Diesel-Electric Transportation Technology, and Robotics Manufacturing/Welding programs at Santa Ana College. The project will focus on creating the infrastructure needed to expand these programs by retrofitting a vacant lot and a classroom adjacent to the existing training space for these programs.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the infrastructure improvements will allow the college to expand access to serve 200 more students each semester—allowing more students to receive training for in-demand professions.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Boysen Park Improvements Project
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used for developing an additional 2.5-acres of Boysen Park on an adjacent parcel owned by the City, adding new recreational and support amenities to the existing park, and refreshing existing, outdated amenities to create a multi-generational destination for Anaheim families and visitors that reflect the priorities identified by the community. The project will also improve accessibility and safety by providing updated equipment and facilities, such as improved lighting, accessible sidewalks, and heat island mitigating landscaping.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve community health outcomes for residents of all ages and abilities by providing improved and expanded recreational opportunities.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Chepa’s Park Reconstruction and Upgrades
Amount of Request: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to demolish and reconstruct a new community center and other improvements at Chepa’s Park, including a new basketball court, new landscaping, picnic areas, site lighting, new playground equipment and ADA accessible pathways.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the upgrades will benefit the community by providing an improved facility for recreation programming, community gatherings, and daily use of the park site.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Community and Senior Center Complex Enhancement
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Stanton, 7800 Katella Avenue, Stanton, CA 90680
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to upgrade the Senior Center and Community Center at the Civic Center complex. Specifically, funding would be used to make the restrooms ADA compliant and other structural improvements to the building.
This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the upgrades will ensure more members of the community can access the center’s facilities.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
County of Orange Emergency Operations Center
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: County of Orange, 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to construct an emergency operations center and outfit it with upgraded equipment to support command, control, and coordination of multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional responses to major disasters and emergencies in Orange County, California.
This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it would improve safety by enhancing response time and coordination when responding to emergencies across jurisdictions. The project will also make sure the public receives timely alerts of emergency situations.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Euclid Street Multimodal Safety Enhancements
Amount of Request: $3,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: The Euclid Street Multimodal Safety Enhancements 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 will provide major traffic safety enhancements and incorporate climate resilience measures by adding trees and bus shelters along the corridor.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will focus on reducing collisions and injuries by identifying high injury corridors and recommending street improvements. Additionally, the projects will promote multimodal transportation and transform the car-centric Euclid Street into a multimodal corridor that will better serve all users with an emphasis on safety.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Fire Stations Rehabilitation Project
Amount of Request: $2,400,000
Intended Recipient: City of Fullerton, 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Project Description and Explanation: This project will make several critical infrastructure upgrades to three Fullerton fire stations within California’s 46th Congressional District. 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 is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance department response capabilities and times, reduce maintenance cost, and allow for safer operational environments—ultimately improving safety in the community.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Haskett Branch Library Improvements
Amount of Request: $1,165,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to complete exterior renovations to preserve the Haskett Branch Library’s structural integrity, protect patrons and resources, and maintain its valuable services to residents. Activities will include repairing a leaky and inappropriately patched roof and completing a full exterior painting and patchwork.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the renovation and roof design will ensure the library can continue to be accessed by the thousands of patrons from the community who use the library annually.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Independence Park Revitalization
Amount of Request: $7,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Fullerton, 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to provide inclusive recreational amenities at Independence Park by introducing Fullerton's inaugural adaptive playground. The proposed project would also rehabilitate the park’s gym, which has been closed for many years due to the significant disrepair of the aging amenities.
This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve accessibility at Independence Park and ensure the facilities are up to date so more members of the community can utilize them.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
OC River Walk - Santa Ana River Impoundments Project
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to transform two miles of the Santa Ana River corridor into an iconic regional destination for recreation and entertainment. The project would include installing river impoundment structures that will create semipermanent water bodies in the Santa Ana River, supporting groundwater recharge and providing public benefits by enhancing the visual, environmental, and economic opportunities for this area.
The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide recreational, environmental, economic, and aesthetic improvements to a major destination center for nearby residents and visitors to the LA28 Summer Olympic Games and river-adjacent Honda Center.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
OC Riverwalk Upland Habitat Restoration Project
Amount of Request: $2,730,000
Intended Recipient: City of Orange, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to revitalize the natural landscape, improve biodiversity, and support urban greening in the Orange County Riverwalk area. By planting drought-tolerant native species, the project will conserve water, enhance habitat for wildlife, and reduce maintenance costs. Restoring native vegetation will also help create a healthier ecosystem, providing essential food and shelter for birds, pollinators, and other wildlife. Additionally, increased vegetation will reduce the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and contribute to stormwater management by stabilizing soil, reducing runoff, and preventing erosion.
This project is a valuable use of taxpayer dollars because it will lower infrastructure costs, reduce climate adaptation expenses, and increase property values. It will also create economic ripple effects by boosting local tourism and supporting small businesses.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
PFAS Treatment Projects
Amount of Request: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, 215 S. Center St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to eliminate PFAS contamination from impacted wells. The PFAS Treatment Plants project is necessary to support compliance with California state and federal drinking water health standards and provide a safe, local, drought-proof water supply.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure compliance with California state and federal drinking water health standards and provide a safe, local, drought-proof water supply.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Real Time Crime Center
Amount of Request: $1,925,000
Intended Recipient: City of Orange, 300 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project would be used by the City of Orange to create a Real Time Crime Center with updated technology that would allow real-time intelligence gathering, predictive crime analytics, and enhanced deployment strategies. Specifically, funding would be used to purchase updated computer and monitor equipment, purchase new smartphones for police officers, modify the existing physical structure in the building with electrical and computer network upgrades, extend contracts for camera services, and other IT-related upgrades.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it enhances public safety, increases efficiency, and maximizes the value of existing law enforcement technology, all while ensuring Orange residents receive the best possible protection and service from their police department.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.
Santa Ana College Criminal Justice Academies
Amount of Request: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: Santa Ana College, 2323 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used by the college’s Criminal Justice Academies, in partnership with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, to enhance regional training programs and facilities to meet the current and future demand for correctional and peace officers throughout Orange County and beyond.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will contribute to the community’s efforts to maintain the law enforcement workforce by strengthening recruitment through pre-apprenticeship programs, strengthening retention through mentoring and on-the-job training in apprenticeship programs, developing educational programs that support professional growth and advancement opportunities, and upgrading training facilities.
View Rep. Correa’s signed certification letter stating there is no financial interest in the project and describing the federal nexus of the project here.