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 2027 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 FY27:
Projects are listed in alphabetical order
Apprenticeship Infrastructure Project
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Rancho Santiago Community College District, located at 2323 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Project Description and Explanation: Funds will be used to remodel instructional spaces and upgrade equipment for noncredit and credit career training programs. The upgrades will align the instructional spaces with employer work environments and standards so the programs can offer learn-and-earn opportunities and build toward providing related instruction that aligns with employers’ on-the-job training for registered apprenticeships. Specifically, funding would be used to renovate the adult education HVAC construction classroom, remodel the credit culinary arts program classroom, update the credit biotechnology classroom with renovated lab space, and develop a noncredit digital marketing and small business/entrepreneurship lab. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will align instructional spaces with employers’ standards and hiring needs—leading to better workforce training.
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 Career Technical Education Center
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Santa Ana Unified School District, located at 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to support the construction and modernization of a new Automotive Career Technical Education (CTE) instructional facility at Santa Ana High School. The new facility will support the district’s Systems Diagnostics Service and Repair (SDSR) pathway and strengthen the existing Maintenance and Light Repair (MLR) program. The project will create approximately 11,000 square feet of modern instructional space including two lecture classrooms, a hands-on engineering build lab, and an expanded automotive service laboratory equipped with vehicle lifts, diagnostic stations, and industry-standard training equipment. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because modernizing the Automotive Academy will provide students with hands-on learning opportunities aligned with high-wage, high-demand careers while strengthening partnerships with local employers and community colleges.
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.
Beach and Lincoln Senior / Transition-Age Youth (TAY) Affordable Housing Development
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: This project will create 46 affordable housing units, including 37 homes for seniors and 9 units for transition-age youth exiting the foster care system, which are populations that face some of the greatest barriers to securing stable housing in Orange County. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because by providing permanent affordable housing, the development will help reduce housing instability and the risk of homelessness among these residents.
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.
Berkeley Center Workforce Modernization
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: North Orange County Community College District DBA Fullerton College, located at 321 East Chapman Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to modernize the Berkeley Center into a regional workforce training hub that enhances economic mobility, public safety technology, and environmental resilience. The proposed modernization will rehabilitate and upgrade the facility to support workforce training in emerging technology applications used across multiple industries, including environmental monitoring, infrastructure inspection, geospatial data analysis, and technology-enabled public safety operations. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the enhanced facility will prepare students and working professionals for high-demand technical careers—enhancing local economic mobility.
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 Safety and Rapid Response Technology
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, located at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project would be used to implement a Drone as a First Responder program to enhance emergency response and public safety operations. The proposed program will enable rapid drone deployment to calls for service, providing real-time situational awareness to officers and supervisors before personnel arrive on scene. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance security and emergency response in the City of Santa Ana.
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.
Criminal Justice Training Center Hub
Amount of Request: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: Santa Ana College, located at 1530 West 17th Street, Santa Ana, CA 92706
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used for Santa Ana College to acquire specialized training equipment and resources for criminal justice academy recruits and staff. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will directly strengthen public safety in California’s 46th Congressional District by ensuring law enforcement officers receive advanced training aligned with modern threats and evolving best practices.
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.
Detoxification and Residential Treatment Center
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, located at 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project would be used to convert the former La Mesa emergency shelter into a 100-bed detoxification and residential substance use disorder treatment facility. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it addresses the growing regional need for integrated substance use disorder services and provides critical treatment options to help address substance abuse, emergency response strain, and untreated addiction across Anaheim and Orange County.
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.
Drone as First Responder Program
Amount of Request: $1,250,000
Intended Recipient: Fullerton Police Department, located at 303 W. Commonwealth Avenue, Fullerton, CA 92832
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for the Fullerton Police Department’s drone response system to purchase unmanned aircraft hardware and related equipment. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance safety and emergency response in Fullerton as drones can be deployed far more quickly, providing immediate situational awareness and assistance.
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.
El Modena Basin Area Improvements
Amount of Request: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Orange, located at 300 E. Chapman Ave., Orange, CA 92866
Project Description and Explanation: The El Modena Basin Improvement Project will enhance safety, accessibility, and usability of a publicly accessible park space operated by the City of Orange through a long-standing use agreement with the Orange County Flood Control District. The project will install area lighting along portions of the existing decomposed granite walking path, improve the path surface, and implement ADA accessibility improvements as needed to ensure the facility can be safely used by residents of all abilities. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the safety, accessibility, and recreational opportunities for residents of California’s 46th Congressional District.
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.
Expanding Integrated Community Behavioral Health Access
Amount of Request: $1,317,500
Intended Recipient: Hurtt Family Health Clinic, Inc., located at 1 Hope Drive, Tustin, CA 92782
Project Description and Explanation: This project will renovate and equip a 14,000-square-foot integrated health services space in Santa Ana to expand access to comprehensive mental health services within a whole-person, patient centered medical home model that integrates medical, dental and behavioral health services. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will significantly improve health outcomes for residents in California’s 46th Congressional District by expanding access to comprehensive mental health services through a model that integrates medical, dental and behavioral health services.
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.
Modjeska Park Improvements
Amount of Request: $3,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project would be used to improve park amenities and enhance recreational opportunities at Modjeska Park. The 22-acre park is a well-used community park located in a densely urban area of Anaheim. Funding would be used to install a shaded picnic shelter, upgrade park lighting, add new trash receptacles and picnic tables. Together, these enhancements will revitalize Modjeska Park as a safe, welcoming, and family-oriented community space. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it directly responds to community needs and will help ensure the park remains a functional and inclusive public space for neighborhood residents.
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.
Norm Ross Sports Complex Improvement Project
Amount of Request: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Stanton, located at 7800 Katella Ave., Stanton, CA 92680
Project Description and Explanation: Funding will be used to make improvements at the Norm Ross Sports Complex, including lighting installation for the baseball field, pathways and parking lots, and construction of inclusive playground equipment, outdoor shade structures, impact absorbing playground surface, accessible sidewalks and other accessibility improvements. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will enhance public safety, expand youth recreation opportunities, and improve accessibility at the complex.
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 Future-Ready Entrepreneurs and Innovators Hub
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Orange County Department of Education, located at 200 Kalmus Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Project Description and Explanation: Funding will be used to establish a county-wide Career and Technical Education (CTE) hub that will ensure local CTE programs keep pace with the ever-changing landscape of industry. It will empower educators with the latest tools and training, and provide students with access to the technologies that are shaping the future of work. Specifically, the funding will be used to purchase state-of-the-art technology for manufacturing and robotics CTE programs. The project will also prioritize inclusivity to ensure students with disabilities have access to adaptive technology and the support needed to fully participate and become future leaders and entrepreneurs. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will train students for high-wage, high-skilled careers that meet local industry needs.
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 Phase II
Amount of Request: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project will support construction of the Santa Ana River Impoundments Project, including development of two river impoundments that expand infiltration areas within the riverbed and provide semi-permanent water features that support groundwater recharge and recreational use. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit Anaheim residents and neighboring cities by enhancing groundwater recharge while creating new recreational opportunities along the Santa Ana River corridor.
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.
Orange County Crime Lab Network Infrastructure
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: County of Orange, located at 550 N. Flower St., Santa Ana, CA 92703
Project Description and Explanation: This project will upgrade and migrate the Orange County Crime Lab’s network infrastructure with the Sheriff’s Department’s network to improve performance, reliability, and cybersecurity. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen operational reliability and cybersecurity for a critical public safety function—ensuring that the Orange County Sheriff’s Department can effectively serve their mission of protecting public safety across the County of Orange.
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 Well Cleanup
Amount of Request: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, located at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding for this project would be used to remediate PFAS contamination in drinking water wells in the City of Santa Ana. The project is a valuable 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.
SAUSD FRAME Center: Facility for Regional Architecture, Manufacturing, and Education at Century High School
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Santa Ana Unified School District, located at 1601 E. Chestnut Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to modernize and expand the Residential & Commercial Construction Trades Pathway Learning Lab at Century High School. The project will transform the current classroom into a modern Career Technical Education (CTE) learning environment that includes both lecture and hands-on project laboratory space capable of supporting simultaneous instruction by multiple teachers. The expansion will incorporate an adjacent 1,500-square-foot classroom and approximately 750 square feet of nearby storage space, creating a larger instructional footprint. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will expand access to high-quality CTE for students in Santa Ana and will strengthen the local workforce pipeline in the building and construction trades.
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.
Senior Centers Facility Improvements
Amount of Request: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Santa Ana, located at 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to make critical building improvements to the City of Santa Ana’s two senior centers, including HVAC automation system upgrades, ADA accessibility improvements, modernization of building mechanical systems, improvements to indoor air quality and climate control, facility system upgrades to extend the useful life of both buildings. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because maintaining safe and accessible facilities is essential to ensuring that older adults can remain healthy, connected, and independent within the community. Modernized building systems will improve comfort, accessibility, and reliability for hundreds of seniors who rely on these centers each month.
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.
Walnut Grove Park Improvements
Amount of Request: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Anaheim, located at 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Anaheim, CA 92805
Project Description and Explanation: Funding would be used to upgrade Walnut Grove Park by supporting the removal of existing damaged equipment and the installation of new playground structures that will restore the approximately 8,000-square-foot play area. The new playground will serve children of all abilities, and funding will ensure the playground remains a safe and functional recreational space for families in the surrounding community. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide enhanced recreational opportunities for the local 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.
Water Well #16 Upgrades
Amount of Request: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient: City of Fullerton, located at 303 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92832
Project Description and Explanation: This project will construct a new groundwater production well outside a known contamination zone. It is expected to increase the city’s water supplies by approximately 2200 acre-feet yearly and produce approximately 10% of the city’s annual average water demand. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the city to increase its capacity from the local groundwater aquifer, thus reducing dependency on imported supplies.
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.