Community Project Funding Requests FY2025
House Committee on Appropriations
Community Project Funding Requests for FY2025
Congresswoman Sánchez has submitted funding requests for important community projects that will benefit the 38th Congressional District of California to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2025 – although there is no guarantee on how many will be funded.
Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on rules governing Community Project Funding is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congresswoman Sánchez has certified that neither she nor her immediate family have any financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.
NOTE:The projects are listed in alphabetical order by recipient name and the figures listed below indicate the dollar amount requested for each corresponding project.
Projects Requested
Recipient Name: Cerritos Community College District
Project Name: Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Ready: First-Responder Education and Deployment
Recipient Address: 11110 Alondra Blvd, Norwalk, CA, 90650
Amount Requested: $1,001,000
Project Description and Justification: The project will provide targeted training for first responders to address zero-emissions vehicle (ZEV) emergencies, leveraging advanced methodologies and insights from areas with high ZEV adoption. The project will deliver targeted training sessions incorporating real-world scenarios and the latest practices in ZEV emergency response. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds by training law enforcement and emergency response personnel to respond effectively to ZEV emergencies in varied settings.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Diamond Bar, CA
Project Name: Heritage Park Renovation Project (Phase 1)
Recipient Address: 21810 Copley Drive, Diamond Bar, CA, 91765
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Justification: The Heritage Park Renovation Project is a multi-phase approach designed to renovate a critical recreational facility that hosts a community center, parking lot, walkways, restroom facilities, playground, tot lot, picnic area, basketball courts and ball field. Phase 1 will focus on the renovation of the community center, restroom facilities, parking lot and walkways, along with making the facility more accessible and compliant with the American Disabilities Act (ADA). Phases 2 and 3 will address remaining needs, including upgrading the playground, tot lot, picnic area, basketball courts and ball field. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because park facilities have not had a major update since 1998, despite the facility being heavily used seven days a week by seniors and other members of the community who participate in programs such as a summer day camp, senior-focused activities, weekend event rentals, and contract classes. Funding will also ensure that park amenities are ADA-compliant.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Downey, CA
Project Name: Water Treatment Plant North
Recipient Address: 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA 90241
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Justification: Funding would support the acquisition of two vacant parcels of land for purposes of constructing new water treatment facilities to improve water services for residents on the north side of Downey. Acquiring land for the new water treatment plant is part of the city’s comprehensive strategy to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in its water system, which includes enhancements to water distribution and transmission pipeline infrastructure throughout the City. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the acquisition of vacant parcels identified for the construction of the City’s north side treatment plan will lay the foundation for long-term solutions to PFAS contamination issues. The project would help the City of Downey protect public health and infrastructure integrity.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of La Mirada, CA
Project Name: Neff Park Drainage Improvements
Recipient Address:13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, CA 21201
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Justification: Funding will address drainage issues at the City of La Mirada's Neff Park. Neff Park covers ten acres and features three historic buildings, a gazebo, basketball and tennis courts, horseshoe pits, a children's playground, and picnic areas. The project would fund grading, placement of a natural drainage swale, and landscaping improvements to address surface flooding that has occurred following even moderate rainstorms. This project would be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because site improvements to reduce surface flooding would protect park amenities and ensure safe and reliable community access.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Montebello, CA
Project Name: Grant Rea Park Community Center and Snack Bar Project
Recipient Address: 1600 W. Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
Amount Requested: $750,000
Project Description and Justification: The funding will renovate Grant Rea Park's community center and snack bar facilities. Funding will support accessibility improvements, HVAC upgrades, flooring and storage replacement, and restroom renovation. The snack bar facilities are no longer able to meet local Health Department standards and remain unusable. The lack of a functional and safe meeting center and snack bar limits access for non-profit organizations that utilize the park and impacts the local economy by deterring local and regional sports tournaments from selecting the park as an option for hosting. The proposed project aims to renovate the facility that houses the snack bar, community meeting center, and restroom facilities with modern, accessible amenities that can serve and support residents from all walks of life and abilities. The project would be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the Grant Rea Park Community Center and Snack Bar facilities serve as a central hub and meeting point for several thousand annual visitors to the City of Montebello's largest park. Its facilities were constructed in the 1960s and remain vital to the community’s residents and to the greater region. Grant Rea Park is home to several non-profit sports organizations that provide service to over 25,000 local and regional youth through the hosting of organized youth sports activities including baseball, softball, football, and cheerleading.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Montebello, CA
Project Name: Chet Holifield Park ADA Playground and Accessibility Project
Recipient Address: 1600 W. Beverly Blvd, Montebello, CA 90640
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Justification: The project will replace aging playground equipment, installed in 2003 and at the end of its useful life, at Chet Holifield Park with a fully accessible and adaptable playground for children of all ages and abilities. Funding would also ensure that the park's restroom facilities and parking lot comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards through renovating the restrooms and adding ADA parking stalls. The project would also repair park sidewalks that serve as paths of travel to and from park amenities including its athletic fields and basketball courts. This would be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project’s ADA-compliant infrastructure improvements would ensure safe, equitable access to the community’s outdoor recreation facilities for a park that hosts 70,000 annual visitors.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Norwalk, CA
Project Name: The Walk
Recipient Address: 12700 Norwalk Blvd, Norwalk, CA 90650
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description and Justification: The project would revitalize a key neighborhood with a focus on affordable housing development and community renewal. Funding would support mixed-use development north of the Norwalk Civic Center at a city-owned site currently occupied by a surface parking lot and an underutilized lawn. The project would be centrally located at the intersection of Norwalk Boulevard and Imperial Highway, an intersection through which 96,000 cars pass per day. The location is also easily accessible from the I-5 Freeway. Aligned with Norwalk's General Plan, Strategic Plan, and Consolidated Plan, this project reflects a comprehensive approach to urban development that will meet the needs of all residents, especially those from historically underserved population. The project will construct 374 residential housing units, with 15% set aside for affordable housing for unhoused veterans and others earning 30% to 80% of area median income. Beyond housing, the project will include upgrades to roads, sidewalks, and links to public transportation to enhance cyclist and pedestrian accessibility and safety.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Santa Fe Springs, CA
Project Name: Citywide Wi-Fi Network (Smart City Santa Fe Springs)
Recipient Address: 11710 E. Telegraph Road, Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description and Justification: Funding would support free, secure broadband internet access at community spaces throughout the City of Santa Fe Springs. Phase 1 of the project will prioritize low- and moderate-income residential areas. Public Wi-Fi will be offered at City Hall, several fire stations and public parks, and other public facilities as well as strategically located Smart Nodes on city-owned LED streetlights. The secure network will also be available to support public safety infrastructure including surveillance cameras, license plate readers, and other smart public safety technologies. The funding would be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would provide free, opt-in Wi-Fi zones at public parks and other public facilities to ensure that Sante Fe Springs residents have equitable access to digital infrastructure.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: City of Walnut, CA
Project Name:Suzanne Park Renovation Project
Recipient Address: 21201 La Puente Road, Walnut, CA 21201
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Justification: This project will renovate the City of Walnut's very first park that now plays a vital role in enhancing quality of life in the local community. In addition to youth sports activities and special events, Suzanne Park provides additional space for physical education activities for the neighboring middle school. This highly utilized park needs upgrades due to the age of its facilities, changing safety standards, and the amount of use. Renovation will focus on four main areas of improvement: upgrading all park restrooms to comply with ADA accessibility requirements; modifying the layout of the horse arena and adding new fencing for safety and functionality; expanding the parking lot to alleviate congestion on streets surrounding the park, providing visitors with safer and more convenient access; and renovating and expanding backstops on softball fields to enhance player safety by reducing the risk of injury during games and practices. With these improvements, Suzanne Park will be a more inclusive and accessible destination for community residents and visitors. This project would be an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the renovations will not only enhance the park's functionality but also foster community well-being, promote physical fitness, and preserve environmental sustainability. Investing in upgrades will ensure that all residents, including students, athletes, and community members, have access to safe and inclusive recreational spaces that support healthy lifestyles and social interaction. Moreover, federal funding for these renovations will contribute to economic growth by attracting visitors, supporting local businesses, and enhancing property values.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works
Project Name: Advanced Traffic Controllers for Multimodal Experience at the Future L Line Norwalk and Lambert Stations Areas
Recipient Address: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 98103
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Justification: The project will replace outdated traffic signals on major corridors and optimize the use of smart traffic signals to improve traffic signal communications to LA County’s Traffic Management Center. Advanced traffic controllers (ATC) are needed along major corridors to ensure efficient traffic flow in anticipation of increased multimodal traffic around LA Metro’s planned Norwalk and Lambert Station areas. Some area traffic signals are no longer manufactured and cannot support advanced signal operations features that would improve multimodal accessibility and safety, including for pedestrians. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because advanced traffic signal controllers will improve vehicle movement, increase safety for all roadway users, improve accessibility for pedestrians, people traveling on bicycles, and those traveling on transit, and minimize idling times that contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: County Sanitation District No. 2 of Los Angeles County
Project Name: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Network Cybersecurity Resiliency Project
Recipient Address: 1955 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA, 90601
Amount Requested: $934,485
Project Description and Justification: The Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Network Cybersecurity Project would strengthen the Sanitation District's cybersecurity defenses to withstand external digital threats. Continuous wastewater flows rely heavily on the SCADA system’s automated processing, which consists of software and hardware elements used to monitor and control all wastewater treatment and pumping plan processes. Most of the Sanitation District’s network devices have reached the end of their design life. This project will replace 243 switches, 105 routers, and other items that are part of the network management control system. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds by protecting critical wastewater infrastructure to ensure the continuous flow of wastewater. The project will protect wastewater automation processes against digital threats and other disruptions, keeping utility services reliably and safely in service for ratepayers.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: El Rancho Unified School District
Project Name: Science and Innovation Building Project
Recipient Address: 8910 Slauson Ave, Pico Rivera, CA 90
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Justification: The funds will be used to construct a modern Science and Innovation building for El Rancho High School. The new building will replace outdated facilities demolished in 2019. The two-story facility will house eight spacious classrooms with storage and restroom facilities on each floor. The Science and Innovation building will also provide state-of-the-art laboratories to enhance STEM education and improve academic achievement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because funding will improve educational opportunities and academic outcomes for public school students pursuing STEM education. El Rancho Unified School District’s demographic makeup is 97.2% Hispanic/Latino and 76.3% of its students are socioeconomically disadvantaged, so it is critical to provide tailored support to narrow achievement gaps and ensure equal opportunities for all students.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: Foothill Transit
Project Name: Zero Emissions Bus Program
Recipient Address: 100 S. Covina Ave, Suite 200, West Covina, CA 91790
Amount Requested: $6,318,000
Project Description and Justification: The funding would be used to replace 24 retirement-eligible compressed natural gas (CNG) buses with zero-emissions buses. The deployment of zero-emissions buses (ZEB) will continue Foothill Transit’s delivery of cleaner, smarter transit service in one of the nation’s most congested regions. Foothill Transit has one of the largest ZEB fleets in the nation thanks to its recent acquisition of 33 hydrogen fuel cell buses, two double-deck electric coaches, and 16 single-deck electric coaches. The Agency’s ultimate goal is to deploy a fully zero-emissions bus fleet to meet the requirements of the California Air Resources Board. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because Foothill Transit’s service area covers a population of 2 million residents and would improve their quality of life through traffic mitigation, cleaner air, and economic development throughout the region. Funding for zero-emissions buses would enhance Foothills Transit services, including lifeline and mobility options, to several employment hubs, large universities, community colleges, medical care providers, and other vital resources.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: Rio Hondo Community College
Project Name: Public Safety Scenario Training Unit
Recipient Address: 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier, CA 90601
Amount Requested: $1,700,000
Project Description and Justification: The project would support Cerritos Community College District's implementation of a public safety training program. Funding would provide virtual reality technology and equipment to expand education and scenario-based training in a safe, controlled environment. The project would ensure that law enforcement officers are well-prepared to handle high-pressure situations with essential skills in de-escalation, tactical response, and decision-making under pressure. The project would help law enforcement officers respond effectively to complex situations through a wide range of trainings scenarios. The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds by expanding Rio Hondo Community College's current public safety training offerings. The project will enhance public safety outcomes by adopting new training practices in key areas including use-of-force policy, tactics, equipment, and information needs.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Recipient Name: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Requested by City of La Habra, CA)
Project Name: City of La Habra Water System Improvements Program
Recipient Address: 915 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Amount Requested: $250,000
Project Description and Justification: This project would fund a Project Partnership Agreement between the City of La Habra and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers defining a concise scope of work for upgrading the City’s water system facilities. The project would address PFAS, PFOA, and other organic and inorganic compounds in the City’s groundwater supply. The project would augment the City’s water system with potable water in compliance with state and federal safe drinking water quality standards by upgrading two existing groundwater wells and constructing a new well. These wells would increase water quality, allow the City to pump and store water used for drinking water, and decrease the City’s need to import water. The project will ensure that La Habra residents have access to a reliable source of safe drinking water. It will reduce the cost of water for La Habra residents by lessening the City’s need for imported water. This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds by improving water quality, reducing utility costs by decreasing reliance on imported water, and providing residents more reliable access to safe drinking water.
Disclosure Letter: Click here.