Community Project Funding Requests FY2027
House Committee on Appropriations
Community Project Funding Requests for FY2027
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 2026, although there is no guarantee on how many will be funded.
Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams. Only state and local governments 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 has 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.
Recipient Name: City of Downey
Project Name: City of Downey Police Department Radio Purchase
Recipient Address: 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, CA
Amount Requested: $1,050,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The City of Downey Police Department Interoperable Communications Modernization Project seeks $1,050,000 in Community Project Funding through the DOJ COPS Technology & Equipment program to replace aging portable radios by purchasing 125 all-band portable radios to provide reliable, encrypted, and interoperable communications for frontline police personnel coordinating across Los Angeles County mutual aid partners. The project supports police services delivered by the Downey Police Department, which employs 137 sworn officers (supported by civilian staff and trained volunteers). The communications upgrade is intended to improve officer safety and coordinated emergency response for the community served by the Downey Police Department and during mutual aid operations with regional partners across Los Angeles County.
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Recipient Name: Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
Project Name: Los Angeles District Attorney Office Digital Forensic Capacity and Technology Project
Recipient Address: 211 West Temple Street, Suite 1200
Amount Requested: $483,205.02
Project Description and Justification: The requested $483,205.02 will be used to modernize the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office forensic infrastructure by purchasing 67 new devices, which include forensic laptops, forensic workstations, hard drives, 32 software licenses, and 6 training subscriptions. The Los Angeles District Attorney's office is an affiliate agency of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program. This funding would enhance the agency’s ability to identify child offenders, rescue victims, support successful prosecutions, and provide lasting protection to the community. This project represents a responsible investment of taxpayer funds because it directly addresses the exponential growth in digital evidence associated with child exploitation investigations while improving law enforcement efficiency and victim identification outcomes. Digital forensic software and hardware are essential tools for processing seized devices, analyzing large volumes of data, and converting CyberTip reports into actionable investigations. By modernizing and expanding forensic lab capacity, this project will reduce investigative backlogs, accelerate case resolution, strengthen prosecutions, and ultimately protect vulnerable children in Los Angeles communities. Investing in technology up front prevents far greater long-term social and criminal justice costs associated with unresolved exploitation cases. The uniqueness of the agency is for prosecution support for all Los Angeles County filed cases. The Bureau of Investigation is responsible for assisting the prosecutors with additional follow-up investigation, to include interviews of suspects and witnesses, additional digital forensic analysis and expert testimony, and prosecutorial consultation regarding specialized ICAC modalities. Equipping our digital forensic examiners with the best hardware, software, and training will expand our ability to serve the constituents of Los Angeles.
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Recipient Name: City of Downey
Project Name: City of Downey Stormwater and Urban Runoff Diversion in Furman Park
Recipient Address: 11111 Brookshire Ave; Downey, CA 90241
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The project will divert stormwater and urban runoff from an existing 96-inch RCP storm drain on Florence Avenue to a regional treatment and infiltration system beneath Furman Park. The project will treat runoff to remove pollutants and route it to a below-ground 7 acre-foot precast concrete infiltration basin, capturing and infiltrating approximately 100 acre-feet annually to reduce pollutants entering the Rio Hondo Channel, alleviate local flooding, and recharge the Central Groundwater Basin. The project has already received city and regional funding through the Safe Clean Water Program and the Caltrans Cooperative Implementation Agreement Grant, and was developed to reduce pollutants entering the Lower Los Angeles River watershed. The project benefits the community served by the City of Downey and surrounding/upstream communities within the DA Cooperative Implementation Agreement C area that use Furman Park facilities and benefit from watershed compliance.
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Recipient Name: Orange County Transportation Authority
Project Name: OC Loop Segment A
Recipient Address: 550 S. Main Street; Orange, CA 92868
Amount Requested: $3,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The OC Loop Vision will convert existing railroad right-of-way to a Class I bikeway, providing alternative modes of transportation. The project is 66 miles in total of seamless connections to provide broader opportunity for people to bike, walk, and connect to some of California's most scenic beaches and inland reaches. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will provide alternative transportation options to residents through Orange County, including the City of La Habra, and convert existing unused railroad tracks to usable bike and pedestrian traffic. This sort of trail project is associated with growth of property values, increased retail spending, improved tax bases, and attraction of new businesses. This project is a return in benefits to health, mobility, recreation, and safety, and will exceed the cost of completing the Loop.
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Recipient Name: City of Santa Fe Springs
Project Name: City of Santa Fe Springs Oil Well Abandonment on City-Owned Sites
Recipient Address: 11710 Telegraph Rd; Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The City of Santa Fe Springs is implementing a comprehensive environmental restoration initiative involving the decommissioning of legacy oil wells and the remediation of contaminated soil and groundwater at a former petroleum-extraction site. Historical oil production activities have resulted in abandoned wells, subsurface contamination, and degraded soil conditions that pose environmental, health, and safety risks. The project aims to eliminate these hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and return the site to a condition suitable for future redevelopment. Project activities will include the proper abandonment and sealing of inactive oil wells, the assessment and removal of contaminated soil, groundwater monitoring and treatment, and the installation of long-term environmental controls where necessary. These actions are consistent with the Clean Water State Revolving Fund's priorities - including groundwater protection, public health and safety, cost-effective, long-term environmental benefit, and community revitalization.
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Recipient Name: El Rancho Unified School District
Project Name: El Rancho High School Science and Innovation
Recipient Address: 9333 Loch Lomond Dr; Pico Rivera, CA 90660
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The El Rancho Unified School District seeks funding to construct a state-of-the-art Science and Innovation Building at El Rancho High School in Pico Rivera, California. This project aims to replace outdated science facilities that were demolished in 2019. The new building will span 17,200 square feet over two stories and will include: - Eight modern classrooms equipped with the latest educational technology. - Laboratories and workrooms designed for hands-on STEM education. - Restrooms on both floors to accommodate students and staff. - Improved HVAC and air circulation systems to ensure a healthy and safe learning environment. Collaborative spaces to foster teamwork and innovation. This project will enhance the quality of STEM education, narrow the achievement gaps, and provide modern facilities to support 21st-century learning. The building is crucial in attracting talented educators, empowering students, and elevating the academic standards in the community.
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Recipient Name: South Central Family Health Center
Project Name: Montebello Family Health Center Chronic Disease Management Department
Recipient Address: 4425 S Central Ave; Los Angeles, CA 90011
Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00
Project Description and Justification: This project will renovate the Montebello Family Health Center to increase capacity in its Chronic Care Disease Management department to deliver comprehensive, integrated health care services. The new Montebello expansion project will add two office rooms, a waiting area, registration desk and two additional exam rooms to provide screenings, check-ups, nutritional support and education, behavioral health services and vision care. The funding will also help integrate nutritional programs for increased food security and access to healthy, nutritious meals. This coordinated approach aligns with public health guidance, emphasizing prevention and management of obesity, physical inactivity and hypertension as key drivers of chronic disease outcomes. The project will increase access to timely and comprehensive care, improve chronic disease outcomes and reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospitalizations, strengthening the healthcare infrastructure for medically underserved residents in the district.
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Recipient Name: City of La Habra
Project Name: El Centro-Lions Park Renovation Project
Recipient Address: 110 East La Habra Boulevard; La Habra, California
Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The El Centro–Lions Park Renovation Project is a strong use of taxpayer funds because it improves a heavily used public asset that provides broad community benefits while ensuring the park meets modern safety and accessibility standards. The project will replace outdated and non-ADA compliant infrastructure, including the existing playground and walkways, allowing residents of all ages and abilities to safely access and enjoy the park. El Centro–Lions Park serves as a central gathering place for the community and hosts events such as the La Habra Host Lions Club’s annual Corn Festival, a local tradition for more than 75 years, as well as community ceremonies at the adjacent Veterans Memorial Hall. By modernizing aging facilities and improving recreational and gathering spaces, the project will extend the useful life of a vital public resource and enhance quality of life for residents while ensuring long-term value for taxpayer investment.
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Recipient Name: City of Montebello
Project Name: Grant Rea Park Community Center and Snack Bar Project
Recipient Address: 1600 West Beverly Boulevard; Montebello, CA 90640
Amount Requested: $1,250,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The Grant Rea Park Community Center project includes improvements to the Grant Rea Park Community Center and Snack Bar, which will benefit the community, as improvements to said facilities will allow for previously unusable spaces to be utilized by the community and local organizations. The lack of a functional and safe meeting center and snack bar limits access to vital fundraising opportunities for the non-profit organizations that utilize the park and impacts the local economy by deterring local and regional tournaments from selecting the park as an option for hosting. The proposed project will allow the renovated facilities to serve as a usable area for local non-profit sports organizations, neighborhood watch programs, City public outreach efforts, and as a voting center for local elections.
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Recipient Name: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Project Name: San Gabriel Valley Project Pipeline
Recipient Address: 1333 S Mayflower Ave; Monrovia, CA 91016
Amount Requested: $2,500,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The SGVRHT Project Pipeline, provides gap financing to complete affordable housing projects, which have an immediate and long-lasting impact on low income and unhoused households in the San Gabriel Valley. The Project Pipeline is comprised of shovel-ready projects in need of local financing commitment and represents a concerted effort to address the affordable housing need in the San Gabriel Valley. The Project Pipeline is an evolving commitment to ensuring all residents of the San Gabriel Valley have a safe, decent place to call home. CPF funding will be used to provide construction to permanent financing in the form of residual receipts loans which is critically important to ensure projects can be completed. SGVRHT funded projects can leverage a CPF investment to secure additional local and state funding, including LIHTC, averaging 22 additional dollars of investment per dollar of CPF funding. The SGVRHT has funded nearly 1000 units to date and its current Pipeline represents more than 450 units that can be delivered with additional gap financing.
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Recipient Name: Whittier Union High School District
Project Name: Whittier High School Athletic Field Renovation
Recipient Address: 9401 South Painter Avenue; Whittier, CA 90605
Amount Requested: $4,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The Whittier Union High School District Athletic Field Renovation Project will incorporate competitive athletic lighting into a planned, comprehensive modernization of the outdoor athletic facilities at Whittier High School. Whittier High School serves a large, predominantly Latino student population that deserves access to safe, modern, and equitable athletic infrastructure. This investment will expand the impact of a broader $11,000,000 facility renovation by enabling evening use of the upgraded complex—extending athletic programming, increasing community access, and supporting student health and academic achievement. Evening competition hours also mean that working parents—who cannot leave jobs mid-afternoon—can attend their children's games and meets, a direct quality-of-life benefit for the community.
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Recipient Name: City of La Mirada
Project Name: Creek Park Pedestrian Bridges Reconstruction
Recipient Address: 13700 La Mirada Boulevard; La Mirada, CA 90638
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The City of La Mirada is seeking Community Project Funding to replace three aging pedestrian bridges within Creek Park, a 26-acre park serving residents of La Mirada, Whittier, and unincorporated Los Angeles County. These bridges provide critical connections across the creek and are essential for safe and continuous access throughout the park. Following the recent successful construction of a vehicle bridge, which significantly improved safety and accessibility, three additional bridges remain in deteriorated condition and do not meet current ADA standards. These structures limit accessibility for individuals with disabilities, seniors, and families, and present ongoing maintenance and safety concerns.
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Recipient Name: City of Norwalk
Project Name: Norwalk Community Link Microtransit Mobility Enhancement Project
Recipient Address: 12700 Norwalk Blvd; Norwalk, CA 90650
Amount Requested: $911,318.00
Project Description and Justification: This project will sustain Norwalk Community Link, a safe and affordable microtransit service that expands reliable transportation for working families, seniors, students, and persons with disabilities who depend on public transit for daily mobility needs. Funding will support the procurement of fifteen (15) passenger vans, including three (3) Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles (WAVs), enabling the program to transition from pilot to permanent operations upon pilot completion in 2027. Norwalk Community Link is a shared-ride, on-demand mobility service launched on January 12, 2026 that complements Norwalk Transit System’s (NTS) fixed-route bus network by providing flexible transportation for neighborhood trips and first and last mile connections within Norwalk and portions of Santa Fe Springs and La Mirada. Several low-ridership corridors in the NTS service area operate with 45-60 minute fixed-route headways, increasing rider exposure along busy roadways and creating barriers for residents trying to reach work, school, or medical appointments on time. Norwalk Community Link provides a safer, more responsive mobility option by reducing wait times and offering reliable curb-to-curb transportation for riders who are most transit reliant. Agency-owned vehicles will allow NTS to maintain the program beyond the pilot phase while improving operational oversight. Direct control of vehicle maintenance, drivers, and daily service operations will increase cost efficiency, reduce long-term operating expenses, and keep vehicles in a strong state of good repair resulting in longer asset life and more reliable service. Maintaining this service also supports regional transportation readiness for major international sporting events scheduled in Los Angeles, including FIFA World Cup matches and the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games by providing an additional safe and affordable public transit option for residents and visiting families.
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Recipient Name: City of Pico Rivera
Project Name: Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station
Recipient Address: 6615 Passons Blvd; Pico Rivera, CA
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: This project will advance the Pico Rivera Regional Rail Station through 60% Design and Environmental Review. Building upon the recently completed Los Angeles Metro Feasibility Study, this request will fund the advancement of the locally preferred alternative for a new regional rail station along the Los Angeles–San Diego–San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) Corridor, one of the busiest intercity passenger rail corridors in the United States and a corridor of national significance for both passenger travel and freight goods movement. Running through Pico Rivera, the corridor is currently served by the Metrolink Orange County Line and the 91/Perris Valley Line, as well as the Amtrak Pacific Surfliner. These critical transit lines connect employment centers, regional destinations, and affordable housing across multiple metropolitan regions. The project represents a rare and time-sensitive opportunity to complete an environmental review, address regional freight and passenger conflicts, and catalyze transformative transit-oriented community and economic development in a city that currently lacks direct access to high-quality rail transit. The station site is designated for transit-oriented development and a future downtown core under Pico Rivera 2035. The station will anchor a planned sports and entertainment district in partnership with the United Soccer League, including professional men’s and women’s teams, mixed-use development, hospitality, retail, housing, and destination-oriented entertainment. The station is the enabling infrastructure that makes this transformation viable, supporting event access, reducing congestion during large gatherings, and stimulating sustained private investment. Construction, operations, hospitality, and commercial activity generated by this district will create high-quality jobs and restore economic momentum at a time when the City is absorbing significant losses from the Whittier Narrows Dam Project, while stimulating private investment that multiplies the impact of public dollars.
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Recipient Name: City of Whittier
Project Name: The Broadway Park Renovation Project
Recipient Address: 13230 Penn St.; Whittier, CA 90602
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The Broadway Park Renovation Project is a planned reinvestment in a neighborhood park in the City of Whittier intended to expand equitable access to safe and welcoming recreational space for residents in and near Uptown Whittier. Funding will support the modernization of Broadway Park through improved playground facilities, expanded recreation amenities, increased shade, and upgrades to aging park infrastructure. These improvements are based on community-identified needs and align with priorities established in the City’s adopted Parks Master Plan and Parks Priority List.
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Recipient Name: City of Walnut
Project Name: Walnut Senior Center Emergency Power Resiliency Upgrades
Recipient Address: 21201 La Puente Rd; Walnut, CA 91789
Amount Requested: $375,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The city is requesting to significantly expand the emergency power capacity and resiliency of the Walnut Senior Center, and install new, larger-capacity generators designed to support full facility operations, including HVAC systems, lighting, kitchen services, and critical building infrastructure. With increased capacity, the facility will be able to safely serve a greater number of residents, particularly vulnerable populations, as a fully operational cooling center and emergency shelter. Overall, the project provides long-term, permanent risk reduction by transforming the facility from limited emergency capability to a fully resilient community resource. Without reliable backup power the city’s HVAC systems cannot function during extended outages.
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Recipient Name: City of La Habra
Project Name: Oeste Park Renovations
Recipient Address: 110 East La Habra Boulevard; La Habra, California
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The Oeste Park Renovations Project will modernize and improve one of the City of La Habra’s most heavily used community parks by replacing aging infrastructure and enhancing accessibility for visitors. Oeste Park is located on the west side of La Habra, directly adjacent to the communities of Whittier and La Mirada. Residents of La Mirada and Whittier frequently commute to La Habra to enjoy the facilities at Oeste Park. The project will include the renovation of the existing playground and surrounding park amenities to ensure the facilities meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. These upgrades will allow children and families of all abilities to safely use the playground and surrounding recreational areas while improving the overall functionality and safety of the park. In addition to playground improvements, the project will include parking lot renovations and other site upgrades designed to improve access, circulation, and overall usability of the park. Oeste Park was originally built in 1965 and many of its facilities are now outdated and in need of modernization. Renovating the playground and surrounding amenities will allow the City to bring the park up to modern standards while preserving an important recreational asset that has served the community for decades.
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Recipient Name: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Project Name: Regional Bus Stop Improvements Program
Recipient Address: One Gateway Plaza; Los Angeles, CA 90012
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The request will fund upgrades to bus stops across Los Angeles —adding shade, seating, lighting, real-time arrival information, and accessibility features in partnership with local jurisdictions—to improve transit access, safety, and community vitality, support riders in transit-reliant areas during extreme heat, activate streetscapes, boost local businesses, promote sustainability, strengthen connections to jobs, schools, and services, create opportunities for local art and employment, and advance equity, safety, and urban resilience.
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Recipient Name: Rio Hondo Community College
Project Name: Río Hondo College Campus Bike Access Mobility Initiative (CBAMI)
Recipient Address: 3600 Workman Mill Rd.; Whittier, CA 90601
Amount Requested: $250,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The Project would eliminate a transit infrastructure gap that – if left untreated – could hinder the academic success and career readiness of students. There is a growing population of students who rely on E-bikes to cover the first and last miles of their commutes to and from the main campus. However, there are no E-bike charging stations, bike racks on campus shuttles, or secure storage areas for E-bikes. The CBAMI Project would enable the College to install charging stations, include heavy-duty bike racks on campus shuttles, and add storage lockers to safely store E-bikes. The CBAMI project would improve access to Rio Hondo College campus for students who cannot afford single-occupancy vehicles and rely on buses and E-bikes to travel to and from campus.
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Recipient Name: City of Diamond Bar
Project Name: Diamond Bar Civic Center Energy Resilience Project
Recipient Address: 21810 Copley Drive; Diamond Bar, CA 91765
Amount Requested: $1,200,000.00
Project Description and Justification: The State of California is requiring local governments to transition municipal vehicle fleets to zero-emission vehicles. This transition to electric vehicles will significantly increase electricity demand at the Civic Center. To manage this increased demand, the Project proposes installation of a solar photovoltaic shade structure (solar carport) that will generate renewable energy on-site, while providing covered parking for fleet vehicles and charging infrastructure. In addition, a new battery energy storage system would be installed to allow the City to store solar energy produced during the day and use it during peak demand periods or outages. Together, these systems would help offset the additional electrical demand associated with fleet electrification and reduce long-term energy costs. The Project also includes deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure for the City’s fleet vehicles, as well as municipal fleet charging stations to support the entire City’s transition to zero-emission vehicles. Further, the Civic Center's aging emergency generator will be replaced to ensure backup power during outages and emergencies such as extreme heat events, which place significant stress on the electrical grid and increase the risk of power disruptions. Overall, this Project will create a more resilient and energy-efficient Civic Center campus while supporting the City’s compliance with state zero-emission fleet requirements. It will greatly strengthen the reliability of the Civic Center’s energy infrastructure and thereby reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve regional air quality, lower long-term municipal electricity costs, and help ensure that critical public services remain available to the community during emergencies and extreme weather events.
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