COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS

Congressman Ryan's FY27 Community Project Funding Requests:

Police Boat Acquisition

Project Recipient: Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department

Recipient Address: 16 Church Street, Greenwood Lake, NY 10925

Amount Requested: $282,480

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Village of Greenwood Lake Police Department will use these funds to acquire a law enforcement patrol vessel for use on Greenwood Lake. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the police boat will allow Greenwood Lake PD to conduct patrols and respond swiftly to emergencies, enforce safety regulations, and protect those who live, work, and recreate on the lake. This project will increase the effectiveness of law enforcement, allowing officers to enforce speed restrictions, prevent reckless boating, and create a safer environment for officers and residents.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Esopus Fire District Fire Apparatus Acquisition

Project Recipient: Esopus Fire District

Recipient Address: 1142 Route 9W, Esopus, NY 12429

Amount Requested: $660,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Esopus Fire District will use these funds to acquire a new rescue engine to replace aging apparatus that has exceeded its operational lifespan. The new vehicle will support fire suppression, technical rescue, and emergency medical response for a rural district covering a large geographic area. Reliable fire apparatus is essential public safety infrastructure in rural communities where long response distances make equipment failures particularly dangerous. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will protect residents and reduce long-term costs associated with emergency repairs and delayed response.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Highland Falls Sewer Rehabilitation Initiative

Project Recipient: Village of Highland Falls

Recipient Address: 303 Main Street, Highland Falls, NY 10928

Amount Requested: $2,100,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Village of Highland Falls will use these funds to rehabilitate aging sewer infrastructure serving its residents. The project will address deteriorated sewer lines and related infrastructure that pose environmental and public health risks. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because proactive rehabilitation prevents costly emergency failures, protects local waterways, and maintains the basic public utility that Highland Falls residents depend on daily.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Village of Goshen Village Hall Renovation

Project Recipient: Village of Goshen

Recipient Address: 276 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924

Amount Requested: $1,069,750

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Village of Goshen will use these funds to renovate Village Hall, the central hub of municipal government serving residents of the Orange County seat. The project will address structural deficiencies, improve ADA accessibility, and modernize the facility to meet current standards. Renovating Village Hall protects a significant public investment, improves access for all residents, and ensures the Village can continue delivering essential services efficiently.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

City of Port Jervis DPW Garage Project

Project Recipient: City of Port Jervis

Recipient Address: 20 Hammond Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771

Amount Requested: $1,650,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The City of Port Jervis will use these funds to construct a new Department of Public Works garage facility to house and maintain the City's vehicle fleet and equipment. Proper municipal fleet storage reduces long-term repair costs, extends equipment life, and protects significant public investments, enabling Port Jervis to maintain public works operations more effectively and at lower cost to taxpayers.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Village of Red Hook for WWTP Upgrade & STEP Sewer System — Phase 2

Project Recipient: Village of Red Hook

Recipient Address: 7467 S. Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Village of Red Hook will use these funds to expand its wastewater treatment plant capacity and extend its sewer collection system to serve additional properties, including sites that could support new affordable housing. The project replaces substandard septic systems that threaten the Village's underlying aquifer — its drinking water supply. This investment protects public health, enables housing development, and delivers lasting environmental and community benefits.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Town of Hyde Park for Route 9 Central Sewer District Project

Project Recipient: Town of Hyde Park

Recipient Address: 4383 Albany Post Road, Hyde Park, NY 12538

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of Hyde Park will use these funds to construct a new municipal sanitary sewer district serving commercial properties along the Route 9 corridor that are currently served by failing on-site septic systems. Failing septic systems in Hyde Park's central business corridor pose environmental and public health risks and limit economic development. This investment resolves those hazards and directly enables downtown revitalization and new mixed-use development.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Town of New Windsor for Stewart Water Treatment Plant Phase I — Water Storage Tank

Project Recipient: Town of New Windsor

Recipient Address: 555 Union Avenue, New Windsor, NY 12553

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of New Windsor will use these funds to construct a new 2-million-gallon water storage tank, the first phase of a project to address PFAS contamination in the Town's water supply. This phase enables construction of a new water treatment plant by replacing an aging reservoir that must be taken out of service. This investment is a critical step toward providing PFAS-free drinking water to New Windsor residents and neighboring communities.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Town of Wappinger for Hilltop Well Field Phase II Filtration Improvements

Project Recipient: Town of Wappinger

Recipient Address: 20 Middlebush Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of Wappinger will use these funds to install water quality treatment and carbon filtration systems at the Hilltop Well Field. The project addresses PFAS contamination and filter fouling that have been identified at multiple wells. This investment ensures compliance with federal Safe Drinking Water Act standards and the long-term reliability of the community's water supply.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Town of Chester for Walton Lake Estates Supply and Distribution Improvement

Project Recipient: Town of Chester

Recipient Address: 1786 Kings Highway, Chester, NY 10918

Amount Requested: $1,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of Chester will use these funds to improve drinking water source capacity, distribution infrastructure, and treatment processes in the Walton Lake Estates Water District by developing wells and constructing a new pump station and treatment facility. This project directly protects the drinking water quality and system reliability for Walton Lake Estates residents, addressing identified vulnerabilities before they become failures and protecting public health for a growing residential community.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Ulster County Emergency Operations Center

Project Recipient: County of Ulster

Recipient Address: 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401

Amount Requested: $3,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: Ulster County will use these funds to construct a new Emergency Operations Center to replace its existing facility, which lacks the space and capabilities required to coordinate modern emergency response operations. A fully capable EOC is foundational emergency management infrastructure — enabling multi-agency coordination during disasters, emergencies, and public health crises. This investment protects lives and improves emergency response outcomes for Ulster County residents.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Orange County Emergency Operations Center

Project Recipient: County of Orange

Recipient Address: 255 Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924

Amount Requested: $2,700,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: Orange County will use these funds to upgrade its Emergency Operations Center with critical infrastructure improvements to meet current FEMA standards and enhance the County's capacity to coordinate emergency response. Orange County's EOC serves as the nerve center for emergency response across one of the Hudson Valley's most populous counties. Upgrading this facility ensures effective coordination during crises affecting residents throughout the region.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Schunnemunk Road Improvements

Project Recipient: Village of Kiryas Joel

Recipient Address: 51 Forest Road, Monroe, NY 10950

Amount Requested: $5,000,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Village of Kiryas Joel will use these funds to widen Schunnemunk Road, construct new and improved sidewalks, install ADA-compliant curb extensions and accessible pedestrian access points, add crosswalks and safety islands, and install new traffic signals and street illumination. Kiryas Joel is one of the most densely populated and pedestrian-dependent communities in New York State, with a poverty rate of over 46% and nearly two-thirds of residents relying on walking or transit. This investment directly improves public safety and accessibility for thousands of residents — including children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities — who walk this corridor daily.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

TR Gallo Waterfront Park Improvements

Project Recipient: City of Kingston, NY

Recipient Address: 420 Broadway, Kingston, NY 12401

Amount Requested: $1,800,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The City of Kingston will use these funds to rehabilitate TR Gallo Park, the central public gathering space in Kingston's Historic Waterfront Business District, including ADA-compliant pathway and parking lot improvements, upgraded public restrooms, patio repairs, and new signage. The park is a key driver of economic activity in the surrounding Waterfront District. This investment restores full public access for elderly residents and people with disabilities, and strengthens a community asset serving a neighborhood with a 23% poverty rate.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Woodstock Affordable Housing Site Improvements

Project Recipient: Town of Woodstock

Recipient Address: 45 Comeau Drive, Woodstock, NY 12498

Amount Requested: $2,131,500

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of Woodstock will use these funds for site preparation, public water and sewer infrastructure, and site improvements necessary to support the construction of 16 permanently affordable homes on Town-owned land. The development will serve working families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. This investment leverages publicly owned land to deliver permanently affordable homes in a community facing severe housing shortages, maximizing the impact of every federal dollar.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Child Care Center Upgrades

Project Recipient: Dutchess Community College

Recipient Address: 53 Pendell Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Amount Requested: $1,548,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: Dutchess Community College will use these funds to improve the safety and accessibility of site infrastructure connecting two adjacent child care facilities on its Main Campus. The project will widen the shared campus driveway, construct a dedicated circular drop-off area, install ADA-compliant pedestrian walkways, and complete ancillary site work. The current site requires children and parents to cross an active shared driveway without dedicated drop-off lanes or accessible turnarounds, a documented safety hazard. These improvements will create a safe, accessible environment for the 98 children and families served by the College's two child care programs.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Middletown Regional Police Training Facility

Project Recipient: City of Middletown

Recipient Address: 16 James Street, Middletown, NY 10940

Amount Requested: $1,135,050

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The City of Middletown will use these funds to construct an additional building at an existing regional law enforcement training facility, providing expanded classroom and practical training space for recruits and in-service training attendees across Orange County. The existing facility lacks sufficient space to meet regional demand for law enforcement workforce training. This investment expands access to career development and professional training opportunities for public safety workers across the region.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Sheafe Road Elementary School Fire Alarm System Upgrade

Project Recipient: Wappingers Central School District

Recipient Address: 99 Myers Corners Road, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590

Amount Requested: $500,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Wappingers Central School District will use these funds to replace the fire alarm system at Sheafe Road Elementary School with a modern, ADA-compliant integrated system. The existing system generates chronic false alarms that fail to meet ADA and Section 504 standards for effective emergency communication, divert local fire and emergency response resources, and put students with sensory and cognitive disabilities at particular risk. This investment brings the facility into full federal compliance and ensures reliable emergency notification for all students and staff.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Ulster County Public Safety Training Center

Project Recipient: Ulster County

Recipient Address: 244 Fair Street, Kingston, NY 12401

Amount Requested: $3,900,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: Ulster County will use these funds to construct the Ulster County Public Safety Training Center: a regional workforce development facility that will provide scenario-based training classrooms, multi-agency instruction spaces, and skills development and certification training areas for law enforcement, fire service, EMS, and emergency management agencies across the Hudson Valley. This investment creates a shared regional training hub that expands career development access for first responders, supports good public sector jobs, and reduces long-term training costs for the municipalities and taxpayers that fund these agencies.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

Salt Shed Construction

Project Recipient: Town of Warwick

Recipient Address: 132 Kings Highway, Warwick, NY 10990

Amount Requested: $1,496,000

Project Description/Justification for Use of Taxpayer Funds: The Town of Warwick will use these funds to construct an enclosed salt storage structure with a capacity of 5,000 tons. The Town's current road salt stockpile is exposed to weather, allowing salt to leach into the local water supply and threatening the drinking water of Warwick residents and neighboring communities. This investment permanently eliminates that contamination risk, protecting a shared regional water supply serving tens of thousands of residents.

Federal Nexus and Financial Disclosure Statement Linked Here

All Community Project Funding requests must be submitted to our office by Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5PM ET.

Community Project Funding Requests (CPF)

The House Appropriations Committee announced a Community Project Funding initiative to allow Members of Congress to target federal funds towards projects and programs that will address the most significant needs facing the communities they represent. Only state, local, and tribal governments; publicly owned entities (e.g. ports, universities, PUDs, etc.); and eligible non-profits are permitted to request Community Project Funding.

Please note that non-profits are no longer eligible for Community Project Funding in the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account.

Each project account must meet the specified eligibility and/or matching requirements. This is a highly competitive process as our office can only select a limited number of requests for submission to the Appropriations Committee. The Committee will ultimately decide which projects move forward.

*Disclaimer: All requests must comply with House Rules. Submission of your request does not create a binding commitment on any party nor a guarantee that any organization or program will be awarded funding from any federal agency through the appropriation process. Furthermore, the submission, review, and approval of applications for federal funding will be carried out consistent with federal agency rules and regulations. Failure to complete this form fully and provide sufficient information for review may nullify your request.

House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Guidance for Community Project Funding: HERE

House Appropriations Committee Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding – Eligible Accounts: HERE

Additional Subcommittee Guidance

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Homeland Security

NY-18 Form HERE

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies

NY-18 Form HERE

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (Account specific guidance listed below)

Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education

NY-18 Form HERE

All Community Project Funding requests must be submitted to our office by Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5PM ET.

All programmatic and language (non-CPFs) requests must be submitted to our office by Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00pm. The submission forms are live; please fill out the Non-Defense form HERE and the Defense form HERE.

A link to last year’s projects and guidance can be found HERE.

Issues: Government that Works for All