Appropriations & Community Project Funding Requests
The Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations and Community Project Funding application and submission process is now complete. Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent.
Below are the 20 Community Project Funding requests, in alphabetical order, that Congresswoman Chu submitted for consideration to the House Appropriations Committee for FY2027.
Project Sponsor: City of Alhambra
Project Name: Alhambra Fire-KME Pumper Truck
Project Sponsor Location: 111 South First Street, Alhambra, CA 91801
Requested Amount: $1,100,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase a KME pumper fire truck for the Alhambra Fire Department. Over the past five years, the Alhambra Fire Department has responsibly replaced three of its four aging engines. To complete the modernization of the fleet and ensure operational readiness, the Department seeks funding for one additional KME Pumper Engine. This investment will bring the fleet up to current safety and performance standards and ensure dependable service for years to come. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the primary objective of this project, the purchase of a fire truck, is to provide safety to the general public. Beyond the protection of life, a fire truck serves to protect and minimize the loss of property, thereby creating a sense of economic stability for the community. Visible emergency services reassure residents that their safety is a priority which strengthens trust in local government and development initiatives.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Cucamonga Valley Water District
Project Name: Valle Vista Waterline Replacement Project
Project Sponsor Location: 10440 Ashford St., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
Requested Amount: $2,056,600
Project Description: The funding would be used to design and construct approximately 4,200 linear feet of 12-inch cement mortar–lined and coated waterline along Valle Vista Drive in Rancho Cucamonga, California. This new waterline would replace an existing 8-inch waterline originally installed in 1973, which has exceeded its useful service life and is increasingly susceptible to deterioration, leaks, and failure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the existing undersized pipeline limits the available fire flow and hydraulic capacity during peak demand and emergency response situations. Replacing this aging infrastructure will reduce the risk of leaks, main breaks, and costly emergency repairs that disrupt service and burden taxpayers.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Foothill Municipal Water District
Project Name: Mt. View Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project
Project Sponsor Location: 4536 Hampton Road, La Cañada-Flintridge, CA 91011
Requested Amount: $1,725,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for the replacement of a defunct local well from the 1920s with a new Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) well. The project will help to reduce the need for imported water purchases from Metropolitan Water District, reducing the operating costs within the Altadena region by up to 40%. The ASR capabilities will allow for the infiltration of water into the groundwater basin during wet years, improving local groundwater basin levels for drinking water storage. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide additional water supply resiliency and reduce operating expenditures and cost burdens in the fire-stricken Altadena region of Los Angeles County, California.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation
Project Name: Eaton Fire Trails Restoration
Project Sponsor Location: 1000 S. Fremont Ave. Unit 40, Alhambra, CA 91803
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to restore and enhance the Altadena Crest Trail and Eaton Canyon Natural Area Trails that were damaged in the 2025 Eaton Fire and subsequent storms. Restoration will include rebuilding trail segments, stabilizing slopes, and repairing critical infrastructure. Project improvements will include trail tread reconstruction, drainage and erosion control, infrastructure repair, and installation of updated wayfinding and safety signage. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will restore safe access to a heavily used trail while supporting public health and wildfire resilience. The trails serve as key gateways from the urban San Gabriel Valley into the Angeles National Forest. Prior to the fire, these trails supported more than one million annual visits and provided one of the most accessible connections between densely populated communities and federally managed public lands. Reopening these trails will support both physical and mental health for residents by restoring outdoor recreation opportunities that were lost during a prolonged closure. The proposed improvements will also enhance public safety and strengthen wildfire resilience.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Project Name: Altadena Area Bus Stop Shelters
Project Sponsor Location: 900 S. Fremont Ave., Alhambra, CA 91803
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to fabricate and install up to 15 new bus shelters equipped with benches and trash receptacles at bus stops throughout Eaton Fire-impacted Altadena. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help support residents in areas where wildfire impacts have disrupted daily life and transportation access. The Eaton Fire was a highly destructive wildfire that reduced tree canopy and damaged critical infrastructure, including numerous bus stop shelters in the Altadena area. These shelters will provide essential shade, weather protection, seating, and lighting in areas where natural cover was lost, improving passenger safety and comfort. This critical recovery and rebuilding effort will also encourage transit use, helping reduce vehicle emissions and support cleaner air, and restore safe and dependable access to public transportation.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Project Name: Eaton Fire Area Tree Planting
Project Sponsor Location: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
Requested Amount: $1,930,500
Project Description: The funding would be used to replant approximately 1,650 public parkway trees that burned during the January 2025 Eaton Fire, utilizing 24-in box trees and providing up to one year of watering to ensure successful establishment beyond the standard maintenance period. Planting locations will be prioritized in areas where private property reconstruction has been completed to minimize disruption to recovery efforts. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because restoring the urban forest is essential to rebuilding neighborhood character, improving environmental quality, reducing heat exposure, and supporting long-term community resilience. Federal funding would help accelerate recovery and restore critical green infrastructure in Altadena.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Project Name: Interstate 210 Soundwalls
Project Sponsor Location: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
Requested Amount: $1,214,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to design and construct soundwalls along a portion of the I-210 Freeway in the unincorporated community of La Crescenta-Montrose to mitigate noise impacts to residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the health and quality of life for the residents of La Crescenta-Montrose by absorbing or reflecting noise coming from the I-210 freeway. Findings from a noise study concluded that noise levels measured at various locations within the project limit exceed the Noise Abatement Criteria (NAC) for nearby residential areas and schools.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Los Angeles County Department of Public Works
Project Name: Zane Grey Terrace Septic to Public Sewer Project
Project Sponsor Location: 900 South Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, CA 91803
Requested Amount: $2,400,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to provide municipal sewer services to 11 Eaton Fire impacted parcels in Altadena that were on septic systems, by constructing approximately 1,600 linear feet of new gravity sewer pipeline to connect the properties to a municipal sewer. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a community that was heavily impacted by the Eaton Fire and is critical to supporting the safe and timely recovery of residents as they work to return to their neighborhood, with 10 of the 11 parcels within the project area having lost their homes and now actively pursuing rebuilding efforts. The project will replace aging septic systems that pose risks to public health and the environment, particularly as rebuilding accelerates, and will connect these parcels with the municipal water system instead. These aging septic systems may contribute to potential contamination of soil, groundwater, and nearby surface water, increase long-term maintenance and repair needs, and limit the community’s ability to rebuild in a resilient and sustainable manner.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of Monterey Park
Project Name: Regional Fire Training Facility
Project Sponsor Location: 320 W Newmark Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a Regional Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Training Facility as part of the larger Fire Station 63 development project. The funding will be used to support the training component of the project, which will serve as a multi-agency training hub for Area “C” USAR Task Forces in Los Angeles County. The facility will include a modern classroom capable of accommodating more than 40 personnel, advanced audio-visual technology for interactive and remote learning, and dedicated space for training props that replicate real world rescue scenarios such as structural collapse, confined space incidents, and technical rescue operations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the facility will provide a centralized location where multiple fire departments can conduct joint training exercises focused on complex rescue scenarios such as structural collapse, confined space incidents, and technical rescue operations. Currently, agencies often rely on temporary training sites or travel long distances to access appropriate facilities, which limits the frequency and effectiveness of regional training.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of Pasadena
Project Name: Colorado Street Bridge Barrier Enhancements
Project Sponsor Location: 100 N Garfield, Suite S228, Pasadena, CA 91101
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to install permanent vertical suicide-prevention barrier treatments along both sides and at each end of the Colorado Street Bridge to deter future incidents while preserving the aesthetics and architectural integrity of the bridge as a historic and cultural landmark. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it responds to an increase in suicide incidents along a bridge that serves Pasadena’s 138,000 residents, regional commuters, pedestrians, and visitors and functions as a key east-west arterial connection. Installation of temporary safety barriers has already resulted in a significant reduction in suicides, attempted suicides, and related first responder call-outs, demonstrating the effectiveness of physical deterrent measures.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Pasadena City College
Project Name: Regional CTE & Construction Training Center at Pasadena City College
Project Sponsor Location: 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106
Requested Amount: $4,887,812
Project Description: The funding would be used for the construction of the Regional Career and Technical Education (CTE) & Construction Training Center, a planned 55,000-square-foot facility at Pasadena City College that will train over 450 students per semester in skilled construction programs (e.g. Electrical, Framing, Plumbing, HVAC, Green Building). The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address the gap in the workforce needed to rebuild homes after the 2025 Palisades Fire and Eaton Fire which together destroyed more than 16,000 structures, forced over 150,000 residents to evacuate, and caused an estimated $250–$275 billion in economic damage. One year later, fewer than a dozen homes have been rebuilt, and LA County needs an estimated 30,000-50,000 additional skilled workers to rebuild at the scale displaced families require. This workforce gap spans every fire-impacted community across the county. The Regional CTE Construction Training Center will train workers deployable to Pacific Palisades, Altadena, and every community in between, while also addressing LA County’s long-term structural housing workforce shortage.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Rio Hondo/San Gabriel River Watershed Management Joint Powers Authority
Project Name: Rio Hondo / San Gabriel River Watershed Management Authority Arcadia City Hall Stormwater Capture
Project Sponsor Location: 600 Winston Ave., Bradbury CA 91008
Requested Amount: $3,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to build a subsurface stormwater storage and treatment system at Arcadia City Hall in the City of Arcadia as part of a regional water quality improvement initiative. The project is designed to intercept stormwater runoff from an existing storm drain and divert flows from the Arcadia wash. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help improve the water quality in the Rio Hondo watershed area by capturing and filtering stormwater runoff and providing measurable pollutant reductions in a highly urbanized area. Capturing and treating a portion of storm events will provide measurable long-term pollutant load reductions. Additionally, using a subsurface system integrated within the City Hall site will minimize land impacts and provide added community and environmental benefits with increased utilization of a public space.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of San Gabriel
Project Name: Public Safety Technology Improvement Program
Project Sponsor Location: 425 S. Mission Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91776
Requested Amount: $1,700,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to procure and modernize the City of San Gabriel Police Department’s critical public safety technology equipment, including Conducted Energy Devices (CEDs, or commonly known as TASERs), In-Car Video Systems (dashcams), and Body-Worn Camera Systems (BWCs) for first responders of the Police Department. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because outfitting first responders with the necessary equipment and modern technology is essential to maintain and enhance public safety during critical events and incidents, especially as we approach the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics in the neighboring City of Los Angeles. This equipment will improve professionalism when officers interact with the public, reduce use-of-force incidents, improve communication, encourage policy compliance, and will help meet increasing demands in 21st - century policing for police accountability, transparency, evidence collection, and officer safety.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: San Gabriel Basin Water Quality Authority
Project Name: San Gabriel Basin Restoration Fund
Project Sponsor Location: 1720 W. Cameron Ave. Suite 100, West Covina, CA 91790
Requested Amount: $10,000,000
Project Description: The funding would support the San Gabriel Restoration Fund (PL 106-554), which was established in 2001 to support design, construction and ongoing treatment and remediation costs required to facilitate groundwater cleanup efforts in the San Gabriel Basin. This funding would allow the Fund to continue cleanup activities underway and to address clean-up of orphan sites and non “Record of Decision” projects where there is no responsible party identified or where the responsible party does not have the resources to do the clean-up work. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the San Gabriel Basin provides 90% of the drinking water supply for over 1.5 million residents including residents of Alhambra, Irwindale, La Puente, Rosemead, Azusa, Baldwin Park, City of Industry, El Monte, South El Monte, West Covina and other areas of the San Gabriel Valley.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments
Project Name: San Gabriel Valley Council of Governments’ Residential Wildfire Defense Assessment Pilot Program
Project Sponsor Location: 1333 Mayflower Ave #360, Monrovia, CA 91016
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to implement a comprehensive wildfire mitigation program providing 500 home hardening and defensible space assessments and home hardening microgrants for residents in High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the foothills of the San Gabriel Valley. Through in-person assessments conducted by trained staff, residents will receive individualized property evaluations, prioritized retrofit recommendations, and wildfire preparedness education. Following these assessments, eligible households may receive microgrants to implement critical upgrades such as ember-resistant materials, vegetation management, and other fire mitigation improvements. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the residents of these communities face heightened risks of wildfire incidents, necessitating proactive measures to enhance safety and resilience. This project addresses an urgent and growing wildfire threat in a region where over 84,000 structures are located in the wildland-urban interface and fire frequency has significantly increased in recent decades. Many homes were built prior to modern fire-resistant standards and are located in areas with steep terrain, limited evacuation routes, and high fuel loads.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust
Project Name: San Gabriel Valley Regional Housing Trust Project Pipeline
Project Sponsor Location: 1333 S. Mayflower Avenue, Suite 360, Monrovia, CA 91016
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for site acquisition, construction, and capital improvements of affordable housing developments as prioritized by the SGVRHT Board of Directors. The SGVRHT maintains the San Gabriel Valley Project Pipeline, a list of affordable and homeless housing projects in need of gap financing. 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. Subgrantees are restricted to nonprofit developers or cities that are constructing homeless housing or affordable housing projects. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the need for affordable and homeless housing in the San Gabriel Valley has been declared a crisis, and to date the SGVRHT has already supported the development of 927 permanent housing units and 130 units of interim shelter.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of South Pasadena
Project Name: Wildfire Resilient Urban Forest Management Plan
Project Sponsor Location: 1414 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030
Requested Amount: $375,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to create a comprehensive, data-driven framework for managing the City’s urban forest that will: 1) include a citywide tree inventory, GIS-based canopy and vegetation mapping, wildfire hazard analysis, and prioritized vegetation and fuel management strategies; 2) identify areas where vegetation conditions may contribute to wildfire risk and establish strategic actions to reduce fuel loads, improve defensible space, and promote wildfire - resilient tree species and planting strategies; and 3) establish a community education and outreach program focused on wildfire-resilient landscaping and vegetation management to provide residents with guidance on appropriate tree species, defensible space practices, and vegetation management strategies that reduce wildfire risk while maintaining the environmental benefits of the urban forest. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support both municipal vegetation management and informed homeowner practices that collectively reduce wildfire hazard across the community.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of Temple City
Project Name: Sereno Neighborhood Park
Project Sponsor Location: 9701 Las Tunas Drive, Temple City, California 91780
Requested Amount: $750,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to redevelop a long-blighted property located at 5003 Sereno Avenue into a new neighborhood park for the City of Temple City. The site, which spans just over 9,000 square feet, had previously been a source of ongoing safety and nuisance concerns and ultimately experienced a fire before the city acquired it through an abatement process. Following acquisition, the city has conducted extensive community outreach and listening sessions to ensure the park’s design reflects the specific needs and priorities of local residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Temple City is among the most park-poor communities in Los Angeles County, according to the County’s Open Space and Park Needs Assessment, making this investment critical to expanding access to safe, accessible outdoor space. The property is located within Census Tract 4812.01, a Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) area, and the funding will support construction, labor, and equipment necessary to transform the site into a community-serving neighborhood park. This project will enhance quality of life, promote public health, and provide much-needed green space in an underserved area.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: City of Upland
Project Name: Emergency Operations Center Retrofit Project
Project Sponsor Location: 460 N. Euclid Avenue, Upland, California 91786
Requested Amount: $1,725,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to retrofit and modernize the city-owned former Fire Station 162 into a fully operational Emergency Operations Center (EOC) with improvements including redundant communications systems, enhanced situational awareness displays, satellite connectivity, upgraded radio infrastructure, a coordinated workspace for incident management staff, and building upgrades including HVAC improvements, backup power generation, roof repairs, and interior renovations in order to enable sustained emergency activations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the City of Upland faces significant natural hazards common to foothill communities, including wildfire, flooding, and seismic risk. The EOC would serve as a centralized coordination hub for City departments, the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, law enforcement, public works, utilities, and regional emergency management partners. The facility would support coordination for major incidents including wildfires, earthquakes, flooding, public health emergencies, and infrastructure disruptions.
Member Certification Letter
Project Sponsor: Wrightwood Community Services District
Project Name: Wrightwood Community Center Revitalization and Accessibility
Project Sponsor Location: 1275 Hwy 2, Wrightwood, CA 92397
Requested Amount: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to renovate and improve an existing community services building, a vital and heavily utilized multipurpose facility in this rural mountain town. The project would modernize the building’s kitchen facilities to support the District’s senior meal program and install Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility upgrades throughout the building. Additional improvements include energy-efficient lighting and equipment upgrades to enhance safety, reduce operating costs, and support expanded programming. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the community center serves as an important public community gathering space for Wrightwood residents, particularly young people and senior citizens, and functions as a key coordination site during emergencies, including recent storm events. Enhancing the facility’s infrastructure and accessibility will strengthen its capacity to support emergency operations, expand essential community services, and improve overall community resilience.
Member Certification Letter
Past Fiscal Year Projects
FY 2022 Community Projects Funded
FY 2023 Community Projects Funded
FY 2024 Community Projects Funded
FY 2025 Community Projects Submitted
FY 2026 Community Projects Funded