Community Project Funding
Rep. Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07)
Community Project Funding
Member Submissions FY2026
(May 23, 2025) - Below are Rep. Tom Kean, Jr.'s fifteen Community Project Funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration:
Warren Community College Agricultural Education and Training Center in Warren County, New Jersey
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies
Amount: $978,625
Recipient: Warren County Community College
Location: 475 NJ-57 Washington, New Jersey 07882
Justification: The funding would be used for improvements to the existing Agricultural Education and Training Center’s facilities to serve as a location for training students on vocational agriculture and culinary studies. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it provides for workforce development opportunities, local economic growth, spurs innovations, opens the door to educational access, and broadens community engagement.
Washington Township, New Jersey Police Department Building Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies
Amount: $560,000
Recipient: Washington Township, New Jersey
Location: 43 Schooley’s Mountain Road Long Valley, NJ 07853
Justification: The project would be used for replacing, repairing, and renovating certain features of the Washington Township Police Department Building, such as roof replacement, HVAC air handler and condenser replacement, and parking lot replacement. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it will enhance officer and public safety, operational efficiency, and reduce long-term utility and maintenance costs.
Memorial Pond Stormwater Dredging in Borough of Mount Arlington, New Jersey
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $560,000
Recipient: Borough of Mount Arlington, New Jersey
Location: 419 Howard Boulevard Mount Arlington, New Jersey 07856
Justification: The funding will be used for data collection and analysis of the sediment, surveying, engineering, regulatory requirements, and dredging of Memorial Pond. The dredging involves pumping the sediment through a pipeline into geotubes. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds since it will address stormwater drainage for the local and regional community.
City of Summit, New Jersey Glenside Avenue Sidewalk Improvements
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies
Amount: $530,274.60
Recipient: City of Summit, New Jersey
Location: 512 Springfield Ave. Summit, New Jersey 07901
Justification: The funding would be used for critical upgrades to Glenside Avenue, including new ADA-complaint sidewalks on a corridor that suffers from higher traffic than other routes.This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public safety and accessibility while promoting physical activity and community engagement.
Borough of Hopatcong, New Jersey Lead Service Line Replacements
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,456,796
Recipient: Borough of Hopatcong, New Jersey
Location: 111 River Styx Road, Hopatcong, New Jersey 07843
Justification: The funding would be used for completing the initial phase of lead service line replacements along various roadways in the jurisdiction, mainly near low-income households. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it will help improve the quality of drinking water in Hopatcong and reduce the risk of lead contamination in water, which would pose negative health risks and consequences to those who ingest it.
Phillipsburg, New Jersey Riverfront Park Revitalization
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies
Amount: $2,400,000
Recipient: Town of Phillipsburg, New jersey
Location: 12 Filmore Street Phillipsburg, New Jersey 08886
Justification: The funding would be used for revitalizing the existing Delaware River Park to be reused for recreational purposes. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds as it will promote public health and wellbeing, community building, and youth engagement.
Hunterdon County, New Jersey Senior Center Expansion and Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,500,000
Recipient: Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Location: 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900 Flemington, New Jersey 08822
Justification: The funding would be used for assisting Hunterdon County with expanding its senior center which services the entirety of the County and houses a number of programs that benefit low- and moderate- income senior citizens. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it supports health and independence for seniors, offers vital opportunities for social engagement, and assists many seniors on fixed incomes.
Bernards Township, New Jersey Police Department Communications Upgrade
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Amount: $835,000
Recipient: Bernards Township, New Jersey
Location: 1 Collyer Lane, Bernards Township, New Jersey 07920
Justification: The funding would be used for improving the communications capabilities of the Township Police Department and partner emergency response agencies within the Township, which provide for direct radio contact and allow the police to more effectively communicate and facilitate deployment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the equipment purchased will provide interoperable communications capabilities to the Township Police Department.
Township of Warren, New Jersey Public Safety Communications Equipment Upgrade
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Amount: $900,000
Recipient: Township of Warren, New Jersey
Location: 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, New Jersey 07059
Justification: The funding would be used for communication technology upgrades for emergency operations of the police department to allow the agency to meet the growing needs of the community. The equipment upgrade is a valuable lifeline to all emergency services for the township. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the communication equipment upgrade is a valuable lifeline to all emergency services for the township and positively benefits the residents, businesses and corporate employees.
School Resource Officer Vehicle and Equipment for Greenwich Township, New Jersey Police Department
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Amount: $97,606.12
Recipient: Township of Greenwich
Location: 321 Greenwich Street, Stewartsville, New Jersey 08886
Justification: The funding would be used for the purchase of a single police vehicle to be utilized by the Township’s school resource officer dedicated to ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, staff, and residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because having a dedicated vehicle for the school resource officer presents a variety of benefits like ensuring a safe, secure, and supportive environment for students, staff, and residents.
Modernizing the Holland Township Police Department Headquarters in Holland Township, New Jersey
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,025,000
Recipient: Holland Township Department of Police and Public Safety
Location: 61 Church Road, Milford, New Jersey 08848
Justification: Holland Township’s Police Department Headquarters was first constructed in 1976. The current space lacks sufficient office space, locker facility, and processing areas, hindering officers' ability to work effectively, coordinate resources, and serve the community. Both the interior and exterior need to be brought up to modern standards. The project includes the addition of a processing area and sallyport with heightened security measures to facilitate efficient operations. Additionally, the modernized police headquarters can serve as a hub for community engagement and outreach initiatives. The renovated facility can provide space for community meetings, educational programs, and events to foster positive relationships between law enforcement and the community. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is a critical investment for the community which renovates a police building constructed almost 50 years ago and will have a positive impact for the community which will create jobs and simulate economic activity in the local area.
Township of Readington Police Department Expansion and Modernization in Readington, New Jersey
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Amount: $3,000,000
Recipient: Readington Township Police Department
Location: 509 Route 523, Whitehouse Station, New Jersey 08889
Justification: The expansion and modernization initiative for the Readington Township Police Department aims to enhance the operational capacity, efficiency, and community engagement of the department through strategic upgrades and expansion efforts. This comprehensive project encompasses the modernization of infrastructure, technology, and resources to ensure the department is equipped to meet the evolving needs of the community while fostering trust and collaboration between law enforcement and residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is a critical investment for the community which renovates a police building constructed almost 50 years ago and will have a positive impact for the community which will create jobs and simulate economic activity in the local area.
Mountainside Emergency Operations Center
Subcommittee: Homeland Security
Amount: $420,000
Recipient: Borough of Mountainside
Location: 1385 Route 22 East, Mountainside, New Jersey 07092
Justification: Mountainside’s Borough Hall contains its police department, senior center, recreation department, building and construction office, tax office, clerk’s office, and court. Additionally, there is minimal security to enter certain offices in the building. This funding will allow the Borough to purchase and install new security cameras at the Borough Hall and the fire department, as well as a computerized badged locking system. The locking system would allow the Borough to grant access to certain offices based on employee function. This funding will allow the Borough to install an intercom system at the main entrance to allow police dispatchers to communicate with visitors after hours. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it complies with the allowable use of funds under FEMA's EOC program, specifically regarding construction and upgrading of a facility.
Sparta Township for Pump Station Improvements
Subcommittee: Interior and Environment
Amount: $400,000
Recipient: Sparta Township
Location: 65 Main Street Sparta, New Jersey 07871
Justification: The proper flow of wastewater is essential to ensure a safe, healthy community in Sparta Township. Through the proposed upgrades to the White Deer Plaza Pump Station, this project will improve surface/groundwater quality. This project will serve as a worthy use of taxpayer dollars, as it will eliminate any risks associated with pump station failure, promote surface and groundwater quality, and ensure the maximum operational efficiency of the pump station to reduce municipal energy costs.
Byram Township Police Department Renovation
Subcommittee: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,787,500
Recipient: Byram Township
Location: 10 Mansfield Drive, Byram Township, New Jersey 07874
Justification: The Township is in dire need of a new police department headquarters, currently operating out of a set of mobile construction trailers from the 1970s.This funding will allow the police department to move into an existing 4,500 square foot office building and renovate it to be suitable to house their police headquarters. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the department is in dire need of a new facility and the department is instrumental in the daily lives of the township and its citizens.
Community Project Funding (CPF) Information
CPF is a process that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. This process includes robust eligibility, ethics, and transparency guidelines and is only available to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as some non-profits. Additionally, only projects with evidence of strong support from the community will be considered, and evidence of this support and community need is required as part of your submission.
What is required for requesting Community Project Funding?
- Community Support. Community engagement and support is crucial in determining which projects are worthy of Federal funding. Only projects with demonstrated community support will be considered. This recommendation builds on past Committee reforms, and Members will be required to present to the Committee evidence of community support that were compelling factors in their decision to submit the request.
- Ban on For-Profit recipients. The Committee is imposing a ban on directing Community Project Funding to for-profit entities.
- Matching requirements. Several Federal programs eligible for Community Project Funding requests require a State or local match for projects either by statute or according to longstanding policy. The Committee will not waive these matching requirements for Community Project Funding requests, so it is important that Member offices discuss with their State and local officials the ability for localities to meet matching requirements prior to requesting a project. Note: This does not mean that matching funds must be in-hand prior to requesting a project, but that local officials must have a plan to meet such requirements in order for such a project to be viable.
- One-year funding. Each project request must be for Fiscal Year 2026 funds only and cannot include a request for multiyear funding. However, the performance period for a project funded with amounts provided in Fiscal Year 2026 will depend on the appropriations account from which it is funded and may be longer than one year.
- State, local or Tribal governmental entities as grantees. Members are encouraged to consider public entities as primary grantees to oversee the completion of the project.
- For infrastructure projects, many States have established lists or intended use plans with projects that have already been vetted by governmental officials (e.g. drinking water, wastewater and highways).
- Non-profits as grantees. Requester will need to provide evidence that the recipient is a nonprofit organization by either supplying the Employer Identification Number or an IRS determination letter. Further, many water projects often partner with non-profit entities to complete projects. Therefore, projects may also be directed to non-profits with an inherently governmental function.
Ethics and Transparency Requirements
The following requirements apply to all CPF requests:
- Each Member may only submit 15 CPF projects to the Appropriations Committee for consideration. Of those 15, not all 15 will be successfully funded. If your project is one of the 15 submitted, the full details of your request (including the information provided below) are required to be posted publicly online on this website.
- The Government Accountability Office will conduct a mandatory audit of a sample of enacted community project funding and report its findings to Congress. This report will likely be made public at some point.
- A Member, their spouse, and immediate family may not have any financial interest in the project.
- Federal Nexus Requirement: In order to ensure a federal nexus exists for each funded project, the Committee will only fund projects that are tied to a federal authorization law. Members must include a written statement describing the federal nexus for each Community Project Funding request. Subcommittee guidance will include example language Members can use to make the required statement.
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