Community Project Funding

Rep. Budzinski’s FY27 Community Project Funding process is now closed for applications. We expect the FY28 process to open next year. For grant and CPF questions in the interim, please contact Abe.Jones@mail.house.gov.

FY27 Community Project Funding Disclosures:

For Fiscal Year 2027, the House Appropriations Committee accepted Member requests for Community Project Funding (CPF) in appropriations bills. Community Projects Funding is a congressional provision that directs funds toward a specific project within a community. Each Member was limited to no more than 20 Community Project Funding requests across all subcommittees and there is no guarantee that all requested projects 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.

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) – Runway Reconstruction and Safety Improvements

$4,900,000 for runway safety improvements at Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Springfield, IL, Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport (SPI), located at 1200 Capital Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707.
The funding would be used for the reconfiguration of two taxiways, in addition to the necessary pavement removals and grading improvements.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Bunker Hill CUSD #8 Meissner Building Site Revitalization

$1,100,000 for the abatement and demolition of a vacant structure in Bunker Hill, IL, to pave the way for future economic and community development.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8, located at 504 East Warren Street, Bunker Hill, IL 62014.
The funding would be used for the demolition of the former Meissner Elementary School, which has stood vacant and deteriorating for several years.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Canteen Township Community Center Development

$2,000,000 for the construction of a new Multipurpose Community Center in Canteen Township, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Canteen Township, located at 5500 Bunkum Road, Washington Park, IL 62204.
The funding would be used for the construction of a new multipurpose community center to serve as a centralized hub for workforce development and senior and youth programming.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Carlinville CUSD #1 Aladdin Site Ready Project

$1,160,000 for the demolition of a vacant steel mill in Carlinville, IL, to expand future opportunities for economic, community, and workforce development.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Carlinville Community Unit School District #1, located at 829 West Main Street, Carlinville, IL 62626.
The funding would be used for the demolition of an abandoned and deteriorating steel mill, expansion of sewer services to the site, and the extension of a nearby road.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Chestnut Health Systems Infrastructure Revitalization

$1,000,000 for infrastructure upgrades to Chestnut Health Systems’ facility in Belleville, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Chestnut Health Systems, located at 702 West Chestnut Street, Bloomington, IL 61701.
The funding would be used for the replacement of a deteriorating roof, a parking lot reconstruction, and renovating the floor of the main area at the Belleville, IL clinic, located at 12 N. 64th. St., Belleville, IL 62223.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

City of Collinsville Drinking Water PFAS Treatment System Design

$2,000,000 for the design and construction of a PFAS treatment system for municipal drinking water in Collinsville, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Collinsville, located at 125 South Center Street, Collinsville, IL 62234.
The funding would be used for the design and construction of a dedicated per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) treatment system at the city’s municipal drinking water plant.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

City of Decatur – Decatur Moves Regional Microtransit Fleet Expansion

$1,500,000 for the expansion of a regional microtransit system in Decatur, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Decatur, located at 1 Gary K. Anderson Plaza, Decatur, IL 62523.
The funding would be used for the acquisition of 20 ADA-accessible vans to expand the Decatur Moves Regional Microtransit fleet.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

City of Springfield BEACON Outreach Lifesaving Treatment Vehicle Acquisition

$461,000 for the acquisition of a specialized ambulance to respond to mental and behavioral health emergencies in Springfield, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Springfield, located at 800 East Monroe Street, Springfield, IL 62701.
The funding would be used for the acquisition of a specialized ambulance for behavioral health emergencies to expand the city’s emergency response capacity for mental health and drug overdose emergencies.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

City of Urbana, IL – Lincoln Avenue Safety and Efficiency Improvements

$810,000 for the design of a modernized Lincoln Avenue corridor in Urbana, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the City of Urbana, Illinois, located at 400 South Vine Street, Urbana, IL 61801.
The funding would be used for the design of a reconfiguration of a high-volume corridor into a high-functioning three-lane section with optimized signal timing.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Macoupin County Water Service Line Installation

$5,000,000 for the installation of a water service line from Jerseyville to Carlinville, IL, as part of Phase 3 of the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Project.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Illinois Alluvial Regional Water Company, located at 14500 State Highway 16, Fieldon, IL 62031.
The funding would be used to install a finished water line from Stagecoach Road in Jerseyville to Carlinville in an effort to improve water quality and accessibility.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Madison & St. Clair Counties, IL – Cahokia Heights West Interceptor

$5,437,500 for the installation of a new West Interceptor sewer in Cahokia Heights, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District. The funding would be used to modify existing pump stations and for the construction of new high-capacity pump stations and force mains.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will bring critical repairs needed to a sewage system plagued by persistent flooding, helping protect public health and safety.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Madison-Venice Safe & Sound Freight Corridor Project

$2,480,000 for key rail infrastructure upgrades serving Madison and Venice, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Bi-State Development, located at One Metropolitan Square, St. Louis, MO 63102.
The funding would be used for improvements to a high-volume freight corridor in Madison and Venice, Illinois, including the construction of a freight main retaining wall, upgrades to a rail bridge, and the installation of noise mitigation infrastructure.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIUE) National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) Facility Expansion

$2,400,000 for the expansion of the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center’s physical facility.
The entity to receive funding for this project is Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, located at 1 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville, IL 62026.
The funding would be used for the expansion of the University’s Corn to Ethanol Research Center facility.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Springfield Park District Chamberlain Park Revitalization and Safety Improvements

$3,000,000 for accessibility and public safety improvements at Chamberlain Park in Springfield, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Springfield Park District, located at 2500 South 11th Street, Springfield, IL 62703.
The funding would be used for the demolition of dilapidated fencing, installation of new lights and multi-use paths, and the construction of a new parking lot.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

St. Clair County Affordable Senior Housing Development

$3,000,000 for the development of an affordable senior housing complex in Cahokia Heights, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is St. Clair County, located at 19 Public Square, Suite 200, Belleville, IL 62220.
The funding would be used for the construction of a 50-unit, age-restricted low-income residential community.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Upper Mississippi – Illinois Waterway System

$350,000,000 for the continuation of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP).
The entity to receive funding for this project is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District.
The funding would be used for several Mississippi River improvement efforts, including navigation improvements, aquatic ecosystem restoration, and modernization of Lock 25.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Village of Bethalto Water Main Replacement

$805,000 for the replacement of failing water main in Bethalto, IL, to address persistent water quality issues.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Village of Bethalto, located at 213 North Prairie Street, Bethalto, IL 62010.
The funding would be used to replace approximately 8,600 feet of failing water main located in the core of the village’s distribution network.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Village of Cerro Gordo Water Main Replacement and System Improvements

$2,400,000 for the replacement of water main and treatment plant infrastructure upgrades in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Village of Cerro Gordo, located at 231 East South Street, Cerro Gordo, IL 61818.
The funding would be used for the upgrading of 6,500 feet of antiquated water main, the rehabilitation of the local water treatment plant, and upgrades to the existing elevated water tank in the community.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Village of Illiopolis Wastewater Infrastructure Modernization

$1,000,000 for the upgrade of the municipal water treatment facility in Illiopolis, IL.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Village of Illiopolis, located at 302 5th Street, PO Box 299, Illiopolis, IL 62539.
The funding would be used for upgrading key lift stations and replacing aging pumps, motors, and control systems at the village’s wastewater treatment facility.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Village of Savoy Clarendon Place Senior Housing Development

$1,020,000 for the development of a senior housing complex in Savoy, Illinois.
The entity to receive funding for this project is the Village of Savoy, Illinois, located at 611 North Dunlap Avenue, Savoy, IL 61874.
The funding would be used for the construction of a 50-unit, age-restricted affordable housing development.
I certify that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interest in this project.

A copy of my certification can be found here.

Information about our FY26 Community Project Funding Disclosures can be found here.

Information about our FY25 Community Project Funding Disclosures can be found here.

Information about our FY24 Community Project Funding Disclosures can be found here.