The House Appropriations Committee will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests from Members for Fiscal Year 2027. This is in addition to the standard programmatic and language-based requests. Each Member is limited to no more than 20 Community Project Funding requests, and there is no guarantee that all requested projects will be funded.
Please note:
- Congresswoman Brownley will NOT accept CPF requests for projects outside of CA-26.
- All projects MUST meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the grant program under which it is submitted.
- A request submitted to Congresswoman Brownley does NOT guarantee the project will be selected.
- The selection of a project does NOT guarantee it will be funded by the Appropriations Committee.
- The Committee will NOT provide cost-share waivers and grantees are legally responsible for meeting the non-federal cost share requirements and all other applicable grant criteria.
More information on the process, including eligible appropriations accounts, can be found on the House Appropriations Committee website.
The deadline for submitting CPF requests to Congresswoman Brownley is Monday, March 2, 2026. For all projects, the requestor must complete the requisite CPF form, and provide the requisite background information, including letters of support from the local community (city/county/state officials).
If you have any questions about Congresswoman Brownley’s project submission process or need copies of the requisite forms, please reach out to Sharon.Wagener@mail.house.gov.
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Eligible Entities & Projects
Only state and local government entities, public institutions, and — in some cases — non-profit entities are eligible to submit and receive funding through CPF. Funding cannot be directed to for-profit entities and will not include waivers for State or local match requirements. While matching funds do not have to be in-hand prior to the request, requesting entities must have a plan to meet such requirements for the project to be viable. Additionally, each submission must be for FY2026 only and cannot include multi-year funding requests. The Committee will only consider projects with demonstrated community support in the form of: letters from local elected officials; press articles highlighting need; support from newspaper editorial boards; mentions on State intended use plans, community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents; resolutions passed by city councils or boards; etc.
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Transparency
The final CPF requests selected and submitted by Congresswoman Brownley to the Appropriations Committee will be posted on this page. Members will be required to certify that neither they nor their immediate family have a financial interest in the CPF requests made.
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NOTE: Projects are listed alphabetically by Subcommittee.
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Project Name: City of Camarillo Law Enforcement Interoperable Radio Network
Recipient: City of Camarillo
Address: 601 Carmen Drive, Camarillo, CA 93010
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for equipping more than 80 city vehicles with interoperable mobile and portable radios, acquiring dispatch tools, and completing programming and system integration. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it builds upon prior federal investments that enabled Ventura County to join a regional interoperable radio network, ensuring consistent, countywide public safety communications, and strengthening multi-jurisdictional law enforcement coordination through expanded regional interoperability. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Project Name: City of Santa Paula Law Enforcement Interoperable Radio System
Recipient: City of Santa Paula
Address: 970 E. Ventura Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060
Amount Requested: $1,172,450
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for upgrading the Santa Paula Police Department’s radio and dispatch system to the County standard 700 MHz platform will enhance interoperability, responder safety, system reliability, and disaster resilience by enabling seamless, secure, and coordinated communication with regional law enforcement partners. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens public safety infrastructure, enhances regional interoperability among law enforcement, improves disaster preparedness and resilience, and directly supports coordinated response efforts that protect lives and property. The project has a federal nexus
because the funding provided is for purposes authorized section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Project Name: Ventura County Cold Case Sexual Assault Kit Investigator Project
Recipient: Ventura County District Attorney’s Office
Address: 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Suite 314, Ventura, CA 93009
Amount Requested: $275,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for hiring an investigator to investigate CODIS hits to clear the backlog of sexual assault cases, to work with the local FBI field office, and to assist the prosecutor in courtroom proceedings. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help the District Attorney’s Office investigate and prosecute sexual assaults and attain long awaited justice for victims. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 501 of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10152).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Project Name: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office East Valley Communications Center Infrastructure Project
Recipient: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office
Address: 800 S. Victoria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009
Amount Requested: $5,300,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for interoperable communications system infrastructure, including power generators and electrical system upgrades necessary for the new equipment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the delivery of public safety services to the community. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(9) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(9)).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development
Project Name: Ventura River Project
Recipient: Bureau of Reclamation
Address: 1243 N. Street, Fresno, CA 93727
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for completing physical modeling and design verification for two Robles alternatives to arrive at a preferred alternative to improve water supply reliability, sediment transport, flood protection and aquatic habitat. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help ensure continued access to local water supplies in the Ventura River watershed and directly support critical environmental goals through the Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by P.L. 84-423 Chapter 75 (70 Stat. 32), March 1, 1956.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: Calleguas Municipal Water District Smith Road Finished Water Tank
Recipient: Calleguas Municipal Water District
Address: 2100 Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for construction of the Smith Road Finished Water Tank, which will provide critical finished water storage capacity for Calleguas’s system within the City of Simi Valley. Simi Valley is the second most populous city in Ventura County, California, with just over 125,000 residents. It is also the home of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, which attracts nearly 300,000 visitors annually. Due to its arid Mediterranean climate, the area is particularly prone to fires. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because, since 2017, Calleguas has identified that the portion of its system in Simi Valley lacks sufficient water storage to meet peak hourly demands under certain operating conditions. Since Calleguas is 100% dependent on imported water from outside Ventura County with limited current storage facilities, it is imperative that Calleguas have sufficient storage capacity to meet peak demands should this supply be interrupted to ensure reliable supplies to the City of Simi Valley for its needs, including firefighting. In addition, the tank would provide operational benefits during normal and high demand conditions. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: City of Oxnard Cast Iron Pipeline Replacement
Recipient: City of Oxnard
Address: 300 West Third Street, 4th Floor, Oxnard, CA 93030
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for replacing aging cast iron waterline pipes at risk of failure in the Kamala Park and Hobson neighborhoods in the City of Oxnard. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because many of the cast iron potable water pipelines in the city are over 60 years old, have reached the end of their useful life, and are constantly in need of repairs, which is disruptive and costly to the residents of the city. The project will ensure safe, reliable, and clean drinking water for residents. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: City of Simi Valley Sewer Pipeline Replacement
Recipient: City of Simi Valley
Address: 2929 Tapo Canyon Road Simi Valley, CA 93063
Amount Requested: $2,520,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for Rehabilitation of approximately 13,135 linear feet of 60-year-old asbestos cement sewer pipes throughout Simi Valley to reduce the risk of groundwater contamination, improve system reliability, and support Clean Water Act compliance. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it advances water quality protection, safeguards public health, and supports long-term Clean Water Act regulatory compliance by proactively rehabilitating aging wastewater infrastructure. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: City of Thousand Oaks Downtown Stormdrain Rehabilitation in Thousand Oaks
Recipient: City of Thousand Oaks
Address: 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for modernization of an outdated culvert to improve stormwater management. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve water quality and ensure compliance with National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority Advanced Water Purification Facility Brine Line
Recipient: Las Virgenes-Triunfo Joint Powers Authority
Address: 4232 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas, CA 91302
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for a pipeline that will convey salty concentrate generated during the advanced water purification process at the Advanced Water Purification Facility (AWPF) in Agoura Hills to Calleguas Municipal Water District’s regional Salinity Management Pipeline system in Camarillo. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it directly implements federal Clean Water Act requirements, prevents future violations and penalties, safeguards federally regulated waters, and enables a drought-resilient local water supply that reduces pressure on statewide and interstate water systems — all while using an existing permitted ocean outfall rather than constructing new coastal discharge infrastructure.. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Interior and Environment
Project Name: City of Westlake Village MS4 Compliance Project
Recipient: City of Westlake Village
Address: 31200 Oak Crest Drive Westlake Village, CA 91361
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for improving stormwater management by diverting stormwater weather flows from the storm drain system to the sanitary sewer for treatment by Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) to be cleaned and added to the potable water supply, which serves approximately 100,000 residents regionally. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will meet a critical need to provide water quality improvements to local waterways and increase local water supply in a region that is heavily reliant on imported water. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Blanchard Community Library Improvement Project
Recipient: Blanchard/Santa Paula Library District
Address: 119 N 8th Street, Santa Paula, CA 93060.
Amount Requested: $900,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for roof replacement and energy efficiency improvements at the Blanchard Community Library. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it preserves essential public infrastructure in a low- and moderate-income community, protects prior public capital investment, improves long-term energy efficiency, and ensures uninterrupted access to education, workforce, and community services provided by an independent local government entity. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2) and 5305(a)(4).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Agoura Hills Emergency Connectivity & Wireless Resiliency Project
Recipient: City of Agoura Hills
Address: 30001 Ladyface Ct, Agoura Hills, CA 91301
Amount Requested: $1,012,500
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for installing resilient small wireless facilities at three strategic locations spread throughout the city to create emergency communication hubs capable of maintaining public connectivity during regional power outages and wildfire events. These installations will provide redundant wireless coverage, battery-backed communications infrastructure, and public access points to ensure residents can receive emergency alerts, access critical information, and maintain connectivity when traditional utility infrastructure fails. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it makes a targeted, one-time infrastructure investment that prevents significantly higher public costs in the future. By ensuring emergency communications remain operational during wildfire-related power outages, the project reduces the risk of loss of life, property damage, business interruption, and prolonged disaster recovery expenses. When communication systems fail during emergencies, the financial impacts multiply — including higher emergency response costs, delayed evacuations, uninsured losses, and economic disruption to local businesses. Investing in resilient infrastructure upfront is far more cost-effective than funding repeated disaster response and recovery efforts after preventable system failures. The project also protects prior federal, state, and local investments in public safety systems by ensuring they remain functional when they are needed most. It strengthens coordination among agencies, supports timely public alerts, and reduces strain on first responders, improving overall efficiency of government resources. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1) and 5305(a)(2).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Calabasas Community Center Generator Project
Recipient: City of Calabasas
Address: 100 Civic Center Way Calabasas, CA 91302
Amount Requested: $750,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for installation of an emergency generator at the Calabasas Community Center, which serves as a secondary City Hall, Emergency Operations Center, SCE Resource Center, and community refuge during major incidents. The facility plays a critical role during wildfires and Public Safety Power Shutoff events but currently lacks permanent backup power, limiting its reliability during emergencies. The project will install a 400 kW generator, transfer switch, and related electrical improvements to support HVAC, lighting, and critical communications systems. Once completed, the Community Center will be able to operate continuously during power outages and sustain emergency services for residents and responders. The project aligns with regional mitigation planning efforts, and all funds would be expended within twelve months of receipt. This investment strengthens emergency preparedness and ensures the facility can function during emergencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens critical emergency infrastructure that protects lives, maintains continuity of government, and supports local economic stability during disasters. By ensuring the Calabasas Community Center can operate during power outages, the City will be able to coordinate emergency response, provide reliable information to residents, and offer a safe location for community members during wildfires and other regional emergencies. Reliable emergency operations also help minimize business disruptions by enabling faster response and recovery efforts, which supports local employers, workers, and the broader economy. Investments in resilient infrastructure like this help communities prepare for increasingly frequent power outages and disasters, reduce long-term recovery costs, and ensure that both residents and businesses can depend on essential public services when they are needed most. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1) and 5305(a)(2).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: U.S. 101/Del Norte Boulevard Interchange Project
Recipient: City of Oxnard
Address: 214 South C Street, Oxnard, CA 93030
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for improving the U.S. 101/Del Norte Boulevard interchange, a critical access point to the Port of Hueneme, Naval Base Ventura County, regional agricultural production areas, industrial, commercial, office, and research uses. The project will replace the existing two-lane overcrossing with a fourlane bridge to meet current design standards, including lane widths, shoulders, and vertical clearance, correct deficient sight distance and intersection spacing, realign northbound on-and-off-ramps, install traffic signals at ramp terminals, improve roadway lighting, and provide ADA-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and Class II bicycle facilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets the priorities of the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (23 USC 133) by improving safety, strengthening National Highway System (NHS) reliability, modernizing aging infrastructure, and enhancing the resilience of a critical freight-serving interchange. By reducing crash exposure, congestion, and recurring delay, the project supports domestic supply chains tied to agricultural production, industrial distribution, port operations, and regional employment centers. Replacement of the aging overcrossing preserves prior federal and state investment while reducing maintenance-related disruptions that affect regional mobility. Because the corridor serves Naval Base Ventura County and associated defense facilities, the project also improves reliability for military mobility and logistics operations, supporting national defense readiness. By reducing truck delay and stop-and-go traffic conditions, the project enhances freight efficiency, lowers fuel consumption, and improves overall corridor performance. Through modern operational strategies and long-term asset management practices, the project also supports innovation and lifecycle stewardship of a critical NHS facility. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (23 USC 133).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Port Hueneme Road Corridor Project
Recipient: City of Port Hueneme
Address: 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Amount Requested: $6,795,149
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for reconstruction and modernization of the Port Hueneme Road Corridor to address deteriorated pavement, reduce multimodal crash risks, and enhance safety for all users. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improves a vital intermodal connector that links a strategic deep-water port to the national highway network, aligning with federal goals for freight mobility, infrastructure resilience, and economic competitiveness. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133 (Surface Transportation Block Grant Program).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: City of Thousand Oaks Transitional Homeless Housing Project
Recipient: City of Thousand Oaks
Address: 2100 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd. Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for completing the final phase of the Thrive Grove Navigation Center (transitional housing) with twenty additional units. Addressing homelessness is one of the City’s top goals. In May 2025, the City of Thousand Oaks launched Thrive Grove at 1205 Lawrence Drive—the city’s first dedicated navigation center. Developed on city-owned land in partnership with the County of Ventura, Hope the Mission, Many Mansions, and DignityMoves, the center was designed to move beyond traditional emergency sheltering. By providing 20 individual modular units, it established a “low-barrier” gateway for unhoused residents to transition into permanent housing. Thrive Grove serves unhoused individuals within the City of Thousand Oaks. It acts as a comprehensive “one-stop shop” for those seeking to escape the daily trauma of survival. Residents receive on-site case management and workforce training; drug and alcohol treatment programs; and essential facilities (meals, laundry, restrooms, and computer stations). The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it meets one of the national goals to address low and moderate-income housing by creating additional transition housing opportunities for homeless individuals in the region. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Clean Power Alliance of Southern California Building Sustainable Mobility and Energy Resiliency Project
Recipient: Clean Power Alliance of Southern California
Address: 801 South Grand Avenue, Ste. 400, Los Angeles, California, 90017
Amount Requested: $1,322,250
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for supporting public electric vehicle (EV) charging that utilize solar and battery energy storage. These systems provide first responders and the public with reliable EV charging capabilities during Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) grid-outage events, which is essential for community resilience as these events are a common occurrence in remote areas and becoming more frequent. Two project sites are within high fire threat districts –areas most susceptible to PSPS events—and this project would provide critical mobility options to these communities during emergencies. CPA’s Energized Communities Community Electric Vehicle Charging program has already provided funding for one project installation and is now requesting funding to support the remaining two projects to enable the full scope of the County of Ventura community charging plan. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it helps Ventura County meet the demand for charging infrastructure required by State Executive Order B-48-18, which calls for the installation of 250,000 EV chargers, including 10,000 DC fast chargers. The project sites will utilize solar and battery energy storage to provide first responders and the public EV charging during emergency and PSPS events. Rural Off-grid Charging Sites will be strategically located at County-owned properties that frequently experience PSPS events, lack existing or adequate electrical infrastructure, and are in an EV charging desert. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Port of Hueneme Modernization and Capacity Improvement Project
Recipient: Oxnard Harbor District – Port of Hueneme
Address: 333 Ponoma St, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Amount Requested: $6,000,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for relocating squid offloading to the Ventura Port District from the Port of Hueneme, which will maximize economic development opportunity, export competitiveness, safety, and efficiency at the Port of Hueneme. Once relocated, the squid offloading facility needs to be demolished, graded and paved to create a state of the art – modernized staging area for safe, efficient cargo handling. The upgraded area will not only support the existing $18 billion flow of goods that support 25,000 jobs, but it will also support the Port’s emerging export commerce project that will service Ventura County’s vibrant agricultural industry and the nation’s export trade for agriculture, meat and poultry. This project is needed to assist in completing the overall project and improving the site once the squid offloading has been moved. It will help improve efficiency, increase staging of export cargo, grow jobs and improve safety of operations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it maximizes economic development in a small area that can be better utilized for cargo that the Port specializes in. It leverages funds received by the State as well as capital funds from both the Port and the Ventura Harbor. It applies practical solutions to improve port operations, reduce risk, and promote responsible growth in a way that safeguards commerce, jobs, and America’s coastal assets. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 46 USC 54301.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here
Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Project Name: Ventura County HIVE Applied Innovation and Workforce Lab
Recipient: County of Ventura
Address: 800 S. Victoria Ave, Ventura CA 93009
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description and Explanation: The funding would be used for Phase I activation of the HIVE Applied Innovation and Workforce Lab: a buildout of a fabrication and applied research space equipped for small businesses, startups, veterans, and workforce trainees to develop, prototype, and test autonomous systems technologies across Advanced Air Mobility (AAM), unmanned aerial, surface, and underwater vehicles (UxV), and defense-adjacent sectors. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because It will expand economic opportunity and access to goodpaying jobs for residents facing documented economic hardship by strengthening Ventura County’s manufacturing and technology sectors. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2) and 5305(a)(4).
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here