Community Project Funding Requests - Fiscal Year 2027
Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funds for up to 20 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2027. 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. Congressman Jim Costa has submitted funding requests for important community projects in California's 21st Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Costa has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects that he has requested. A request submitted by Congressman Costa to the Committee does NOT guarantee the project will be funded.
Transparency
Listed below are the projects Congressman Costa has submitted to the appropriate subcommittee.
Note: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by project name.
Project Name: City of Fowler – Toulumne Street Underpass Project
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Fowler
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 128 South 5th Street, Fowler, CA 93625-2401
Project Description: This funding will vastly improve transportation safety and efficiency in Fowler. Funding for this initial phase of the project would begin the engineering and design needed to reduce pedestrian and vehicular danger presented by the Golden State (Old Highway 99), Union Pacific Railroad crossing and the new regulations regarding vehicular proximity to railroad crossing arms, and the main travel artery for the City of Fowler on Tuolumne Street. This intersection is difficult and dangerous to cross without a personal vehicle, and multiple public outreach activities conducted by the City have shown the lack of safety features at the intersection influences residents' decisions to drive rather than walk or bike for trips within the community. Upon completion, this project would encourage alternative transportation modes for intra-city trips, vastly improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and finally address dangerous transportation concerns in Fowler. This funding will vastly improve transportation safety and efficiency in Fowler.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: City of Kingsburg Fire/EMS Ambulance Project
Amount Requested: $423,853.00
Intended Recipient: City of Kingsburg
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1401 Draper Street, Kingsburg, California 93631
Project Description: The City of Kingsburg is seeking $550,000 to acquire a replacement ambulance to serve portions of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties with ALS/BLS services. The City of Kingsburg provides full ALS/BLS emergency medical services to a 165-square-mile area that includes portions of Fresno, Kings, and Tulare Counties, most of which is located in California’s 21st Congressional District. This project would help ensure continued and reliable emergency medical response for residents across this regional service area. This vital service has seen call volumes increase by 25 percent over the past five years. In 2023, Kingsburg EMS responded to 2,987 calls for service, an average of nearly eight calls every day of the calendar year, with approximately 40,000 emergency road miles placed on each unit per year. For perspective, this call volume is comparable to the fifth busiest of twenty stations in the City of Fresno, a jurisdiction roughly forty times larger than Kingsburg. These figures reflect the high demand placed on Kingsburg’s EMS fleet and the importance of maintaining reliable ambulance capacity. As the population continues to age and live longer, the need for these services is expected to increase. Given these high call volumes, the City places great value, and mileage, on the ambulances that respond to these events. This request would fund a replacement ambulance to help preserve emergency response capacity and ensure Kingsburg EMS can continue providing timely, high-quality services throughout the region. Because ambulance units are custom made and can take nearly two years from time of order to completion, this funding is needed to help avoid future service disruptions.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: City of Reedley - Community Center Backup Generator Project
Amount Requested: $310,000
Intended Recipient: City of Reedley
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1733 9th Street, Reedley, CA 93654-2636
Project Description: The City of Reedley is seeking funding to equip its Community Center with a new Backup Generator and facilities upgrades. This Center serves as its only public meeting space that also acts as shelter and food distribution in the event of an emergency. During the widespread flooding of spring 2023, the American Red Cross elected to bypass Reedley for its evacuation center when officials learned that the center was not equipped with a backup generator. The center is also the City's only heating and cooling center. Being equipped with a generator, the facility will also be a location where residents can access backup power, electricity, water, and broadband.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: City of Visalia - TCOE Doe Complex Employment Resource Center Project
Amount Requested: $1,629,500
Intended Recipient: City of Visalia
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 707 West Acequia Avenue, Visalia, CA 93291-6100
Project Description: The Visalia Police Department's Drone as a First Responder (DFR) Program is requesting funding to deploy four autonomous drone systems across Visalia's 40 square miles, giving the city its first citywide aerial public safety capability - with an on-scene response target of under 90 seconds from dispatch activation.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: County of Fresno/United Way of SE Fresno Community HUB - Roof Replacement Project
Amount Requested: $401,000
Intended Recipient: County of Fresno
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2281 Tulare St. Suite 304, Fresno, CA 93721
Project Description: This project will utilize funds to replace the failing roof and complete critical exterior repairs at the County of Fresno's community hub which is located in SE Fresno. The roof has reached the end of its life and has experienced leaks and temporary repairs are no longer working. In addition, exterior rehab needs repair to address safety issues.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Fresno City College West Campus - Full Service Student Run Credit Union with EECU
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: State Center Community College District
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1171 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Project Description: Funding would go towards construction costs for a 5,920 square foot building on Fresno City College West Center Campus. The Credit Union will occupy approximately 3,152 square feet and the remaining space with be for community room to host free financial wellness education for students and community members. The funding will not be used for equipment or salaries.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Fresno State - Empowering Californian Agriculture with Autonomous Weeding Technologies
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Intended Recipient: California State University, Fresno
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 5241 North Maple Avenue, Fresno, CA 93740
Project Description: This request would support the acquisition of autonomous weeding precision agriculture equipment at California State University, Fresno to expand access to emerging tools that can help address labor shortages, rising input costs, and weed management challenges facing California agriculture. The project would establish equipment capacity in a university setting so that farmers, students, and regional partners can better understand the practical use of autonomous weeding technologies for California specialty crop applications and make more informed decisions about adoption.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Friant Water Authority - San Joaquin Valley Golden Mussel Watercraft Inspection Program
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation – South-Central California Area Office
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient:1243 N Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Project Description: This project proposes the development and implementation of a regional watercraft inspection and prevention program to reduce the risk of golden mussel introduction and spread within regional water infrastructure and recreational waterways.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Mid Valley Regional Fire Training Center Critical Infrastructure Modernization
Amount Requested: $2,500,000.00
Intended Recipient: Fresno County Fire Protection District
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 210 South Academy Avenue, Sanger, California 93657
Project Description: This project would support the critical upgrade and expansion of the Mid Valley Regional Training Center, a facility that plays an essential role in preparing firefighters and law enforcement personnel from across Fresno County, the Central Valley, and the State to respond effectively to a broad spectrum of emergencies. The training center serves as a cornerstone for all-risk emergency response training, including wildland and structural firefighting, heavy rescue, water rescue, structural collapse, hazardous materials response, confined space rescue, fuel reduction methods, and live real-time emergency scenarios. By serving both local and statewide agencies, the facility strengthens inter-agency coordination, readiness, and public safety capacity. To continue providing top-tier training and meet the growing demands of modern emergency response, the project would fund key infrastructure upgrades and facility improvements at the training center. These would include modernization of the fire hydrant system to improve water supply reliability and support advanced firefighting drills; upgrades and expansion of access roads to ensure the safe and efficient movement of personnel and emergency vehicles during training exercises; and replacement of aging portable buildings with new permanent facilities designed to support classroom instruction, administrative functions, and specialized training environments. These improvements would enhance the safety, effectiveness, and capacity of the training center and help ensure first responders have the skills, knowledge, and facilities necessary to protect lives and property in the face of evolving threats. This investment would provide long-term benefits by strengthening regional emergency response capabilities and supporting a resilient, well-prepared public safety workforce.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Orange Cove Fire District's Fire Station Remodel and Upgrades Project
Amount Requested: $900,000.00
Intended Recipient: Orange Cove Fire Protection District
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 550 Center Street, Orange Cove, California 93646
Project Description: The Orange Cove Fire District is proposing remodeling and upgrades to its current fire station to improve emergency response times, expand service coverage, and support the safety and well-being of its growing community and employees. The current fire station is in need of significant upgrades, including apparatus bay doors that constantly require repair, a fire truck exhaust extraction system to remove toxic diesel fumes from the apparatus bay and station, and improvements to equipment decontamination areas, including upgraded plumbing and equipment for washing firefighter gear. Because the station was constructed in the 1970s, additional upgrades are also needed to building lighting, insulation, electrical systems, and a usable kitchen area for staff who remain on shift for 48 hours at a time. This project is necessary to continue meeting current emergency response demands and to accommodate future growth. The Orange Cove Fire District operates the only fire station serving both the entire City of Orange Cove and the surrounding areas within the district’s boundaries, which together include a population of more than 11,500 people and approximately 50 square miles. In addition to serving the district, the Orange Cove Fire District also provides automatic assistance for Fresno County Fire, adding another 30 square miles to its response area. These upgrades would improve the functionality, safety, and reliability of this essential public safety facility and help ensure firefighters have the infrastructure needed to respond effectively to emergencies. Performance would be measured through improved response times, reduced service gaps, increased capacity for mutual aid support, and improvements to firefighter health and well-being.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: The City of Parlier Manning Avenue HAWK Pedestrian Crossing
Amount Requested: $1,200,000
Intended Recipient: City of Parlier
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1100 East Parlier Avenue, Parlier, CA 93648
Project Description: The City of Parlier is requesting $1,000,000 in federal funding to install a pedestrian-activated High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) beacon at a key crossing location on Manning Avenue. This funding will be utilized for environmental clearance, engineering design, and the physical construction of the improvements. Manning Avenue is a regionally significant arterial roadway that carries more than 16,000 vehicles daily through the City of Parlier, including a significant number of heavy trucks. Despite this high traffic volume, no pedestrian safety measures currently exist at the project location-where a multifamily apartment complex is directly across the street from a well-frequented commercial center and just a short walk from one of Parlier's largest employers. As a result, residents, including seniors and children, are regularly forced to take life-threatening risks just to reach these key destinations. The installation of a HAWK beacon will provide a much-needed solution, balancing pedestrian safety with efficient traffic flow while preventing future tragedies. Beyond safety benefits, the HAWK beacon installation aligns with regional and federal goals of improving pedestrian accessibility, reducing pedestrian fatalities, and fostering a transportation network that supports all users, regardless of their mode of travel. The City of Parlier recognizes the urgent need for this infrastructure improvement and urges Congressional representatives to support this funding request. By investing in this safety measure, we can prevent future pedestrian injuries and fatalities, enhance community connectivity, and ensure that residents can move about safely in their daily lives.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: The City of Woodlake Water Supply Resiliency Project
Amount Requested:2,500,000
Intended Recipient: The City of Woodlake
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 263 North Castle Rock Street, Woodlake, California 93286
Project Description: The City of Woodlake Water Supply Resiliency Project will convert two existing irrigation wells into potable water sources and construct pipeline improvements to connect them to the City's water distribution system.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Tulare County Traver Community Corridor Improvement Project
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: The County of Tulare
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 221 South Mooney Boulevard, Visalia, CA 93291-4543
Project Description: The Traver Community Corridor Improvement Project includes a comprehensive Complete Streets design to enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular safety through a Safe System Approach in the unincorporated community of Traver. This project will integrate traffic-calming features such as continuous sidewalks, universal ADA-compliant ramps, and landscape design to address safety concerns expressed by community members. This project will provide students and families with a secure, designated pathway to Traver Elementary School with new bike lanes and sidewalks, and install a new drainage system to improve the community's resiliency to flooding. Engineering design has been completed, and was informed by the community and a comprehensive needs analysis.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter
Project Name: Zimmerman Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County Safety Infrastructure Improvements
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Intended Recipient: County of Fresno
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 2281 Tulare Street, Suite 304, Fresno, California 93721
Project Description: The Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is a leading youth development organization that provides after-school enrichment programs and safe-space communities for youth while parents work in some of the most underserved neighborhoods in Fresno County. The Zimmerman Boys & Girls Club is located in the heart of South-Central Fresno in an aging building that requires major infrastructure upgrades and renovations to its ventilation, HVAC systems, and roofing. South-Central Fresno ranks among the most polluted areas in California due to industrial emissions, high truck freight traffic, and its role as an agribusiness processing and trade hub. Combined with triple-digit summer temperatures, these conditions contribute to dangerous ozone levels and poor air quality. Many of the youth served by the club struggle with asthma and other respiratory issues, and these conditions affect the club’s ability to provide healthy spaces for youth to exercise, play sports, and participate in educational enrichment programs. Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County is seeking Community Project Funding to support critical infrastructure upgrades and renovations at the Zimmerman Boys & Girls Club, including HVAC upgrades; electrical and plumbing (gas) improvements to support HVAC upgrades; flashings for the new HVAC system; ventilation systems; mechanical controls for HVAC; safety roof hatch replacement and railing; roofing; asbestos removal; general conditions and management; permits; traffic control; demolition related to the project; and associated engineering costs. These renovations can no longer be deferred through temporary “band-aid” repairs. These upgrades are critical to improving youth health, air quality, and the club’s ability to continue providing safe spaces for youth recreation and educational programming.
Signed Financial Disclosure Letter