Community Project Funding (CPF) is an initiative started in FY22 that allows Members of Congress to request direct funding for projects that benefit the communities they represent. CPF is separate from federal grants and funding apportioned by formula.
CPFs will be governed by strict requirements to promote transparency and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. Notably, only non-profit organizations, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments may apply for CPF. In addition, only projects with demonstrated community support will be considered (entities may submit additional documentation to show support).
Funding requests do not guarantee funding for any individual program. Please note that only one-year funding requests will be considered, and state and local matching requirements will not be waived for projects that would otherwise have such requirements. Funding is decided once the budget is agreed to by both chambers of Congress and signed into law by the President.
Please direct any further relevant questions about the request process to AZ-03 Appropriations at Ansari.Approps@mail.house.gov.
It is my privilege to recommend 15 projects for consideration for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District for FY26. These projects are listed in alphabetical order:
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Project Name: Alternative Fuel Vehicle Fires Mitigation
Project Address: 2625 South 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Requested Amount: $800,000
Project Purpose: To procure dedicated equipment that will enable rapid removal and containment of burning electric vehicles from buildings, streets, and garages, significantly reducing response time, minimizing structural damage, and ensuring firefighters and public safety during these complex and growing types of emergencies.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Skysong Innovations, LLC
Project Name: Arizona State University Center for Heat Preparedness
Project Address: 300 E. University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
Requested Amount: $2,600,000
Project Purpose: to establish a Center for Heat Preparedness to develop scientific standards, policy frameworks, and practical solutions to mitigate the growing risks of extreme heat, including threats to public health, power grids, transportation systems, and economic stability.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Skysong Innovations, LLC
Project Name: Arizona State University CHIPs and Domestic Manufacturing
Project Address: 300 E. University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
Requested Amount: $3,000,000
Project Purpose: to develop and evaluate novel technologies that bolster domestic CHIP production.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Arouet Foundation
Project Name: Arouet Foundation’s 2026 Reentry Prosperity Model
Project Address: 221 E. Indianola Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012
Requested Amount: $1,008,000
Project Purpose: for corrections and community-corrections initiatives, drug treatment and enforcement—including medications for opioid use disorder and overdose prevention— mental-health interventions, and prevention and education services for individuals with a criminal history.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Axiom Community of Recovery
Project Name: Axiom Community of Recovery Transition to Recovery and Reentry
Project Address: 3030 N. Central Avenue, Suite 506, Phoenix AZ 85012
Requested Amount: $579,000
Project Purpose: for salaries, rental assistance, and forensic peer support training to provide more in-depth employment activities and assist with housing placements for individuals on probation and parole.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Glendale
Project Name: Bethany Home Road and 51st Avenue Drainage
Project Address: 51st Ave & Bethany Home Rd, Glendale, AZ 85301
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Project Purpose: To alleviate recurring flooding by intercepting and redirecting stormwater upstream, installing new storm drains, modifying existing retention and detention facilities, and discharging the run-off at an existing basin.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Town of Guadalupe
Project Name: Biehn Colony Park Reconstruction
Project Address: 5700 E. Calle Iglesia, Guadalupe, AZ, 85283
Requested Amount: $3,186,440
Project Purpose: For reconstruction of an aging and dilapidated park in the Town of Guadalupe for the benefit of all residents.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Project Name: Central Arizona Shelter Services’ Single Adult Shelter Renovations
Project Address: 230 South 12th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007
Requested Amount: $1,086,135.09
Project Purpose: To allow for reconstruction and rehabilitation of facilities that address emergency shelter services for residents facing homelessness in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Glendale
Project Name: City of Glendale Transportation Improvements
Project Address: Glendale, AZ 85301
Requested Amount: $3,750,000
Project Purpose: To improve pedestrian safety in the 85301 zip code by adding traffic hawks and street lighting, moving/adjusting sidewalks, improving intersection crossings and addressing ADA compliance concerns.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Project Name: City of Phoenix’s Real Time Crime Center
Project Address: 200 West Washington Street, 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Project Purpose: to fund purchases, including radio dispatch consoles, computers network switches, and related necessities.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Tolleson
Project Name: City of Tolleson Multi-Modal Path Lighting
Project Address: 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Requested Amount: $2,000,000
Project Purpose: for lighting infrastructure, planning, environmental compliance, and contingency funds to install lighting along a multi-modal canal path.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Tolleson
Project Name: City of Tolleson Wastewater Digester #4
Project Address: 9055 W. Van Buren Street, Tolleson, AZ 85353
Requested Amount: $1,250,000
Project Purpose: to complete the construction of Wastewater Digester #4 at Tolleson’s wastewater treatment facility.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Project Name: Fire Wildland Urban Interface
Project Address: 200 West Washington Street, 12th Floor, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Requested Amount: $2,175,000
Project Purpose: To allow for rehabilitation and conservation activities which ensures the Phoenix Fire Department can quickly and effectively respond to brush fires in difficult terrain, while the new ambulances help mitigate the impacts of increased call volume and mechanical wear on the existing fleet.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: City of Phoenix
Project Name: Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport Improvements
Project Address: 2485 East Buckeye Road, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Requested Amount: $2,700,000
Project Purpose: To give the Phoenix Aviation Department the ability for site improvement efforts that would allow for additional usable apron space and greatly improved operational flexibility for aircraft movements and increased overall airfield traffic management efficiency for passengers.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Valley Metro Regional Public Transportation Authority
Project Name: Valley Metro Community Safety Project
Project Address: 101 N. 1st Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Requested Amount: $1,000,000
Project Purpose: to fund staffing, training, and equipment for teams who will work with community members who may be in crisis or are near crisis.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
