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 project. 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 for AZ-03 appropriations at Ansari.Approps@mail.house.gov and Zachary.Freiman@mail.house.gov.
Members may submit a maximum of 20 projects to the House Appropriations Committee.
It is my privilege to recommend the below projects for consideration for Arizona's 3rd Congressional District for FY27. This list will be updated on a rolling basis. These recipients are listed in alphabetical order:
Recipient: Arizona State University
Project Name: Critical Mineral Reclamation
Project Address: 300 E. University Dr., Tempe, AZ 85281
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Purpose: $4,000,000 for an Arizona State University applied research project that will improve recovery of critical minerals from waste streams that contain lithium, rare earth elements, cobalt, nickel, and copper that are essential to energy storage systems, semiconductor manufacturing, grid equipment, and defense technologies. The project supports NIST’s mission to strengthen U.S. industrial competitiveness in the fields of electronics and advanced materials, as described in section 272 of title 15, United States Code, by developing reliable methods, measurement approaches, and performance benchmarks that enable recovered materials to meet manufacturing standards.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Arizona State University
Project Name: Energy Innovation for Energy Independence
Project Address: 300 E. University Dr. Tempe, AZ 85281
Requested Amount: $4,000,000
Project Purpose: This project will develop and demonstrate next-generation technologies that allow diverse energy sources and large power users to connect to the electric grid more efficiently and reliably. By modernizing interconnection, monitoring, and performance standards, the initiative will improve grid resilience, reduce delays for new economic development, and reinforce America’s energy independence.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Arouet Foundation
Project Name: THRIVE Continuum: Workforce Innovation & Economic Mobility Infrastructure
Project Address: 3030 N. Central Ave. Suite 300 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Requested Amount: $2,500,000
Project Purpose: This is a one-year, shovel-ready initiative to license and replicate the THRIVE Continuum—a proven economic mobility and workforce model serving justice-impacted individuals. This integrated model addresses the core drivers of recidivism (i.e., economic instability, lack of employment access, and limited financial resilience), while strengthening local workforce pipelines. During 2027, federal support will enable Arouet to build the infrastructure necessary to replicate our THRIVE Continuum across three nonprofit partner organizations in Arizona’s Maricopa and Pima Counties, reaching up to 120-150 formerly incarcerated Arizonans in only one year.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Axiom Community of Recovery
Project Name: RecoveryTech Workforce Lab
Project Address: 3030 N Central Ave, Suite 506 Phoenix, AZ 85064
Requested Amount: $750,000
Project Purpose: This project establishes the Recovery Technology and Workforce Training Lab, an innovative workforce development facility designed to prepare justice-involved individuals and people in recovery for sustainable employment. The project will create a dedicated workforce training environment equipped with a digital computer lab and immersive virtual reality (VR) training technology that allows participants to develop job skills through hands-on simulation and digital learning.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Grand Canyon University
Project Name: Center for Workforce Development Equipment Request
Project Address: 3300 W. Camelback Road Phoenix, AZ 85017
Requested Amount: $804,000
Project Purpose: The Center for Workforce Development Advanced Manufacturing Equipment Project will support standards-related research and technology training through the purchase and installation of industry-standard equipment for pipe forming, bending, and precision fabrication to expand training capacity for students pursuing careers in manufacturing and skilled trades. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will strengthen the domestic advanced manufacturing workforce by providing students with training on modern manufacturing technologies widely used in sectors such as aerospace, infrastructure, and industrial production. By expanding access to industry-standard equipment, the project will increase training capacity and prepare students for high-demand manufacturing careers while supporting U.S. competitiveness in advanced manufacturing technologies.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
Recipient: Phoenix Police Department
Project Name: Arizona ICAC Digital Forensic Capacity and Technology Project
Project Address: 620 W Washington St Phoenix, AZ 85003
Requested Amount: $970,000
Project Purpose: This project will strengthen the Arizona Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force’s digital forensic laboratory by investing in critical forensic software, hardware, and investigative technology training necessary to identify offenders, rescue victims, and reduce case backlogs in online child exploitation investigations.
Financial disclosure and federal nexus letters can be found here.
