FY 2026 Community Project Funding
Rep. Jasmine Crockett has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Texas' 30th Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2026 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state, local and tribal governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.
Projects listed in alphabetical order:
- City of Glenn Heights Wastewater Project
- Amount Requested: $2,748,337
- Recipient and Address: City of Glenn Heights, Texas | 1938 South Hampton Road, Building C, Glenn Heights, TX
- Description: The funding for this project would be used to replace 14,891 linear feet of clay sewer pipe with an 8-inch Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer line within the Cinnamon Springs Estates subdivision, in Glenn Heights, Texas.
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- City of Grand Prairie Waterford Lift Station Project
- Amount Requested: $1,700,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Grand Prairie, Texas | 5949 Waterford Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
- Description: The funding would be used to construct a new facility for the Waterford Lift Station as the current facility is beyond repair and completely dilapidated. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as the lift station has a major impact on infrastructure and economic development across the City of Grand Prairie. Today, Grand Prairie has developed into a very high growth area, and the Waterford Lift Station is critical to serve the residents and businesses by ensuring the presence of safe and reliable water.
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- City of Glenn Heights Citywide Infiltration and Inflow Study Project
- Amount Requested: $500,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Glenn Heights, Texas | 1938 South Hampton Road, Building C, Glenn Heights, TX
- Description: The funding would be used to fund a citywide infiltration and inflow study to identify specific areas that need capital improvements within the wastewater collection system. project will allow the City of Glenn Heights to identify and narrow the scope of where the city should direct its resources to replace/repair damaged sewer lines within the community and move forward with capital improvements within the wastewater collection system.
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- City of DeSoto Police Department Violent Crime Prevention Technology Project
- Amount Requested: $359,604
- Recipient and Address: City of Desoto Police Department | 714 E. Beltline Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
- Description: Funding for this project would be used the purchase of Ammunition Identification Technology, which will allow law enforcement to solve violent crimes much faster and more efficiently while simultaneously assisting the local prosecutor’s office by providing it with more accurate evidence when trying criminal cases before the courts.
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- City of Dallas Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Project
- Amount Requested: $675,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas Police Department | 1400 Botham Jean Blvd, TX 75215
- Description: Funding for this project would be used for necessary digital forensic tools, technology, and software to enable the Dallas Police Department ICACTF to more effectively and efficiently identify victims, offenders, and criminal organized rings pertaining to internet crimes against children.
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- City of Dallas Police Department Helicopter Multi-Use Mapping Computers Project
- Amount Requested: $204,450
- Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla, Dallas, TX 75201
- Description: Funding for this project would be used for necessary digital forensic tools, technology, and software to enable the Dallas Police Department ICACTF to more effectively and efficiently identify victims, offenders, and criminal organized rings pertaining to internet crimes against children.
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- Freshwater for Wilmer Project
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Wilmer, Texas | 1005 Pleasant Run Road, Wilmer, TX 75134
- Description: Funding for this project entails installation of piping from the City of Dallas water system to the Wilmer water system on Pleasant Run Road.
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- City of Lancaster Roy Crawford Park Walking Trail Project
- Amount Requested: $1,500,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Lancaster, Texas | 2415 Sunny Meadow Drive, Lancaster, TX 75146
- Description: Funding for this project would be used to create a Walking Trail along Roy Crawford Park, which will be strategically placed to promote new and increased foot traffic into the downtown area of the City of Lancaster. The Project will help increase engagement and higher visitation rates by both locals and tourists to business establishments, eateries, and other attractions, thereby stimulating economic growth.
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- City of Lancaster Regional Airport Taxiway Relocation Project
- Amount Requested: $3,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Lancaster, Texas | 950 Ferris Road, Lancaster, TX 75146
- Description: Funding for this project would be used to relocate the City of Lancaster’s Regional Airport Taxiway to enhance the airport’s capacity to handle a growing number of flights, increase safety and navigation, while consequently also supporting economic expansion.
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- City of Dallas Santos Rodriguez Recreation Center Project
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 2807 Harry Hines Blvd (Pike Park), Dallas, TX 75201
- Description: Funding for this project would be used to provide capital improvements for the Santos Rodriguez Recreation Center, which will allow residents and visitors to use the community center for youth development programs, youth and adult athletic/recreational sport leagues and events, arts and humanities fairs and expos, and other community gatherings.
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- City of Dallas Water Commons Eco Park Project
- Amount Requested: $5,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, TX | 1401 Botham Jean Blvd, Dallas, TX 75215
- Description: Funding for this project would be used to transform approximately 17 acres of urban wetlands and industrial land into a greenspace urban oasis that integrates the nature and water within the built landscape of city infrastructure spanning across three blocks south of downtown Dallas and three blocks north of the Great Trinity Forest. Some of the various benefits that will be produced by this project include Urban Recreation and Renewal; Flood Mitigation; Water Quality and Conservation; Urban Water Management; and Serve as a Model for Future Recreational and Community Use Projects.
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- City of Cedar Hill Loop 9 Highway Project
- Amount Requested: $5,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Cedar Hill, Texas Police | located between US 67 and East of Tar Road/Dallas County Line
- Description: Funding for this project would be used for the rights of way for the city and region’s development of the Loop 9 Texas Highway.
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- DART Ledbetter Light Rail Station Facility Modernization Project
- Amount Requested: $2,250,000
- Recipient and Address: Dallas Area Rapid Transit | 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
- Description: Funding for this project would be used for improvements at Ledbetter Station Transit Facility to include: 1) Enhanced communications and wayfinding to help riders easily orient themselves and navigate the DART system; 2) Renovations to the restrooms and public seating area to ensure a clean and comfortable journey; 3) New tile, paint, lighting, and an updated HVAC system to enhance the station’s appearance and safety for riders and the community at large.
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- City of Dallas Fair Park Improvements Project
- Amount Requested: $5,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
- Description: Funding for this project would be used by the City of Dallas to address deferred maintenance of historic buildings at Fair Park, including the African American Museum, Automobile Building, Centennial Hall, the Coliseum, Grand Place, Tower Building, Hall of State, and the Briscoe Carpenter Livestock Center.
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- City of DeSoto Public Safety Complex Project
- Amount Requested: $3,000,000
- Recipient and Address: City of DeSoto, Texas | 211 East Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
- Description: Funding for this project would be used for the City of DeSoto, Texas to construct a public safety complex. This public safety facility aims to enhance the City's and region's emergency response capabilities by consolidating essential services, including fire, police, and the South West Regional Communications Center (SWRCC).
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