FY 2027 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 20 projects in their community for fiscal year 2027 – 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 Cedar Hill - Senior Center Expansion Project
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Cedar Hill, Texas | 310 E. Parkerville Rd., Cedar Hill Tx 75104
Description: The requested funding would support the expansion of the City’s current Recreation Center to create a dedicated Senior Center for residents aged 55 and older.
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City of Dallas - Citywide Freight Mobility Project
Amount Requested: $700,000
Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Description: The funding would be used to fund a Freight Mobility Plan will identify the specific transportation needs of freight movement throughout the City, and develop strategies for better mobility and use of transportation infrastructure including parking areas for trucks. The overall goal is to minimize congestion, emissions, and other adverse impacts on the Dallas neighborhoods caused by freight transport.
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City of Dallas - Deep Ellum Safety Infrastructure Project
Amount Requested: $750,000
Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Description: The funding would be used for purchase and install safety bollards in the Deep Ellum entertainment district. The project will enhance pedestrian safety, allow efficient street closures during evenings and weekends, and reduce the need for continuous police staffing.
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City of Dallas - Fair Park Loop North Phase Project
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Description: The funding would be used for the construction of the Fair Park Loop Trail North Phase connecting the Santa Fe Trail to the east side of Fair Park and the new community park along Fitzhugh Avenue. The project will provide safe pedestrian and bicycle access to Fair Park, strengthen neighborhood connectivity, and link the park to the regional trail network including the Santa Fe Trail and The Loop Dallas.
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City of Dallas - Kleberg Library Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $500,000
Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Description: The funding would be used for the replacement of damaged furniture, shelving, audiovisual equipment, early learning tools, and the exterior monument sign, and will winterize the mechanical room to prevent future weather-related failures at Dallas’ Kleberg Library.
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City of Dallas - Love Field Airport Air Traffic Controller Project
Amount Requested: $10,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Dallas, Texas | 1500 Marilla Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Description: The funding would be used for the construction of a new Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) at Dallas Love Field Airport.
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City of DeSoto - Hampton Road and Belt Line Road Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of DeSoto, Texas | 211 E Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
Description: The funding would be used to design and reconstruct the Hampton Road and Belt Line Road intersection, a key gateway to the Hampton Road Redevelopment Corridor. The project includes roadway reconfiguration, pedestrian safety enhancements, accessibility improvements, upgraded lighting, signage, and multimodal features to improve connectivity and mobility.
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City of DeSoto - Pleasant Run Road Widening Project
Amount Requested: $8,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of DeSoto, Texas | 211 E Pleasant Run Road, DeSoto, TX 75115
Description: The funding would be used to widen an existing roadway to four lanes with a raised median and implement key infrastructure improvements, including drainage upgrades, sidewalks, landscaping, and street lighting.
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City of Glenn Heights - Citywide Pump Station Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $4,773,600
Recipient and Address: City of Glenn Heights, Texas | 1938 S Hampton Road, Bldg. C., Glenn Heights, TX 75154
Description: The funding would support the expansion and modernization of its municipal pump station to increase capacity from 9,000 to 12,000 gallons per minute. The project includes the installation of additional pumps and upgraded electrical equipment to support a growing population, integrate with a new ground storage tank, and ensure reliable water service and fire protection.
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City of Grand Prairie - International Corridor Streetscape and Intersection Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Recipient and Address: City of Grand Prairie, Texas | 300 W Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Description: The funding would be used to support the development of transportation infrastructure along the City’s International Corridor, including sidewalks, dedicated bicycle lanes, and enhanced beautification measures.
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City of Grand Prairie - Lake Ridge Parkway Bridges Widening Project
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Recipient and Address: City of Grand Prairie, Texas | 300 W Main Street, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Description: The funding would support the construction of designated bike and pedestrian paths between the bridges, providing safe commuting and recreational opportunities.
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City of Hutchins - North JJ Lemmon Road Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $8,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Hutchins, Texas | 400 J J Lemmon Road, Hutchins, TX 75141
Description: The funding would be used to widen North J.J. Lemmon Road to three lanes and improve the intersection at Langdon Road to better accommodate truck traffic accessing IH-20 and the Union Pacific Inland Port.
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City of Lancaster - I35 E Sewer Infrastructure Improvements
Amount Requested: $2,720,000
Recipient and Address: City of Lancaster, Texas | 211 N Henry Street, Lancaster, TX 75146
Description: The funding would be used to support improvements to sewer infrastructure along Interstate 35E between Pleasant Run Road and Wintergreen Road. These improvements will expand wastewater capacity through the construction of new sewer lines, modernize aging infrastructure, and remove a critical barrier to redevelopment along one of the City’s most visible and heavily traveled commercial corridors.
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City of Lancaster - Veloweb Trail Project
Amount Requested: $6,700,000
Recipient and Address: City of Lancaster, Texas | 211 N Henry Street, Lancaster, TX 75146
Purpose: The funding would be used to construct a 4.78-mile segment of the Southern Dallas County Veloweb Trail, a multi-use path designed to connect neighborhoods, parks, schools, and existing trail systems.
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- City of Wilmer - Fire Station Project
- Amount Requested: $1,875,000
- Recipient and Address: City of Wilmer, Texas | 128 N Dallas Ave, Wilmer, TX 75172
- Description:The funding for this project would support the construction of a new fire station on the west side of the City.
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City of Wilmer - Mobility Improvements Project
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient and Address: City of Wilmer, Texas | 128 N. Dallas Avenue, Wilmer, TX 75172
Description: The funding would be used to improve road conditions, construct sidewalks, and address safety and accessibility deficiencies that currently limit mobility within the downtown corridor.
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) J.B. Jackson Jr. Transit Center Modernization Project
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient and Address: Dallas Area Rapid Transit | 1401 Pacific Avenue, Dallas, TX 75202
Description: The funding would be used for the used to establish renovated restrooms and seating areas, new tile, paint, and lighting to improve safety and appearance, and updated heating and cooling systems for year-round comfort. The project will also reconfigure concierge spaces to increase staff safety and add improved communication tools to help riders more easily navigate the system.
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Foremost Family Health Centers’ Purpose Palace Project
Amount Requested: $1.8 million
Recipient and Address: Martin Luther King Jr. Family Clinic (dba Foremost Family Health Centers) | 2922-B MLK Jr. Blvd, Building B, Dallas, TX 75215.
Description: The funding would be used to support the construction of a health resource center providing maternal and prenatal services to underserved mothers across Dallas County.
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Paul Quinn College - Community Gathering Space Project
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Recipient and Address: Paul Quinn College | 3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX 75241
Description: The funding would be used to enclose the College’s outdoor basketball court, creating a year-round multipurpose facility that can host community events, educational activities, and provide co-working opportunities for local businesses. The space will also serve as the hub for the College’s free community farmers market, increasing access to nutritious foods in an area identified as a food desert.
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Paul Quinn College - Water and Economic Mobility Project
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Recipient and Address: Paul Quinn College | 3837 Simpson Stuart Road, Dallas, TX 75241
Description: The funding would be used to will implement a water capture and retention system to address severe soil erosion and protect critical campus infrastructure, including the Student Union building, roads, and parking lots. The project includes construction of a Gabion Retaining Wall and will provide a sustainable water source for the College’s WE Over Me Farm, an urban farm that delivers nutritious food and workforce training opportunities for students and local residents.
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