Community Project Funding Project Details FY26
Rep. Adam Smith submitted the following Community Project Funding requests to the House Committee on Appropriations for consideration in the FY 2026 appropriations bill.
Submitting projects to the House Appropriations Committee is the first step in the process and does not guarantee they will be funded. Rep. Smith will continue to advocate for this funding to be passed by Congress and signed into law.
FY 26 CPF Selection Summaries
City of Bellevue
Project Name: Bellevue Grand Connection: I-405 Crossing – Downtown to Eastrail
Cost: $3,000,000
Cost: $3,000,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Bellevue, WA
Location: Bellevue, WA
Account: Dept of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Project
The City of Bellevue is requesting $3 million to support final design and community engagement for the Grand Connection I-405 Crossing project—part of a broader pedestrian-oriented corridor stretching from Lake Washington through downtown Bellevue to the regional Eastrail in Wilburton. The funding will support outreach, engineering, and environmental review work during the 30% to 100% design phase of this transformative crossing, which will connect people walking, biking, and rolling across I-405 to jobs, transit, and housing.
City of Des Moines
Project Name: Midway Park Construction
Cost: $3,000,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Des Moines, WA
Location: Des Moines, WA
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
The City of Des Moines is requesting $3 million in HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI) funding to support the redesign and expansion of Midway Park, located in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood. The park currently suffers from outdated infrastructure, accessibility issues, safety concerns, and a poor public perception. The proposed improvements will modernize the facility, add new play and recreation features, and transform the space into a safe, inclusive, and well-utilized neighborhood park.
The City of Des Moines is requesting $3 million in HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI) funding to support the redesign and expansion of Midway Park, located in the Pacific Ridge neighborhood. The park currently suffers from outdated infrastructure, accessibility issues, safety concerns, and a poor public perception. The proposed improvements will modernize the facility, add new play and recreation features, and transform the space into a safe, inclusive, and well-utilized neighborhood park.
City of Federal Way
Project Name: Day Center Relocation Project
Cost: $2,500,000
Location: Federal Way
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
The City of Federal Way is requesting $2.5 million from the HUD Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account to support the relocation and renovation of the Federal Way Day Center, which serves individuals experiencing homelessness. The new site—a repurposed pool building at the Red Lion Hotel property owned by King County—would co-locate the Day Center with an emergency shelter, improving service delivery, operational efficiency, and community support. The facility will offer hygiene services, case management, and other essential supports.
City of Renton
Project Name: Kennydale Lakeline Sanitary Sewer and Water Quality Preservation Project
Cost: $4,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Kennydale neighborhood – South end of Lake Washington, Renton, WA
Location: Kennydale neighborhood – South end of Lake Washington, Renton, WA
Account: EPA – State and Tribal Assistance Grant
The City of Renton is requesting $4.5 million in EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funding to support construction of a land-based replacement for the aging Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System. The current underwater system, constructed in 1972, serves 57 lakefront homes and one park but is deteriorating, difficult to access, and poses an increasing threat to water quality in Lake Washington. The new system would replace the underwater infrastructure with an upland grinder pump system, improving reliability and environmental resilience.
The City of Renton is requesting $4.5 million in EPA State and Tribal Assistance Grant (STAG) funding to support construction of a land-based replacement for the aging Kennydale Lakeline Sewer System. The current underwater system, constructed in 1972, serves 57 lakefront homes and one park but is deteriorating, difficult to access, and poses an increasing threat to water quality in Lake Washington. The new system would replace the underwater infrastructure with an upland grinder pump system, improving reliability and environmental resilience.
City of SeaTac
Project Name: Airport Station Area Pedestrian Improvements Project
Cost: $4,000,000
Location: SeaTac
Account: Dept of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Project
The City of SeaTac is requesting $4 million from the DOT’s Transit Infrastructure Project account to fund construction of the Airport Station Area Pedestrian Improvements Project. This 1.3-mile multimodal project in the City Center Urban Village will improve access to transit, schools, and the airport by enhancing pedestrian safety, lighting, and mobility infrastructure—particularly for low-income and underserved residents living in dense multifamily housing.
City of Seattle
Project Name: WELD King County Jail Pilot Housing and Successful Reentry Program
Cost: $1,215,695.52
Location: Seattle, WA
Account: Dept of Justice – Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
The City of Seattle, in partnership with WELD Seattle, is requesting $1.2 million from DOJ Byrne JAG funds to pilot the King County Jail Housing and Reentry Program. The program will provide sober transitional housing, clinical case management, and reentry support for individuals released from King County Jail under DOC community custody—many of whom currently lack access to basic stabilization services. The pilot will serve 100 men, 70 of whom will receive housing, and will address gaps in post-incarceration recovery, housing, and workforce readiness.
City of Tukwila
Project Name: Tukwila Community Center HVAC Replacement
Cost: $2,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Tukwila, WA
Location: Tukwila, WA
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
The City of Tukwila is requesting $2.5 million through HUD’s Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account to replace the outdated HVAC system at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC). Built in 1997, the TCC serves as a vital recreation and resilience hub for the city, but its aging HVAC system is inefficient, costly, and inadequate for current climate conditions. The project will ensure reliable heating and cooling for vulnerable residents during extreme heat or cold events while advancing Tukwila’s climate and energy efficiency goals.
The City of Tukwila is requesting $2.5 million through HUD’s Economic Development Initiative (EDI) account to replace the outdated HVAC system at the Tukwila Community Center (TCC). Built in 1997, the TCC serves as a vital recreation and resilience hub for the city, but its aging HVAC system is inefficient, costly, and inadequate for current climate conditions. The project will ensure reliable heating and cooling for vulnerable residents during extreme heat or cold events while advancing Tukwila’s climate and energy efficiency goals.
Congolese Integration Network
Project Name: STEM Education in South King County
Cost: $1,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: SeaTac, WA
Location: SeaTac, WA
Account: NASA – Safety, Security, and Mission Services
The Congolese Integration Network (CIN) is requesting $1.5 million in HUD EDI funding to launch a comprehensive digital literacy and coding education initiative for refugee and immigrant communities in South King County. The program will be based at CIN’s community center in SeaTac and offer basic digital skills, introductory coding classes, career readiness support, and culturally responsive instruction. It is designed to close the digital divide and open pathways to economic independence for communities facing extreme barriers to education and technology access.
The Congolese Integration Network (CIN) is requesting $1.5 million in HUD EDI funding to launch a comprehensive digital literacy and coding education initiative for refugee and immigrant communities in South King County. The program will be based at CIN’s community center in SeaTac and offer basic digital skills, introductory coding classes, career readiness support, and culturally responsive instruction. It is designed to close the digital divide and open pathways to economic independence for communities facing extreme barriers to education and technology access.
Green River College
Project Name: Building the Electric Automotive Center of Higher Education Today
Cost: $1,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Auburn, WA
Location: Auburn, WA
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
Green River College is requesting $1.5 million to renovate and equip a dedicated instructional facility that will serve as a regional hub for Electric Vehicle (EV) technician training. As Washington moves toward 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, the project will address an urgent gap in the technical workforce needed to maintain and repair EVs. The facility will host a modernized EV-specific curriculum developed by the College’s ASE-certified Automotive Technology department, preparing students for jobs in a rapidly growing sector.
Green River College is requesting $1.5 million to renovate and equip a dedicated instructional facility that will serve as a regional hub for Electric Vehicle (EV) technician training. As Washington moves toward 100% zero-emission vehicle sales by 2035, the project will address an urgent gap in the technical workforce needed to maintain and repair EVs. The facility will host a modernized EV-specific curriculum developed by the College’s ASE-certified Automotive Technology department, preparing students for jobs in a rapidly growing sector.
Highline College
Project Name: Highline College Community Soccer and Sports Complex
Cost: $1,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Des Moines, WA
Location: Des Moines, WA
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
Highline College is requesting $1.5 million to help construct a multi-use synthetic turf Soccer and Sports Complex on its campus in Des Moines, WA. The project addresses the critical shortage of playable, regulation sports fields in South King County and will serve both the college and the wider community. The facility will include a FIFA-regulation turf field, striping for additional sports, ADA walkways, lighting, seating, concessions, and restrooms. It is designed to support college athletics, Unified Sports, local youth clubs, and tournaments.
Highline College is requesting $1.5 million to help construct a multi-use synthetic turf Soccer and Sports Complex on its campus in Des Moines, WA. The project addresses the critical shortage of playable, regulation sports fields in South King County and will serve both the college and the wider community. The facility will include a FIFA-regulation turf field, striping for additional sports, ADA walkways, lighting, seating, concessions, and restrooms. It is designed to support college athletics, Unified Sports, local youth clubs, and tournaments.
King County Water District 54
Project Name: Water Treatment Modernization
Other Applications: Senator Patty Murray, Senator Maria Cantwell
Cost: $3,076,400
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: N. Kent/Des Moines, WA
The King County Water District No. 54 (District) serves the drinking water needs of approximately 5,200 residents of the City of Des Moines, Washington, and a southern portion of the City of Normandy Park, through 755 connections. The quality of the District’s water is excellent, with the caveat that manganese is present at or above the secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) of 0.050 mg/L. While not a current health concern, it’s presence is a concern since it sometimes precipitates in the water causing it to turn brown. Manganese may become what’s known as an emerging contaminant, making the level present more of an issue as further risk assessments are completed. The Project will install a manganese treatment system, which will use an appropriate treatment technology, such as oxidation/filtration, determined during the predesign phase (ongoing) to remove manganese, iron, and any other associated contaminants.
Location: N. Kent/Des Moines, WA
The King County Water District No. 54 (District) serves the drinking water needs of approximately 5,200 residents of the City of Des Moines, Washington, and a southern portion of the City of Normandy Park, through 755 connections. The quality of the District’s water is excellent, with the caveat that manganese is present at or above the secondary Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCL) of 0.050 mg/L. While not a current health concern, it’s presence is a concern since it sometimes precipitates in the water causing it to turn brown. Manganese may become what’s known as an emerging contaminant, making the level present more of an issue as further risk assessments are completed. The Project will install a manganese treatment system, which will use an appropriate treatment technology, such as oxidation/filtration, determined during the predesign phase (ongoing) to remove manganese, iron, and any other associated contaminants.
Purpose Dignity Action
Project Name: Chinatown-International District Public Safety Team Project
Cost: $3,216,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Chinatown-International District (Seattle, WA)
Location: Chinatown-International District (Seattle, WA)
Account: Dept of Justice – Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
PDA is replicating a street team model to counter open-air criminal activity and safety concerns in the Chinatown-International District (CID). Funding will go to deploy a team to de-escalate disruptions and conflict in the neighborhood on a daily basis. They will be trained to de-escalate conflicts, connect individuals to housing and behavioral health services and coordinate with the Seattle Police Department and other emergency services as needed. The team will also be tasked with identifying individuals and networks in the neighborhood who need a targeted response from community partners like housing organizations and law enforcement.
PDA is replicating a street team model to counter open-air criminal activity and safety concerns in the Chinatown-International District (CID). Funding will go to deploy a team to de-escalate disruptions and conflict in the neighborhood on a daily basis. They will be trained to de-escalate conflicts, connect individuals to housing and behavioral health services and coordinate with the Seattle Police Department and other emergency services as needed. The team will also be tasked with identifying individuals and networks in the neighborhood who need a targeted response from community partners like housing organizations and law enforcement.
Seattle Fire Department
Project Name: Post-Overdose Response Team Expansion
Cost: $1,518,428
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Seattle, WA
Location: Seattle, WA
Account: Dept of Justice – Byrne Justice Assistance Grant
The City of Seattle is launching a specialized emergency response team to provide an integrated, wraparound, and evidence-based response for people overdosing. The team will be staffed by specially trained firefighters and EMTs as well as a case manager with training in crisis intervention. They will work in conjunction with Seattle Police and Fire to take over at the scene when first responders are called, thus freeing up resources for emergency response. The team will also provide follow-up services to ensure that patients have access to resources and services to put them on the path to long term recovery.
South King Fire
Project Name: Firefighter PPE CO₂ Decontamination Unit
Cost: $1,500,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Kent, WA
Location: Kent, WA
Account: Dept of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiative
The South King Fire Training Consortium is acquiring a machine that uses liquid CO2 to decontaminate clothing and equipment that comes in contact with the many carcinogenic materials (e.g. PFAS and asbestos) that firefighters are exposed to when responding to fires and other emergencies.
The South King Fire Training Consortium is acquiring a machine that uses liquid CO2 to decontaminate clothing and equipment that comes in contact with the many carcinogenic materials (e.g. PFAS and asbestos) that firefighters are exposed to when responding to fires and other emergencies.
The Seattle Public Library
Project Name: Columbia Branch Seismic Retrofit
Cost: $3,000,000
SIGNED FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE LETTER
Location: Columbia City (Seattle, WA)
Location: Columbia City (Seattle, WA)
Account: Dept of Homeland Security – Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant
The Columbia Branch Library is one of Seattle’s three unreinforced Carnegie libraries. It is at high risk for damage and loss of life in the event of an earthquake. The Seattle Public Library is working on a comprehensive structural upgrade to significantly increase the safety of the building during an earthquake.
The Columbia Branch Library is one of Seattle’s three unreinforced Carnegie libraries. It is at high risk for damage and loss of life in the event of an earthquake. The Seattle Public Library is working on a comprehensive structural upgrade to significantly increase the safety of the building during an earthquake.