FY2024 Community Project Funding

Community Project Funding requests: Members may request funding for specific projects in their communities, so long as the projects have a federal nexus and meet other requirements established by federal law, House Rules, and the Committee to ensure only high quality projects are requested and funded.

Please note that these requests do not guarantee funding.
Final budgetary decisions are made by the Appropriations Committee.

Congressman Chris Deluzio's 2024 Community Funding Project Requests are as follows:

Beaver County PennDOT project – Virginia Ave / Adams S
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Highway Infrastructure Projects
Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Address: 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017
Requested amount: $4,000,000
Description: A highway reconstruction project on SR 68 from Virginia Avenue to Adams Street in Rochester Borough, Beaver County. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The funding would be used to support a Surface Transportation Block Grant Program eligible project.
Financial disclosure letter

Coraopolis Waterline Replacement
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Recipient: Borough of Coraopolis
Address: 1301 Fourth Avenue, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108
Requested amount: $800,000
Description: Proposed construction for the Coraopolis Waterline Improvements project generally includes replacement of existing lead joint water main piping for the objective of removing lead piping materials in direct contact with drinking water. The entity to receive funding for this project is Borough of Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used for clean water improvements.
Financial disclosure letter

Darlington Water Infrastructure
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Recipient: Darlington Township, Pennsylvania
Address: 3590 Darlington Road, Darlington, Pennsylvania 16115
Requested amount: $3,500,000
Description: This project will increase access to a safe and sustainable public water supply for the residents of Darlington Township. The entity to receive funding for this project is Darlington Township, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used for clean water improvements.
Financial disclosure letter

Community Center in Etna, Pennsylvania
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiatives
Recipient: Borough of Etna, Pennsylvania
Address: 19 High St, Etna, Pennsylvania 15322
Requested amount: $3,000,000
Description: A multi-purpose community center that will offer critical services for existing residents who currently do not have access to early childhood education programs, senior services, access to technology and educational resources, social services, or a place to connect with neighbors. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Borough of Etna, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used to support economic and community development activities. 
Financial disclosure letter

Harmar Township Police Department Equipment
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce Justice Science, Department of Justice, Byrne Justice Grants 
Recipient: Harmar Township Police Department
Address: 701 Freeport Road, Cheswick, Pennsylvania 15024
Requested amount: $50,000
Description: The acquisition of a new police cruiser that will improve the effectiveness of Harmar Township Police Department. The entity to receive funding for this project is Harmar Township Police Department. The funding would be used to increase officer and community safety.
Financial disclosure letter

Fairhaven Community Development in Kennedy Township
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiatives
Recipient: Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania
Address: 340 Forest Grove Road, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania 15108
Requested amount: $600,000
Description:  This project will provide renovation and reallocation of public green space to offer an accessible, engaging, and safe area for children, adults, and seniors to gather. The entity to receive funding for this project is Kennedy Township, Pennsylvania. The funding would meet a compelling local need by supporting sound community development and growth.
Financial disclosure letter

Old William Penn Highway Rehabilitation
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Highway Infrastructure Projects
Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Municipality of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Address: 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017
Requested amount: $800,000
Description: This project is for the repair of a partially collapsed section of Old William Penn Highway, and prevent further collapse and failure of an economically vital roadway. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, on behalf of the Municipality of Penn Hills, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used to support a highway infrastructure capital project.
Financial disclosure letter

Pittsburgh Regional Transit Dormont Junction Station Improvements
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Transit Infrastructure Projects
Recipient: Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Address: 345 Sixth Avenue, Floor 3, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222
Requested amount: $4,000,000
Description: The reconstruction of Dormont Junction Station light rail platforms as well as surrounding sidewalk and right-of-way improvements. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit. The funding would be used to support a transit capital project. 
Financial disclosure letter

Safe Routes to School in Leetsdale Borough, Pennsylvania
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Transportation, Highway Infrastructure Projects
Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Address: 45 Thoms Run Road, Bridgeville, Pennsylvania 15017
Requested amount: $2,400,000
Description: Quaker Valley School District must widen Camp Meeting Road at its intersection with Beaver Street in order to improve visibility and traffic safety. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The funding would be used to complete a Safe Routes to School project for a school district with needed visibility and traffic safety improvements.
Financial disclosure letter

Sharpsburg Stormwater Infrastructure
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Interior and Environment, Environmental Protection Agency, State and Tribal Assistance Grants
Recipient: Borough of Sharpsburg
Address: 1611 Main Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15215
Requested amount: $150,000
Description: The Sharpsburg Kennedy Park Stormwater Infrastructure project will build on existing collaborative community work by creating design and engineering documents for the construction of a significant infrastructure project. The entity to receive funding for this project is Borough of Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used to help Sharpsburg maintain Clean Water Act standards by managing its stormwater. 
Financial disclosure letter

Scott Township Police Department Equipment 
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce Justice Science, Department of Justice, Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment
Recipient: Scott Township Police Department
Address: 301 Lindsay Rd, Carnegie, Pennsylvania 15106
Requested amount: $700,000
Description: The procurement of equipment needed to respond more quickly and effectively, improving officer and enhancing community relations. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Scott Township Police Department in Carnegie, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used to support local law enforcement efforts. 
Financial disclosure letter

West Deer Fire Station Renovation
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Agriculture, Department of Agriculture, Rural Community Facilities Program
Recipient: West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Co No 3
Address: 4418 Gibsonia Road, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania 15044
Requested amount: $750,000
Description: The renovation of an existing vacant commercial structure for use as a fire station in West Deer Township. The entity to receive funding for this project is West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Co No 3 in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used for renovating a fire station, an essential community facility for a rural community. 
Financial disclosure letter

West View Borough Downtown Revitalization
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiatives
Recipient: West View Borough, Pennsylvania
Address: 441 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15229
Requested amount: $4,500,000
Description: This project will revitalize the downtown area by improving pedestrian facilities, improving access for school-age children to schools, and guaranteeing ADA accessibility to a community with many seniors. The entity to receive funding for this project is the West View Borough, Pennsylvania. The funding would be used to support economic and community development activities of infrastructure upgrades to revitalize an economic corridor.
Financial disclosure letter

Wilkinsburg Police Department Equipment
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Commerce Justice Science, Department of Justice, Byrne Justice Grants 
Recipient: Wilkinsburg Police Department
Address: 605 Ross Avenue, Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania 15221
Requested amount: $513,600
Description: The procurement of equipment to upgrade outdated officer body worn cameras and expand the current network of camera systems. The entity to receive funding for this project is the Wilkinsburg Police Department. The funding would be used to support local law enforcement efforts to enforce laws and address violent crime.
Financial disclosure letter

Affordable Housing in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
Subcommittee/Agency/Account: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Economic Development Initiatives
Recipient: ACTION-Housing, Inc.
Address: 611 William Penn Place, Suite 800, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15217
Requested amount: $2,000,000
Description: To support a mixed-use development located in the heart of the Wilkinsburg commercial district. The entity to receive funding for this project is ACTION-Housing, Inc. The funding would be used to increase housing supply and improve housing affordability in the local community.
Financial disclosure letter