Community Project Funding Requests

Each Member of Congress may request funding for projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2027. These projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information on guidance for Community Project Funding is available here.

My office is no longer accepting FY 2027 Appropriations requests for Community Project Funding.

Below are Community Project Funding requests I submitted on behalf of Florida’s 18th Congressional District. This list will be updated based on established timelines.

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Commerce, Justice, Science, & Related Agencies

Project Name: Brighton Communications Improvement

Address of the Proposed Recipient: 1297 East State Road 78 Moore Haven, FL 33471

Funding Requested: $850,000

Summary of Request: Allocation of funding will support the modernization of the Brighton communications site in Glades County, Florida, a critical hub for first responder communications serving Glades County, the Seminole Tribe of Florida, and law enforcement operating on Lake Okeechobee. The project will replace outdated copper-based communications infrastructure with a reliable microwave system, improving connectivity, capacity, and interoperability with the Statewide Law Enforcement Radio System (SLERS). This investment will enhance emergency response coordination, strengthen public safety, and ensure resilient communications for law enforcement and emergency personnel across a rural and geographically dispersed region.

Federal Nexus Letter

Project Name: Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Biomedical Device Design

Address of the Proposed Recipient: 4700 Research Parkway Lakeland, FL 33805

Funding Requested: $2,500,000

Summary of Request: Allocation of funding will support the establishment of a research and innovation center at Florida Polytechnic University focused on artificial intelligence in medicine and biomedical device design. The project will develop advanced computing, prototyping, and testing capabilities to support the evaluation and validation of AI-enabled healthcare technologies and medical devices. This investment will strengthen workforce development, support public-private partnerships, and advance U.S. competitiveness in emerging technologies.

Federal Nexus Letter

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Project Name: Okeechobee Utility Authority – Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) System

Address of the Proposed Recipient: 100 SW 5th Avenue, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Funding Requested: $2,500,000

Summary of Request: 

The Okeechobee Utility Authority is requesting funding to install an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system across approximately 10,000 water meters. The system will enable real-time monitoring, remote meter reading, and enhanced leak detection.