FY 2026 Appropriations Submissions

FY 20226

Article I, Section 9, Clause 7 of the U.S. Constitution entrusts Congress with the authority to make appropriations through law. It is the legislative branch’s duty to determine how discretionary federal funds are allocated to local government entities, nonprofit organizations, or geographic locations.

The office of Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson (PA-15) is no longer accepting programmatic, language, and Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY’26). 

For Community Project Funding Requests:

CPFs will be issued on a limited basis in the FY’26 Appropriations bills. Therefore, only CPF requests that address the most critical and outstanding needs of local communities or provide a significant public good will be considered. Submission of a request does not guarantee a project will be funded.

Each eligible Subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations has specific guidance community project eligibility, along with the process for making a request. Please closely review the guidelines per each subcommittee to ensure your project meets the requirements prior to submitting your application.  Should a project fail to meet these requirements, the request cannot be considered. Additionally, funds for these projects must be used during the FY’26 cycle. Any request that includes funding beyond FY’25 cannot be considered.

The House Committee on Appropriations has issued the following guidance for CPFs within the following subcommittees: 

If you have any questions, please email PA15.Appropriations@mail.house.gov.

Community Project Funding Submissions

(In Alphabetical Order by Recipient)

  

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Bellefonte

Proposed Project: Bellefonte Waterfront – Dunlop Street Construction

Address of Recipient: 236 West Lamb Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823

Requested Amount: $1,555,538

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used for the reconstruction and extension of Dunlop Street from High Street to Lamb Street.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Borough of Ford City

Proposed Project: Ford City Storm Sewer Rehabilitation Project

Address of Recipient: 1000 Fourth Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226

Requested Amount: $1,940,928

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to directly replace approximately 6,300 feet of storm sewer piping. The current stormwater system is in a state of disrepair and operates at a reduced capacity because of a lack of maintenance and structural deficiencies.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Borough of State College

Proposed Project: Calder Way Transportation Improvements Project

Address of Recipient: 243 S. Allen Street, State College, PA 16801

Requested Amount: $2,449,138

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to support a transformative infrastructure and transportation project along Calder Way in State College, Pennsylvania, advancing critical upgrades to both above- and below-ground systems – including the full replacement of water, sewer, and stormwater utilities as well as enabling the construction of a curb-less, multi-modal streetscape.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

  

Proposed Recipient: Bucktail Medical Center

Proposed Project: Bucktail Medical Center Patient Experience Upgrades

Address of Recipient: 1001 Pine Street, Renovo, PA 17764

Requested Amount: $262,470

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to enhance all Public Safety Communications in Clinton County to a P25 Digital Compliance status and to improve coverage for fire, police, and EMS throughout the county, as well as connectivity with neighboring counties.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Crary Hose Company

Proposed Project: Fire Station and Training Center

Address of Recipient: 429 E. Main Street, Westfield, PA 16950

Requested Amount: $1,875,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to build a Fire Station and Training Center for Crary Hose Company. The Company is a fire department, EMS, and rescue services provider serving Tioga and Potter counties. This new facility would serve as a fire station, emergency evacuation site, and a regional live-burn fire training facility.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: East Buffalo Township

Proposed Project: West Market Street Safety Improvements

Address of Recipient: 589 Fairground Road, Lewisburg, PA 17837

Requested Amount: $1,800,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to renovate sidewalks and crosswalks, improve streetlighting, and make various safety improvements for vehicles along West Market Street in East Buffalo Township.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: East Brady Borough

Proposed Project: Renovation of the East Brady Community Center and Emergency Shelter

Address of Recipient: 502 Ferry Street Suite 15, East Brady, PA 16028

Requested Amount: $488,248

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to renovate the East Brady Community Center and Emergency Shelter. This space is a vital community facility for residents of rural southern Clarion County and northern Armstrong County, and these renovations will ensure that the Borough is able to continue addressing the needs of this rural community.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Freeburg Borough

Proposed Project: Sewer System Rehabilitation Project

Address of Recipient: 11 Church Street, Freeburg, PA 17827

Requested Amount: $1,278,058

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to line sanitary sewer mains, install t-liners, and involve other items to completely repair the public portion of the Borough’s sewer system.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

  

Proposed Recipient: Howard Fire Company No. 1 Inc.

Proposed Project: Rescue Jet Boat

Address of Recipient: 341 Walnut Street, Howard, PA 16841

Requested Amount: $98,653

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace and upgrade the company’s existing 25-year-old rescue jet boat, which is vital for water-based rescue operations.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Jefferson County

Proposed Project: Jefferson County 911 Center

Address of Recipient: 155 Main Street, 2nd Floor, Brookville, PA 15825

Requested Amount: $462,416

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to complete the engineering and design of a new location for the county’s emergency operations center which is essential to the operations of local law enforcement.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Moshannon Valley EMS

Proposed Project: Moshannon Valley EMS (MVEMS) and Training Facility

Address of Recipient: 14 Locust Street, Philipsburg, PA 16866

Requested Amount: $2,074,716

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to construct a new EMS Facility to house Moshannon Valley EMS (MVEMS) equipment, staff, vehicles, and a training center for EMS personnel throughout central Pennsylvania.  MVEMS serves 23 municipalities in Centre, Clearfield and Clinton Counties.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Oil Region Alliance of Business, Industry, & Tourism

Proposed Project: Technology & Connectivity Upgrades at the PennWest Venango Campus

Address of Recipient: 217 Elm Street, Oil City, PA 16301

Requested Amount: $250,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to replace technology and connectivity equipment to assure the full functionality of the classroom and presentation spaces at the PennWest Venango Campus as the building undergoes a transition towards a community-oriented space.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company

Proposed Project: Enhancement of the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company Regional Emergency Services Hub

Address of Recipient: 1600 Dewey Avenue, Williamsport, PA 17701

Requested Amount: $1,450,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to repair and rehabilitate the Old Lycoming Township Volunteer Fire Company’s existing building, including enhancements to accommodate full-time, live-in training facilities to help alleviate a shortage of first responders in central Pennsylvania.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Saint Marys Area School District

Proposed Project: Developing Sustainable Modern Manufacturing Pathways Project

Address of Recipient: 977 South St. Marys Road, St. Marys, PA 15857

Requested Amount: $191,117

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to purchase equipment needed to fully execute a modern precision machining and manufacturing program at Saint Marys Area School District. This will complement the Saint Marys Area School District's innovative "Dutch Manufacturing" student-run manufacturing enterprise and directly achieve several local workforce development goals.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

Proposed Recipient: Shinglehouse Ambulance Association

Proposed Project: Shinglehouse Ambulance Association Education Center

Address of Recipient: 130 South Mill Street, Shinglehouse, PA 16748

Requested Amount: $105,000

Explanation of Request: The funding for this project will be used to construct an education center at the Shinglehouse Ambulance Association to educate more EMTs and offer other services to surrounding communities.

Member Certification and Federal Nexus

 

OFFICE LOCATIONS
Washington DC Office
400 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC  20515
Phone: (202) 225-5121
Fax: (202) 225-5796
Bellefonte Office
3555 Benner Pike
Suite 101
Bellefonte, PA  16823
Phone: (814) 353-0215
Fax: (814) 353-0218
Oil City Office
217 Elm St.
Suite B
Oil City, PA  16301
Phone: (814) 670-0432
Fax: (814) 670-0868