BETHEL
Project Name: Bethel PFAS Treatment at Maple Avenue Wells
Request Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Bethel
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1 School Street, Bethel, CT 06801
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because a newly constructed water treatment center would help the town mitigate the public health risks associated with PFAS contamination and maintain National Primary Drinking Water Regulations for residents.
BETHLEHEM
Project Name: Police Vehicle Replacement
Request Amount: $57,600
Intended Recipient: Town of Bethlehem
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 36 Main Street, South, Bethlehem, CT 06751
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve police protection for this rural community of less than 4,000 people by providing an essential vehicle required for public safety.
MERIDEN
Project Name: City of Meriden for Pedestrian Accessibility Improvements
Request Amount: $990,000
Intended Recipient: City of Meriden
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because investing in accessible ramps and curb infrastructures will enhance safety while ensuring accessibility for all to schools, employment, businesses, and public services for all residents in the community.
Project Name: City of Meriden Emergency Operations Center
Request Amount: $182,497.50
Intended Recipient: City of Meriden
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it reflects Meriden’s strong commitment to enhancing emergency preparedness and public safety. Funds will support the installation of critical technology and communications infrastructure. These improvements are essential to ensuring seamless communication across local, regional, and state emergency response agencies.
MORRIS
Project Name: Bantam Lake Alum Project
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Morris
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 3 East Street, Morris, CT 06763
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve lake water quality, support designated uses of the lake, and will help maintain compliance with federal and state water quality standards as outlined in the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund (CWSRF) program.
MIDDLEBURY
Project Name: Middlebury Fire Department Sprinkler System Installation and Roof Replacement
Request Amount: $825,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Middlebury
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1212 Whittemore Road, Middlebury, CT 06762
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: This project is essential to life safety, protect critical emergency response infrastructure, and ensure the continued delivery of fire protection and emergency medical services to residents and businesses throughout the community and on Interstate 84, where Middlebury has primary response jurisdiction. Installing an automatic sprinkler system and new roof will protect occupants, limit structural damage and safeguard the equipment that is used to serve the community. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is essential for community safety, resilience and operational continuity for public safety.
NEW BRITAIN
Project Name: Wooster Street First Time Homebuyer New Construction
Request Amount: $2,225,000
Intended Recipient: City of New Britain
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create a diverse housing stock essential for combatting the ongoing housing crisis being experienced across New Britain, Connecticut.
Project Name: New Britain Community Connection Center
Request Amount: $3,750,000
Intended Recipient: City of New Britain
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 27 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: This project creates a comprehensive residential and service facility providing case management, rapid rehousing, non-congregate shelter, transitional housing, street-outreach, domestic violence resources, and peer support to the most vulnerable populations in the community. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create an essential public facility to address much needed comprehensive support to the unhoused community. The project will also make use of a currently vacant structure to revitalize the neighborhood.
NEWTOWN
Project Name: Newtown Teen Center Rehabilitation and Youth Programming Enhancement Project
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Newtown
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 8 Simpson Street Newtown, CT 06470
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because renovating and improving the Teen Center would further strengthen the ability to serve the youth of the community, expand opportunities for engagement, and provide a safe and accessible place for teens to gather and participate in positive activities.
Project Name: Newtown Safe Streets Project
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Newtown
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: This project is essential to the reduction of high pedestrian fatality rate, traffic safety in high-risk corridors, local concerns of speeding and distracted driving to over 28,000 residents in this community of rapid residential and commercial development. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it allows the town to progress on its Safe Streets for All (SS4A) action plan which prioritizes data-driven interventions across infrastructure, education, and enforcement to prevent roadway fatalities and serious injuries.
Project Name: Fairfield Hills Streetscape Improvements Project
Request Amount: $330,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Newtown
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The Fairfield Hills campus is home to the Newtown Municipal Center, which houses the Newtown Community Center and Senior Center; and the Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps. The campus is a space that is heavily used by many Newtown residents and visitors. Streetscape improvements are vital to creating a safe, inclusive, and vibrant environment for the Newtown community at this campus. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve accessibility for all individuals with mobility limitations, sight impairments, and other age- or health-related challenges, to navigate the campus safely.
NORTH CANAAN
Project Name: North Canaan Elementary School Roof Replacement and Facility Resiliency Improvements
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of North Canaan
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 100 Pease St, North Canaan, CT 06018
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The building’s aging roof has reached the end of its useful life and is actively leaking, creating risks to the building structure and disruption to school operations. Replacing the roof will protect the facility, ensure a safe learning environment for students and teachers, and preserve a vital community asset used for educational programming and community activities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because The North Canaan Elementary School is a critical educational and community facility serving students and families in Connecticut’s rural northwest corner. North Canaan (population 3,211) is designated by the State of Connecticut as a distressed municipality, limiting its ability to fund major capital improvements locally.
PLAINVILLE
Project Name: Plainville Public Library Roof and HVAC Replacement
Request Amount: $399,770
Intended Recipient: Town of Plainville
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The Plainville Library is a cornerstone of the community, serving over 78,000 patrons annually. As a place of learning and community connections, the Plainville Library provides resources, programs, spaces, and services to all patrons. The current roof has reached the end of its useful life and presents an ongoing risk to the building and the materials housed within it. Similarly, the HVAC system is unreliable, inefficient, and compromising air quality. Replacing the roof and upgrading the HVAC system are critical improvements that will preserve the facility, protect its valuable resources, and ensure a comfortable and safe environment for patrons and staff. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is an essential investment in the safety, accessibility, and continued operation of a vital community space.
PLYMOUTH
Project Name: Plymouth Flood Resilience and Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Project
Request Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Plymouth
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 80 Main Street Terryville, CT 06786
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: This project will provide the reconstruction of roadways and site improvements to properly handle the flow of upstream waters, expand streetscape elements and close gaps in neighborhood sidewalks. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because alleviating consistent flooding will improve community access and reduce environmental impacts while increasing neighborhood walkability for residents and school children.
Project Name: Plymouth Public Safety and Municipal Services Facility Expansion and Improvement Project
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Plymouth
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 80 Main Street Terryville, CT 06786
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The project will improve an essential community facility housing the police department, public safety services, municipal administrative offices and the town hall available for use by all 12,600 Plymouth residents. The town hall facility does not meet CALEA and ADA standards and all mechanical, electrical, technology and heating systems serving the building are beyond their useful life. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will modernize a core civic asset while improving public safety, accessibility, operational efficiency, and long-term cost control for the community.
SHARON
Project Name: Town of Sharon Highway Garage and Salt Shed Building Project
Request Amount: $ 5,250,000
Intended Recipient: Town of Sharon
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 63 Main Street Sharon CT, 06069
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: Investing in a modern, efficient facility will ensure the Town of Sharon highway department responds quickly and effectively to storms, emergencies, and day to day maintenance demands for its residents. The current facility has deteriorated, leading to compromised equipment protection and increased maintenance costs. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support the highway department’s essential role in maintaining 85 miles of local roads in the Town of Sharon, and help to ensure safe access for residents, emergency services, local business, and the agricultural community.
TORRINGTON
Project Name: Stone-Hendy Industrial Mill Demolition Project
Request Amount: $2,500,000
Intended Recipient: City of Torrington
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: Stone-Hendy Industrial Mill is a long-blighted industrial complex which suppresses nearby property values, burdens municipal services, and constrains regional economic development opportunities. Demolition and site stabilization will prepare the parcel for industrial or commercial reuse while promoting community revitalization. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because removing this structure is a vital component in transforming a distressed industrial property into a future community asset.
Project Name: Veterans Building HVAC Upgrade Project
Request Amount: $220,000
Intended Recipient: City of Torrington
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 140 Main Street, Torrington, CT 06790
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The Veterans Building is a long-standing city-owned community asset used by local veterans, civic organizations, and residents for programs, meetings, and essential services. The HVAC and boiler systems are original, aging, and increasingly unreliable, posing risks to year-round operation and occupant comfort. Modernizing these systems is vital to maintaining safe, healthy, and energy-efficient conditions for the many residents and veterans who rely on this facility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because upgrades to the heating and cooling systems will enhance air quality, reduce energy consumption, and extend this essential building's useful life for the veteran community and the City of Torrington.
WATERBURY
Project Name: City of Waterbury Renovations and Repairs to Fire Department Stations
Request Amount: $4,800,000
Intended Recipient: City of Waterbury
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 235 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: The Waterbury Fire Department is comprised of 235 members and responds to nearly 23,000 calls for assistance annually. Fire stations house firefighters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Critical renovations to fire stations 6,8, and 11 will protect emergency equipment, reduce costly emergency repairs caused by aging infrastructure and provide clean and safe quarters for firefighters. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because renovations will strengthen the fire department’s ability to serve and protect the city, the economic stability of the community while providing a safe environment for city fire fighters to live and work in.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Project Name: Wheeler New Britain and Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Centers Expansion of Dental Services
Request Amount: $500,000
Intended Recipient: Wheeler Clinic, Inc.
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 91 Northwest Drive, Plainville, Connecticut 06062
Financial Disclosure Letter
Explanation of the Request: Both the New Britain and Waterbury service areas have received federal designation as a Low-Income Dental Care Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). This funding would be used to equip the New Britain and Waterbury Family Health & Wellness Centers (FHWCs) with two (2) new dental suites in each site, including dental chairs, dentist and assistant stools, wall-mounted x-ray equipment, sterilization equipment, digital sensors, compressor/vac bundles, and dental cabinetry. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Wheeler Clinic, Inc. is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and a leading provider of integrated primary and behavioral health for underserved residents in my district.
FY 2027 Appropriations Request Forms
Each year, the United States Congress considers and enacts annual appropriations bills, which provide the federal government with the funding it needs to operate. These bills fund numerous activities, including government operations, medical research, national defense, infrastructure, and education.
You or your organization may submit programmatic, language, or Community Project Funding requests. Programmatic requests include funding for specific federal programs that are important to you or your organization. Language requests include specific policy directives to federal agencies. Community Project Funding directly targets areas of need in their communities that may otherwise go unfunded.
Please submit all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Appropriations requests through my office’s form by:
- The deadline to submit Programmatic/Language Requests for FY 2027 will be March 11th, 2026, at 5:00PM EST.
- The deadline to submit a Community Project Funding request for FY 2027 will be March 11th, 2026, at 5:00PM EST.
All FY 27 Programmatic and Language Appropriations Request Form Below:
FY 27 Programmatic and Language Request Form
The House Appropriations Committee will be accepting Community Project Funding requests for Fiscal Year 2027. These requests will be funded through the numerous government funding bills. Accounts eligible for Community Project Funding include Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, Energy and Water Development, Homeland Security, Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, and Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies.
Congresswoman Hayes Community Project Funding Request Links Below:
Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations Committee Community Project Funding Request Links - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
- Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiatives
- Department of Transportation – Airport Improvement Program
- Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Projects
- Department of Transportation – Transit Infrastructure Projects
- Department of Transportation – Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements
- Department of Transportation – Port Infrastructure Development Program