Community Project Funding
Congressman Conaway submitted funding requests for important community projects in New Jersey’s 3rd Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee. The application for FY27 Community Project Funding has ended. Guidance on the reforms governing Community Project Funding (CPF) is available here, and additional guidance for each Appropriations Subcommittee can be found below, depending on your project.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, 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. For-profit entities are not eligible for this funding.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Conaway has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
The deadline for requests was March, 2026.
Transparency
The final CPF requests selected and submitted by Congressman Conaway to the Appropriations Committee are posted below.
Projects Requested for FY27
COMMERCE, JUSTICE, AND SCIENCE
Proposed Recipient: 180, Turning Lives Around, Inc.
Address: 40 Monument Street, Freehold, New Jersey, 07748
Request: $650,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used for case management and coordination with prosecutors and law enforcement, specialized counseling, programs for education on legal rights as victims, and referral to housing, mentorship, transportation, and life-skills building.
Proposed Recipient: Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Address: 175 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08650
Request: $900,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to purchase three tracked quadruped robotic systems for its Tactical Response Team to safely assess and respond to high-risk incidents such as barricaded suspects, violent crime scenes, and dangerous search operations. These systems will enhance officer safety and strengthen the county’s ability to support municipal police departments during critical public safety situations.
MILITARY CONSTRUCTION AND VETERANS AFFAIRS
Proposed Recipient: Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
Address: 3021 McGuire Blvd., McGuire AFB, NJ 08641
Request: $11,500,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to replace Well No. 5 to sustain the potable water requirement of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Well No. 5 is currently at 50% of the design water production rate, 20-30+ years past the typical life cycle of a public water supply.
AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
Proposed Recipient: Upper Freehold Township
Address: 82 Route 526, Allentown, NJ 08501
Request: $1,200,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to purchase a new fire truck to replace aging emergency response equipment. This will strengthen emergency response operations and ensure reliable fire protection for the surrounding communities. This will also provide better service to residents, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen emergency preparedness.
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Hightstown
Address: 156 Bank St, Hightstown, NJ 08520
Request: $2,000,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to acquire and renovate a permanent Borough Hall, replacing temporary facilities the community has used since Hurricane Irene flooded the original building.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Southampton
Address: 5 Retreat Rd, Southampton Township, NJ 08088
Request: $2,500,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to consolidate two fire departments, the EMS Department, and the Municipal Building into a single, centralized facility, to enhance emergency response operations and accessibility. The project will also upgrade the building to serve as an emergency shelter with a backup generator and a multipurpose meeting space, a drive-through tax payment window, and improved outdoor event spaces, which will better serve residents, including those in the Leisuretowne senior community.