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.
HOMELAND SECURITY
Proposed Recipient: Township of Marlboro
Address: Township of Marlboro, located at 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, New Jersey 07746.
Request: $3,500,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to retrofit the defunct firehouse in order to relocate all emergency services to a new EOC. Funding will be allocated primarily to the facility’s upgrade and repair.
Interior and Environment
Proposed Recipient: Pemberton Township
Address: 500 Pemberton-Browns Mills Rd., Pemberton, NJ 08068.
Request: $1,500,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to rehabilitate two primary clarifiers at the Township’s wastewater treatment plant, which are critical components of the treatment process responsible for removing solids from wastewater. This project will restore aging infrastructure, improve treatment reliability, and help ensure continued protection of public health and local waterways.
Proposed Recipient: Township of East Windsor
Address: Township of East Windsor 16 Lanning Blvd East Windsor, NJ 08520.
Request: $550,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to update the Stormwater Management Plan, create a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan, update the 2022 Stormwater Control Ordinance for 2024, and create a Stormwater Infrastructure Map.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Freehold
Township of Freehold, located at 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728.
Request: $1,358,400.00
Summary: The funding would be used to replace the aging water mains and rehabilitate the sanitary sewers along Townsend Drive and Adams Place in the Medford Boulevard area with more durable infrastructure to improve water service reliability and quality.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Burlington
Address: Township of Burlington, located at 851 Old York Rd, Burlington, NJ 08016.
Request: $1,000,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to rehabilitate two 50-year-old, 33-foot-diameter by 28-foot-high concrete sludge holding tanks at the Central Avenue Wastewater Treatment Plant, which are experiencing severe concrete delamination, structural corrosion, and operational failures that threaten wastewater treatment reliability.
Proposed Recipient: Medford Township
Address: Medford Township, located at 49 Union Street, Medford, NJ 08055.
Request: $3,691,490.00
Summary: The funding would be used to upgrade a disintegrated water equalization tank, including construction of a reinforced concrete tank and related structural upgrades. Funds will also support the replacement of critical equipment, including a submerged turbine, blower system, and bridge assembly, as well as improvements to sewer and air systems to optimize operations.
Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
Proposed Recipient: Township of Hainesport
Address: 1401 Marne Highway, Hainesport NJ 08036.
Request: $389,692.85
Summary: Upgrading to modern stretcher systems will improve patient safety, reduce the risk of injury to EMS providers, and ensure reliable emergency medical care for its residents and surrounding communities.
Proposed Recipient: Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Address: 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ, 08015.
Request: $2,000,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to modernize Deborah’s Cath Lab 4 with next-generation equipment used by interventional cardiologists to diagnose and treat heart conditions without open-heart surgery.
Transportation and Housing and Urban Development
Proposed Recipient: Florence Township (NJ DOT)
Address: New Jersey Department of Transportation, located at 1035 Parkway Avenue, PO Box 600, Trenton, New Jersey 08625.
Request: $5,000,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to create a roundabout and upgrade an intersection, eliminating all left turns to reduce collisions and address safety, capacity, and operational deficiencies.
Proposed Recipient: Cinnaminson Township
Address: Cinnaminson Township, located at 1621 Riverton Road, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077.
Request: $1,278,941.00
Summary: The funding would be used to widen Willow Drive, replace a culvert, and construct a new ADA-compliant sidewalk.
Proposed Recipient: Medford Lakes Borough
Address: Medford Lakes Borough, located at 1 Cabin Cir, Medford Lakes, NJ 08055
Request: $249,755.00
Summary: The funding would be used to revitalize a vacant lot at the Borough’s entrance by providing pedestrian access, expanding a walking path along Ballinger Lake, and creating public viewing space for native species.
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Englishtown
Address: Borough of Englishtown, located at 15 Main Street, Englishtown, NJ 07726.
Request: $1,125,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used for streetscape improvements, such as paver walkways, street trees, landscape planters, bike racks, and trash receptacles.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Evesham
Address: 984 Tuckerton Road, Evesham, NJ 08053.
Request: $3,000,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used to upgrade critical building systems, including a new roof, solar panel adjustments, court flooring, air conditioning, and ADA-compliant bathrooms. It will also support interior renovations to offices, a kitchen, and recreational spaces.
Proposed Recipient: Borough of Freehold
Address: Borough of Freehold, located at 30 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728.
Request: $500,000.00
Summary: The funding would be used for constructing two mini-pitch soccer courts at Wilson Park to create a new multi-use recreational facility that supports youth programming, community recreation, and regional sporting events.