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 FY26 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 April 25, 2025.
Transparency
The final CPF requests selected and submitted by Congressman Conaway to the Appropriations Committee are posted below.
Projects Requested for FY26
Proposed Recipient: Deborah Heart and Lung Center
Address: 200 Trenton Road, Browns Mills, NJ 08015.
Request: $1,275,000
Summary: To purchase advanced cardiac monitoring and recording systems with real-time data capture, high-resolution visualization, and integrated analysis tools to support the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiac conditions during invasive procedures.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Edgewater Park
Address: 400 Delanco Road, Edgewater Park, NJ 08010
Request: $1,360,000
Summary: To construct a stormwater pump station with a backup generator to address chronic flooding at Silver Park West, protecting residents and property by safely discharging excess water without constant manual intervention.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Freehold
Address: 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold, NJ 07728
Request: $3,263,664
Summary: To replace aging water mains in the Medford Boulevard area with more durable infrastructure to improve water service reliability and quality.
Proposed Recipient: Willingboro Municipal Utilities Authority
Address: 433 JFK Way, Willingboro, NJ 08046
Request: $6,400,000
Summary: To upgrade the Well 1 Water Treatment Plant with PFOS/PFOA removal equipment and a protective structure to meet new federal contaminant standards, ensuring safe drinking water and regulatory compliance.
Proposed Recipient: The Borough of Freehold
Address: 30 Mechanic Street, Freehold, NJ 07728
Request: $2,512,000
Summary: To clean and reseal the Borough’s two water tanks to ensure the storage and distribution of safe, reliable drinking water.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Burlington
Address: 851 Old York Rd, Burlington Twp, NJ 08016
Request: $3,238,568
Summary: To install dewatering equipment that will reduce sludge liquid content, cutting disposal costs, emissions, and transport time by enabling local processing at the county's Eco-Complex.
Proposed Recipient: Township of East Windsor
Address: 16 Lanning Boulevard, East Windsor, NJ 08520.
Request: $2,500,000
Summary: The funding would be used for the completion of the Probasco Road Freight Bypass to divert truck traffic from residential roads by constructing a direct exit ramp from NJ Route 133 to Wyckoff Mills Road.
Proposed Recipient: Hamilton Township
Address: 2090 Greenwood Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08609.
Request: $1,325,000
Summary: To renovate and replace the HVAC systems in Hamilton Township’s eight fire stations. This funding will ensure safe, healthy, and climate-controlled environments for first responders, while also delivering long-term financial, operational, and environmental benefits through energy efficiency, reduced utility costs, job creation, and the prevention of more costly emergency repairs.
Proposed Recipient: Burlington County
Address: 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060.
Request: $1,100,000
Summary: The funding would be used to redesign and refurbish the Burlington County Library and build a new multi-purpose area to provide equitable opportunities for personal improvement and a more informed, educated, and skilled population.
Proposed Recipient: Lawrence Township Community Center
Address: 2207 Lawrenceville Road, NJ 08648.
Request: $500,000
Summary: The funding would be used for interior renovations to the Lawrence Neighborhood Center, transforming it into a centralized community hub that offers programming, cultural and recreational activities, and education and training resources for residents.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Hainesport
Address: 1401 Marne Highway, PO Box 477, Hainesport, NJ 08036.
Request: $975,000
Summary: The funding would be used to transform an undeveloped site along Rancocas Creek into Creek Turn Park, enhancing natural resources, stabilizing historic ruins, and creating accessible trails, gathering spaces, and passive recreational opportunities for visitors.
Proposed Recipient: Marlboro Township
Address: 1979 Township Drive, Marlboro, NJ 07746.
Request: $2,320,000
Summary: The funding would be used for renovating and expanding the Marlboro Free Public Library with ADA-compliant upgrades, interior and exterior improvements, and expanded parking to meet growing community use and replace aging infrastructure.
Proposed Recipient: Township of Delran
Address: 900 Chester Avenue, Delran, NJ 08075.
Request: $1,611,850
Summary: The funding would be used for improving the Don Deutsch Soccer Field by paving the parking lot, upgrading lighting, and adding striping to enhance safety, extend usage hours, and support recreation and soccer programs.
Proposed Recipient: Lumberton Township
Address: 35 Municipal Drive, Lumberton, NJ 08048.
Request: $580,000
Summary: The funding would be used for the construction of four stadium lights and electrical service at a community field to address safety concerns and allow evening use.