FY27 Appropriations

FY2027 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING (CPF):

In order to make the federal funding process more responsive to the needs of the American people, the House Appropriations Committee is now accepting requests from Members of Congress for Community Project Funding (CPF) for Fiscal Year 2027. This funding will support specific, worthwhile projects across the country. Each Member of Congress may submit up to 20 projects proposed by government entities and non-profits (with some exceptions) to the Appropriations Committee to be considered for FY27 funding.

Final determinations on funding are subject to enactment of an FY27 appropriations bill. Members cannot guarantee which, if any, projects are funded, nor at what level.

I am grateful to have received so many wonderful proposals for projects across Vermont. Below are details of the projects I submitted to the Appropriations Committee for consideration, listed in alphabetical order. In accordance with House and Committee rules, I have certified that neither I nor my immediate family has any financial interests in any of the projects I submitted.

I am excited to put forward projects that will benefit Vermonters across the state. From building much-needed housing, to repairing long-neglected bridges, to ensuring our firefighters have the equipment they need to stay safe. The 20 projects outlined below reflect the wide range of needs in our state, and I am committed to working diligently to help bring them to fruition.

Johnson Public Library Renovation Project - Town of Johnson - $665,000 

The Johnson Public Library Renovation Project preserves a historic, treasured community resource, protecting it from future flood damage and modernizing library facilities to meet patrons’ educational, information access, health care, and community programming needs.

Cyber Threat Scenarios Project – Champlain College - $1,785,408

The Champlain College Cyber Threat Scenarios project is a six-year initiative that enhances cybersecurity readiness for law enforcement and local organizations by simulating real-world cyberattacks in a controlled lab, producing scalable training resources, and equipping students with hands-on skills to help address the global cybersecurity workforce shortage.

Forensic Technology and Equipment Upgrades to Combat Internet Crimes Against Children – Vermont Office of Attorney General - $846,617

This project strengthens the Vermont Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force’s ability to combat online child exploitation by equipping it with advanced forensic technology and a mobile evidence processing vehicle, enhancing support for local law enforcement, improving digital evidence analysis, and enabling more effective identification of offenders, rescue of victims, and successful prosecutions.

South Londonderry Community Wastewater System – Segment II - Town of Londonderry - $1,600,000

The South Londonderry Community Wastewater System expands access to reliable wastewater infrastructure, reduces barriers and costs for new housing development, alleviates environmental and site constraints associated with septic systems, and promotes smart growth within the designated village center.

Town of Berlin Municipal Garage Modernization Project - Town of Berlin - $1,000,000

The Municipal Garage Modernization Project funds the construction of a new facility that protects critical equipment and infrastructure, enhances maintenance capacity, improves public works efficiency, and ensures safe working conditions for municipal employees, while also strengthening flood resilience and providing flexible space for community use.

Town of Hardwick Rescue Squad Facility Construction - Town of Hardwick  - $1,300,000

The Town of Hardwick Rescue Squad Facility Construction project strengthens life-saving response capabilities, ensures reliable and rapid emergency care, and enhances operational readiness for first responders, while reinforcing Hardwick’s role as one of the regional hubs for growth, housing, and economic activity in the Northeast Kingdom.

Town of Newbury Highway Garage Construction Project - Town of Newbury - $1,460,000

The Town of Newbury Highway Garage Construction Project expands infrastructure and facilities to improve critical service delivery as Newbury grows to meet state and regional housing targets.