FY27 CPF Selections

Rep. Emily Randall has submitted the following funding requests for important community projects in Washington’s 6th Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 20 projects in their community for fiscal year 2027. Submission to the Committee is not a guarantee of funding. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state, local, and Tribal governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. Additional information from the House Appropriations Committee on the Community Project Funding process is available here.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Emily Randall has certified that she and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.

Projects will be posted on this site on a rolling basis in accordance with the public disclosure deadlines established by the House Appropriations Committee. 

NOTE: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by subcommittee.  

Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies

University of Puget Sound – South Sound Confocal Imaging Resource

• Organization Address: 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, WA 98416
• Project Address: 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, WA 98416
• Funding Request: $905,692.00
• Account Type: NIST Scientific & Technical Research
• Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase hardware, software, and support required for a state-of-the-art spinning disk confocal microscope to replace an aging, unreliable system and expand imaging capabilities to include advanced live-cell imaging. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the equipment will enable research aligned with NIST’s goal to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness through advanced measurement science. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for activities consistent with, and supportive of, the purposes authorized by section 272 of title 15, United States Code. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Mason County Emergency Communications (MACECOM) – Mason County Law Enforcement Communications Equipment

• Organization Address: 322 North 3rd Street, Shelton, WA 98584
• Project Address: 322 North 3rd Street, Shelton, WA 98584
• Funding Request: $1,500,000.00
• Account Type: DOJ Office of Justice Programs, COPS
• Project Description: The funding would be used to upgrade Mason County’s law enforcement communications system that all the law enforcement agencies in the county rely on. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current system limits law enforcement operations across jurisdictional boundaries and presents ongoing risks to officer safety and situational awareness. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 1701(b)(8) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 (34 U.S.C. § 10381(b)(8)). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

City of Hoquiam – Beacon Hill Water Reservoir

• Organization Address: 609 8th Street, Hoquiam, WA 98550
• Project Address: 201 Boyer Lane Hoquiam, WA 98550
• Funding Request: $9,801,980.25
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Waste Disposal Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the design, decommissioning, demolition, and replacement of the reservoir with a new storage facility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current reservoir was found to have structural deficiencies that pose an extremely high safety risk if a breach were to occur, including potential loss of life. This project has a federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized in Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a)(2). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

City of Montesano – Montesano Fire Station Modernization and Public Safety Expansion

• Organization Address: 112 N. Main St, Montesano, WA 98563
• Project Address: 310 Pioneer Ave E, Montesano, WA 98563
• Funding Request: $2,625,000.00
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Community Facilities Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used to modernize the City of Montesano’s 1979 fire station and to strengthen regional emergency response. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it fixes high‑risk problems, delivers long‑lasting infrastructure, and benefits the wider region, not just one building. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Makah Indian Tribe – Makah Senior Center Renovation and Improvement Project

• Organization Address: 100 Resort Road, Neah Bay, WA 98357
• Project Address: 341 Bayview Ave, Neah Bay, WA 98357
• Funding Request: $1,623,829.50
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Community Facilities Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used to repair and replace critical structural components of the Senior Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would ensure that seniors are in safe facilities that can continue to provide them with quality care and essential services. This project has a Federal nexus as it is for the same purposes authorized in section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Port of Allyn – Sweetwater Creek Waterwheel Park Facilities Improvements

• Organization Address: 18560 E State Route 3, Allyn, WA 98524
• Project Address: 22670 NE State Route 3, Belfair, WA 98528
• Funding Request: $597,750.00
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Community Facilities Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used to build accessible public restrooms, parking, and utility infrastructure at the site of the future Sweetwater Creek Waterwheel Park. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these facilities would serve as a preventative measure to reduce contamination risk, protect salmon habitats, and safeguard broader watershed restoration efforts. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a)(2). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Port of Port Townsend - JCIA Rural Light Industrial Park

• Organization Address: 2701 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, WA 98368
• Project Address: 195 Airport Road Port Townsend, WA 98368
• Funding Request: $1,854,144
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Water and Waste Disposal Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the development of a 24-acre rural light industrial park including: site clearing and grading, installation of underground water and wastewater utilities, and construction of a stormwater collection and treatment system serving the industrial park. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will spur job growth and private investment, increase tax receipts, foster economic vitality, and strengthen the ability of communities to withstand potential future environmental and economic shocks. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a)(2). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

South Kitsap Fire and Rescue – South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Fire Engine Replacement

• Organization Address: 1974 Fircrest Dr SE, Port Orchard, WA 98366
• Project Address: 8696 Olalla Valley RD SE, Port Orchard, WA 98367 and 12685 Bethel Burley RD SE Port Orchard, WA 98367
• Funding Request: $975,000.00
• Account Type: Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Community Facilities Grants
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the purchase of two fire engines. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the engines would serve rural communities, provide an enhanced level service, improve the likelihood of a positive outcome from a fire or medical emergency, and maintain or potentially lower property insurance rates. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 306 of the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act, 7 U.S. Code section 1926(a)(2). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies

Port of Bremerton – Port of Bremerton for Sewer Infrastructure Rehabilitation and Improvement Project

• Organization Address: 8850 SW State Highway 3 Bremerton, WA 98312
• Project Address: 8850 SW State Highway 3 Bremerton, WA 98312
• Funding Request: $1,100,000.00
• Account Type: Environmental Protection Agency – State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the rehabilitation of the Port of Bremerton’s sewer infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the Port’s sewer system currently supports 39 total businesses and 2,300 jobs at both the industrial park and airport and refurbishment of the sewer system would ensure that the Port is able to continue to provide uninterrupted services to the public. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1383(c) (Section 603(c) of the Clean Water Act). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Quinault Indian Nation – Quinault Indian Nation for Queets Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Organization Address: 1214 Aalis Dr, Taholah, WA 98587
• Project Address: Allotment 100 Queets, WA 98331
• Funding Request: $3,000,000.00
• Account Type: Environmental Protection Agency – State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)
• Project Description: The funding would be used for a multi-celled treatment system for the Queets wastewater treatment plant. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the existing wastewater treatment plant, situated within the floodplain and the tsunami inundation zone, has surpassed its expected lifespan and needs to be replaced and relocated. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. 1383(c) (Section 603(c) of the Clean Water Act). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority (“Sound Transit”) – High-Capacity Battery Electric Buses to Replace ST Express Buses

• Organization Address: 401 S. Jackson St, Seattle WA 98104
• Project Address: 424 E 25th St, Tacoma, WA 98421
• Funding Request: $3,000,000.00
• Account Type: Transit Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used to procure 2 high-capacity battery electric buses to replace 40’ diesel buses that will serve routes in Washington’s 6th Congressional District. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it reduces traffic congestion by improving regional public transit options, improves air quality, and supports job creation and retention by expanding access to employment centers within and between the two counties with the highest populations and concentrations of jobs in the state. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

City of Tacoma – Fishing Wars Memorial/Regional Freight Mobility Bridge Replacement - Phase II

• Organization Address: 747 Market Street, Tacoma WA 98402
• Project Address: Fishing Wars Memorial Crossing, Tacoma, WA 98421
• Funding Request: $7,650,000.00
• Account Type: Highway Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the environmental review, final design, and right-of-way acquisition necessary to replace the structurally deficient Fishing Wars Memorial Bridge. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it restores a critical freight and community connection, measurably improves safety and prevents far more costly economic and infrastructure failures in the future. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Hoh Indian Tribe – Hoh Safe Homelands Roundabout Project, Forks, WA

• Organization Address: 2269 Lower Hoh Road, Forks, Washington 98331
• Project Address: Intersection of US Highway 101 and the Hoh Highlands, Forks, 98331
• Funding Request: $2,980,000.00
• Account Type: Highway Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a roundabout on US Highway 101 at the Hoh Highlands intersection. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would provide a significant traffic safety measure to reduce vehicle speed and improve the safety of all motorists at this developing residential and community access point for the Hoh Indian Tribe and nearby communities. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 202. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe – Jamestown S'Klallam Natural Resources Special Purpose Building

• Organization Address: 1033 Old Blyn Hwy, Sequim, WA, 98382
• Project Address: 255 Zaccardo Road, Sequim, WA 98382 
• Funding Request: $4,000,000.00
• Account Type: HUD Community Development Fund – Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used to move and reconstruct a critical Tribal facility—the Natural Resources Special Purpose Building — from an area repeatedly impacted by flooding, and within Federal Emergency Management Agency designated flood and tsunami hazards zones to ensure that Tribal Citizens and the broader community can reliably and safely harvest, sell, and consume shellfish, salmon, and other natural resources. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would safeguard public health, ensure continuity of essential monitoring, and avoid future emergency federal spending associated with disaster damage. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(4). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Kitsap County Public Transportation Benefit Area Authority dba Kitsap Transit – Port Orchard Intermodal Passenger-Only Ferry Terminal Project

• Organization Address: 60 Washington Avenue, Suite 200, Bremerton, WA 98337
• Project Address: 83 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366
• Funding Request: $1,500,000.00
• Account Type: Transit Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used for structural repairs of the Port Orchard Intermodal Terminal. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is a cost-effective investment in maintaining essential public transportation infrastructure relied upon by more than 261,000 passenger trips annually. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by chapter 53 of title 49 of the United States Code. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Pierce County – Lackey RD NW / Jackson LK RD NW / Key Pen HY NW Intersection Safety Improvements

• Organization Address: 930 Tacoma Avenue South, Tacoma, WA 98402
• Project Address: 4200 Key Peninsula Hwy NW, Lakebay, WA 98349
• Funding Request: $1,500,000.00
• Account Type: Highway Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a single-lane roundabout to improve safety and mobility. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it delivers long-term safety, economic, and mobility benefits at a single, high-impact location by reducing traffic congestion, calming traffic, and addressing longstanding safety concerns identified by local residents. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 133. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe – Hansville-Little Boston Roundabout, Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe, Kingston, WA

• Organization Address: 31912 Little Boston Rd NE, Kingston, WA 98346
• Project Address: Hansville Rd NE at Little Boston/Delaney Rd, Kingston, WA 98346
• Funding Request: $8,900,000.00
• Account Type: Highway Infrastructure Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a modern multilane roundabout at Hansville Rd NE & Little Boston/Delaney Rd. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the location currently has a record of failures and crashes and the roundabout would reduce severe crashes, improve emergency response, and restore reliable access for North Kitsap community members. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 23 USC 202. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Port of Grays Harbor – Port of Grays Harbor Pilot Boat Replacement

• Organization Address: 111 S Wooding Street, Aberdeen, WA 98520
• Project Address: 111 S Wooding, Aberdeen, WA 98520
• Funding Request: $1,500,000.00
• Account Type: Port Infrastructure Development Program Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used for the acquisition of a newer, safer, and more efficient pilot boat. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because millions of dollars of commerce and thousands of jobs rely on the Port’s ability to safely and efficiently move both American grown/made products to international markets, as well as the Port’s ability to handle and transport import cargoes, and having a newer pilot boat will support and grow the Port’s pilotage services to support economic activity. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 46 USC 54301. Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Squaxin Island Tribe – Squaxin Island Tribe Noo-Seh-Chatl Infrastructure Project

• Organization Address: 10 SE Squaxin Lane, Shelton, WA 98584
• Project Address: Noo-Seh-Chatl (adjacent to SE Klah Che Min Drive), Shelton, WA 98584
• Funding Request: $3,138,820.00
• Account Type: HUD Community Development Fund – Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used for a multi-phased housing project. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide considerable long-term economic benefits by improving the well-being and economic stability of families, reducing overcrowding, and increasing available housing stock. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2). Link to signed disclosure letter here.  

Tacoma Housing Authority – Alberta J. Canada Apartments Rehabilitation

• Organization Address: 902 South L Street, Tacoma, WA 98405
• Project Address: 1114 S 11th St, Tacoma, WA 98405
• Funding Request: $2,800,000.00
• Account Type: HUD Community Development Fund – Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Projects
• Project Description: The funding would be used for building improvements at the Alberta J. Canada Apartments, a housing community that serves low-income elderly households. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it preserves and extends the life of deeply affordable housing that serves low-income older adults, one of the most vulnerable and fastest growing populations in Tacoma. The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. § 5305(a)(4). Link to signed disclosure letter here.