2024 Community Project Submissions
This year, the Appropriations Committee created a new opportunity for Members of Congress to direct federal resources for certain projects with demonstrated community support, commonly referred to as Community Project Funding. Per Committee rules, each Member of Congress can submit up to 15 projects for consideration to be funded within the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations bills. More information about this process can be found here.
Congressman Dan Kildee’s office received dozens of proposals from the community but ultimately was only able to submit 15 to the Appropriations Committee for further consideration. Congressman Kildee will continue to work with all stakeholders in mid-Michigan to bring home federal resources to the district.
So far, Congressman Kildee submitted the following community project funding requests:
Intended Recipient: Midland County
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 220 W. Ellsworth St, Midland, Mich., 48640
Project Name: Midland County Flood Prevention & Watershed Protection
Request Amount: $2,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for snag and debris removal in local waterways to prevent flooding.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will prevent flooding in Midland County which has previously caused millions of dollars in damage to homes and small businesses.
Intended Recipient: Frankenmuth Downtown Development Authority
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 240 W. Genesee St., Frankenmuth, Mich. 48734
Project Name: Improving Roadway Access in Frankenmuth (MI)
Request Amount: $3,200,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for constructing a roundabout and reconverting a roadway that would improve the safety of the road.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve safety and traffic flow for the residents of the community.
Intended Recipient: Saginaw Valley State University
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 7400 Bay Rd., University Center, Mich. 48710
Project Name: Establishing a Midtown Transit Gateway in Saginaw County (MI)
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used to connect two current fixed-route transit authorities, Bay County (Bay Metro) and City of Saginaw (STARS), at Saginaw Valley State University.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would increase transportation access and eliminate barriers for employment and economic growth.
Intended Recipient: Bay County
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 515 Center Ave., Bay City, Mich. 48708
Project Name: Bay County (MI) Community Development and Blight Elimination Initiative
Request Amount: $1,300,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit:The funding would be used for completing renovations at the Bay County Community Center as well as removal of blighted vacant buildings in the community that contribute to crime.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will improve public safety and help generate economic development.
Intended Recipient: Michigan State Police
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 7150 Harris Dr., Dimondale, Mich. 48821
Project Name: Support for Mid-Michigan Law Enforcement
Request Amount: $3,560,660
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for making critical upgrades to law enforcement equipment, technology, patrol vehicles and vessels, to provide additional tools for Michigan law enforcement.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funding because it will improve public safety and support local law enforcement.
Intended Recipient: Hemlock Public School District
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 733 N. Hemlock Rd., Hemlock, Mich., 48626
Project Name: Establishing a Recreation Facility in Hemlock (MI)
Request Amount: $1,800,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for the construction of a field house to keep youth active year-round. Currently, the county ranks 71 out of 83 in Michigan for length and quality of life.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it increases opportunities for physical activity, helping to fight childhood obesity and improve mental and physical health outcomes across the community.
Intended Recipient: Village of St. Charles
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 110 W. Spruce St., St. Charles, Mich. 48655
Project Name: Replacing Lead Service Lines in St. Charles (MI)
Request Amount: $3,075,766
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit:The funding would be used to replace lead and copper water service lines with safe, reliable alternatives that will ensure St. Charles’ drinking water supply does not contain harmful toxins.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because every community has the right to safe drinking water.
Intended Recipient: City of Flushing
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 725 E. Main St., Flushing Mich., 48433
Project Name: Improving Clean Water for the City of Flushing (MI)
Request Amount: $1,250,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for the improvement of the Flushing Wastewater Treatment Plant to ensure the systems maintain efficient and effective treatment prior to releasing water into the Flint River.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the quality of water in Michigan, including the Great Lakes.
Intended Recipient: Genesee County Drain Commissioner
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: G-4610 Beecher Rd., Flint, Mich. 48532
Project Name: Improving Drinking Water Infrastructure in Genesee County (MI)
Request Amount: $5,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used to expand drinking water infrastructure in Genesee County, including the Charter Township of Fenton and the City of Burton, to reduce potential exposure to harmful toxins like arsenic and ensure continuous water flow to mitigate bacterial growth in the water supply.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because every community has the right to safe drinking water.
Intended Recipient: Central Michigan University
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1200 S. Franklin St., Mount Pleasant, Mich. 48859
Project Name: Providing Health Care Education in Bay, Isabella, Midland, and Saginaw Counties (MI)
Request Amount: $995,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit:The funding would be used to bring technology-enabled health care education into secondary school classrooms in rural communities with fewer than 20,000 residents in Bay, Isabella, Midland and Saginaw counties.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expose students to the vast array of health careers, while encouraging students who achieve advanced education in health care to join the health care workforce in the rural communities from which they are from.
Intended Recipient: Communities First, Inc.
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 415 W. Court St., Flint, Mich. 48503
Project Name: Downtown Flint (MI) Revitalization and Housing Initiative
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used to renovate the Marian Hall building, converting it to affordable housing, and restore the Masonic Temple building into a mixed-use space for the community.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will spur economic development, expand affordable housing options and improve public safety.
Intended Recipient: Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 5045 Stanley Rd., Flint, Mich. 48506
Project Name: Improving Recreational Spaces for Genesee County (MI)
Request Amount: $3,696,570
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for the improvement of parks and recreational spaces across Genesee County. Specifically, the upgrades to these parks will ensure these spaces are accessible for people with physical and developmental disabilities.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the quality of life for the over 86,000 Genesee County residents with disabilities.
Intended Recipient: Office of Genesee County Sheriff
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 1002 S. Saginaw St., Flint, Mich. 48502
Project Name: Combatting Drug and Human Trafficking in Genesee County (MI)
Request Amount: $3,150,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit:The funding would be used to combat drug and human trafficking in Genesee County and enhance services for children who are victims of crime and abuse.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would help to combat human and drug trafficking, protect vulnerable children in the community and improve public safety.
Intended Recipient: Saginaw County Land Bank Authority
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 111 S. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Mich. 48602
Project Name: Saginaw County (MI) Housing and Community Development Initiative
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used to eliminate key public safety threats by demolishing vacant properties and expanding affordable housing opportunities in Saginaw County.
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public safety and spur economic development.
Intended Recipient: Saginaw-Shiawassee Habitat for Humanity
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 315 W. Holland Ave., Saginaw, Mich. 48602
Project Name: Home Improvements and Repairs for Mid-Michigan Households
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation of the request and taxpayer funding benefit: The funding would be used for making critical home repairs, including to energy systems and roofs, for veterans and low-income households to address health and safety issues.
This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will increase housing for veterans, improve public safety and spur economic development.