FY 2027 Community Project Funding Submissions
Every year, the United States Congress writes and passes 12 appropriations bills, which provide the federal government with the funding it needs to operate. These bills fund a wide range of activities and programs, including government operations, education, medical research, national defense, foreign assistance, infrastructure, and more.
For the past five years, as a part of the annual process, local governments and 501c3 non-profit organizations have also been invited to submit Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to their Members of Congress for consideration. CPFs – sometimes referred to as “earmarks” – are the rare opportunity for Members of Congress to request and designate funding for projects that specifically benefit their own communities and districts (as long as the projects adhere to federal regulations and House and Committee eligibility requirements).
Each Member of Congress can submit up to 20 total CPF requests for FY 2027. As it has been each year since FY 2022, there is no guarantee that any requested projects will be funded. The FY 2027 CPF process has a limited scope with combined Community Projects capped at 0.5% of all discretionary spending.
Below are the 20 projects Congresswoman Jacobs submitted on behalf of California’s 51st District. The requests are listed by the subcommittee to which they were submitted and are otherwise listed in alphabetical order.
Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
Early STEM Proficiency Program
Recipient: University of San Diego
Address: 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA, 92110
Amount Requested: $980,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to strengthen STEM proficiency and foundational math aptitude in preK-12 learners by targeting early development of visuospatial skills and effective approaches to teaching math within and outside of school. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it represents a strategic investment in an early, high-leverage point in the education pipeline: elementary students’ mathematical confidence and foundational thinking skills.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Hope Bridge Initiative
Recipient: Shaphat Outreach
Address: 900 N. Cuyamaca St Suite 103 El Cajon, Ca 92020
Amount Requested: $550,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to expand community-based violence prevention and community engagement programs that connect high-risk neighborhoods with law enforcement agencies to decrease violence in these areas. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for law enforcement officers to build trust with community members and ultimately improve the efficiency of these law enforcement agencies.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
La Mesa Drone as First Responder
Recipient: La Mesa Police Department
Address: 8085 University Avenue, La Mesa, CA, 91942
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to establish a Drone as First Responder program and Real-Time Crime Center to respond to high-priority emergencies faster, with the appropriate resources, and without compromising officer safety. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Drone as First Responder can arrive in minutes, giving first responders immediate information that accelerates medical aid, improves suspect location, and reduces time spent searching – effectively stretching the taxpayer dollar. The data produced by this program will be owned and managed solely by the La Mesa Police Department.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
RESPECT Project
Recipient: Lifeline Community Services
Address: 200 Michigan Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to expand programming offered by local law enforcement to reduce juvenile delinquency, lower recidivism, and help at-risk youth build relationships with law enforcement agencies in Lemon Grove, CA. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it encourages at-risk youth to develop positive relationships with law enforcement and prepares them to be productive members of society.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Bancroft Safe Parking Program
Recipient: County of San Diego
Address: 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Amount Requested: $900,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to provide a safe, legal, and accessible place to sleep and receive wraparound services to those experiencing homelessness in their vehicles across the unincorporated communities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Belden Village Affordable Housing Upgrades
Recipient: San Diego Housing Commission
Address: 1122 Broadway, Ste. 300, San Diego, CA 92101
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to support necessary renovations, energy efficiency and property upgrade, at a deed-restricted affordable housing apartment complex that serves seniors in the Clairemont neighborhood of the City of San Diego. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will keep residents housed in an affordable housing development in San Diego, one of the most expensive housing markets in the nation.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Cuyamaca Outdoor School
Recipient: San Diego County Office of Education
Address: 6401 Linda Vista Road, San Diego, CA 92111
Amount Requested: $1,745,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to make structural upgrades to the Cuyamaca Outdoor School including replacement of aging gas lines, staff building modernization, and professional asbestos abatement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it ensures student and staff safety, regulatory compliance, and uninterrupted access for students. Cuyamaca Outdoor School is California's largest and longest-running 6th grade camp, serving more than 11,000 students each year.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Grossmont College Family Center
Recipient: Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District
Address: 8800 Grossmont College Drive, El Cajon, CA, 92020
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to establish a Family Center at Grossmont College for students who are parents. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accelerate the educational journey for parenting students so that they can more quickly complete their college education, quickly transition to the workforce, and focus on their families.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
MTS ADA Bus Stop Improvement Project
Recipient: San Diego Metropolitan Transit System
Address: 1255 Imperial Avenue, Suite 1000, San Diego CA 92101
Amount Requested: $898,480
Project Description: The funding would be used to design and construct ADA-compliant bus stop improvements near schools, parks, and public resource center locations that serve youth, families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it ensures compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and keeps our public transportation safe and accessible for the entire community.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
San Diego Community College District Child Development Center Expansion
Recipient: San Diego Community College District
Address: 3375 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA, 92108
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to expand and modernize Mesa College’s Child Development Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it tackles three urgent local needs: access to child care in San Diego, investments in regional workforce development, and student retention in higher education.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
San Diego County Mobile Libraries
Recipient: County of San Diego
Address: 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to expand the County Library’s mobile library operations. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it allows for students, parents, and families to access library services without having to travel far and keeps library costs low.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
San Diego Flood Protection and Resilience Initiative
Recipient: City of San Diego
Address: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA 92101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase and store approximately 250,000 sandless sandbags to support rapid deployment during flood emergencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow emergency personnel and residents to rapidly reinforce properties, divert water, and reduce damage. In January 2024, San Diego experienced severe storms and flooding which resulted in a presidential disaster declaration and over $20 million in disaster assistance grants.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
San Diego Homeless Encampment Clean Up Program
Recipient: City of San Diego
Address: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA 92101
Amount Requested: $2,250,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to perform homeless encampment abatements and outreach services on approximately five miles of freeway in the downtown San Diego area. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would support the purchase of equipment and materials to allow the City to expand their operations, and help connect individuals with housing resources so that they are less likely to return to unsafe and unsuitable freeway locations.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
San Diego Wildfire Suppression
Recipient: City of San Diego
Address: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA 92101
Amount Requested: $2,250,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for the purchase and installation of four fixed helicopter fire hydrant systems and non-toxic fire inhibitor supplies to enhance aerial wildfire suppression capabilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will allow for emergency services to better control and reduce the spread of wildfires in open spaces and prevent property damage in residential communities and businesses. In 2025, San Diego experienced thousands of life-threatening fires, many of which led to structural damage and displaced families.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
School Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Recipient: San Diego Unified School District
Address: 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA, 92103
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to support one-time, targeted investments that build local capacity for emergency response, staff readiness, and coordinated communication – ensuring that students and staff are prepared to respond effectively to a wide range of emergencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these upgrades will keep students safe on campus and make it easier for first responders to respond to emergencies.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Spring Valley Community Center Upgrades
Recipient: County of San Diego
Address: 1600 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA, 92101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to make upgrades and improvements to the Spring Valley Community Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will modernize the community center kitchen which provides senior congregate meals and food insecurity support. In 2025, the San Diego Hunger Coalition estimated that more than 1 in 4 older adults in San Diego County are nutrition insecure.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Vision Zero Improvements
Recipient: City of San Diego
Address: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA 92101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to fund improvements across the City’s most dangerous intersections to include installation of signalized intersections, accessible pedestrian signs, speed bumps, curb stripping, crosswalks, and medians. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would include pedestrian safety enhancements at the City’s “Fatal 15” intersections – preidentified intersections with the highest rates of pedestrian and cyclist injuries or fatalities.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Waite Park
Recipient: City of La Mesa
Address: 8130 Allison Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description:The funding would be used to construct a new neighborhood park on a vacant, previously remediated City-owned parcel, including purchasing playground & fitness equipment, necessary drainage, lighting and other maintenance needs. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides no cost recreation, improves safety and walkability, and activates long vacant public land.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Subcommittee on Health Resources and Service Administration
El Cerrito Comprehensive Health Center Expansion
Recipient: Family Health Centers of San Diego, Inc.
Address: 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA, 92102
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used for Phase II of the El Cerrito Comprehensive Health Center Expansion – a building that includes comprehensive behavioral health services, advanced trauma mental health care, and pediatric mental health care. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it provides an area of my district with high demand for primary and preventive health care with those services, resulting in less visits to the emergency room and unexpected medical costs.
Signed financial disclosure and federal nexus letter
Transitional Support Mobile Clinic
Recipient: City of San Diego
Address: 202 C Street, Floor 11, San Diego, CA, 92101
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to fund the construction and acquisition of the City of San Diego’s Transitional Support Mobile Clinic. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it solves a well-documented, costly cycle: drug use, 911 call, Emergency Room, discharge, return to drug use.