Appropriations Requests FY27

Project Transparency

Member Community Project Funding Requests Submitted to U.S. House Appropriations Committee

Rep. Gregory W. Meeks has submitted 18 requests for Member Designated Community Project Funding (CPFs) to the House Appropriations Committee for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27).

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 20 projects in their community for fiscal year 2027 – although only a handful may actually be funded. 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.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Meeks has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

For an explanation of the requests, including the purpose and a description for why these projects are a valuable use of taxpayer funds, please refer to my letters addressed to the House Appropriations Committee.

1. Building the Future UAS Workforce in Queens, NY
Requesting Entity: Research Foundation of CUNY on behalf of York College, CUNY
FY27 Funding Request: $1,500,000

2. Crime Prevention Through Youth Development
Requesting Entity: Police Athletic League
FY27 Funding Request: $1,143,700

3. The Power of a Suit Workforce Development Initiative
Requesting Entity: 100SUITSFOR100MEN
FY27 Funding Request: $1,000,000

4. P.S. 253 Auditorium Renovation and Modernization Project
Requesting Entity: New York City Department of Education
FY27 Funding Request: $750,000

5. Fire Alarm System Installation for Culinary Arts Training Program
Requesting Entity: New Dawn Charter High School II
FY27 Funding Request: $175,000

6. Marillac Hall Technology Hub
Requesting Entity: St. John's University
FY27 Funding Request: $1,400,000

7. Youthpreneur Justice Workforce Initiative
Requesting Entity: Showing Hearts Foundation
FY27 Funding Request: $700,000

8. P.S. 197 Playground Improvements
Requesting Entity: New York City Department of Education
FY27 Funding Request: $600,000

9. King of Kings Foundation Community Safety Initiative
Requesting Entity: King of Kings Foundation
FY27 Funding Request: $1,250,000

10. Damian Family Care Center Dental Technology
Requesting Entity: Damian Family Care Centers, Inc.
FY27 Funding Request: $45,000

11. P.S./M.S. 042 R. Vernam Auditorium Renovation Project
Requesting Entity: New York City Department of Education
FY27 Funding Request: $1,500,000

12. P.S./M.S. 114 Bathroom and Plumbing Renovation Project
Requesting Entity: New York City Department of Education
FY27 Funding Request: $1,200,000

13. Improving Safety and Security at Hammel Houses
Requesting Entity: New York City Housing Authority
FY27 Funding Request: $4,000,000

14. ADA: Hollis Station
Requesting Entity: New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority
FY27 Funding Request: $5,000,000

15. Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) Training for Staff
Requesting Entity: NYC Department of Probation
FY27 Funding Request: $500,000

16. Services and Technology to Support Victims of Crime
Requesting Entity: Mayor’s Office to End Gender-Based Domestic Violence
FY27 Funding Request: $500,000

17. JPAFHC Mobilizing Healthcare
Requesting Entity: The Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center, Inc.
FY27 Funding Request: $500,000

18. Expansion and Relocation of 27Q282 Kappa VI
Requesting Entity: New York City Department of Education
FY27 Funding Request: $5,000,000