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The office of Congressman Johnson is accepting community project funding requests for Fiscal Year 2024 for projects already in development to review with the appropriate committee to determine which, if any, meet the committee’s guidelines and which would best serve the people of Eastern Ohio. Please review all guidelines carefully to ensure project eligibility and fill in all requested information on the appropriate form provided below. The deadline to submit Community Funding Project requests to our office is Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 5pm. All submissions should be emailed to the following address: OH06.CommunityProjectFunding@mail.house.gov

We strongly advise a thorough review of all Community Project Funding materials and information released by the Appropriations Committee in advance of any submission. Please find additional resources here. (https://appropriations.house.gov/fiscal-year-2024-member-request-guidance)

FY2024 Community Project Funding Request Forms:

• Agriculture, Rural Development CPF Request Form
• Commerce, Justice, Science CPF Request Form
  
• Energy & Water CPF Request Form
  
• Homeland Security CPF Request Form
• Transportation and Housing and Urban Development CPF Request Form
• Interior, Environment CPF Request Form
• Military Construction and VA CPF Request Form

ELIGIBILITY & APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Only non-profit entities and state and local government entities are eligible to apply. All non-profit entities must provide evidence of their non-profit status as described under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
  
• Each project must be for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 only and cannot include multiyear funding. Since appropriations bills are annual, the funding will need to be spent one to two years from the enactment of the bill, so all projects must be considered “shovel-ready” and include evidence of community support (see community support requirements below).
• Each funding request must include a project description, a budget breakdown including how funds will be utilized, and describe why the project should be publicly funded.
• New to FY 2024, in order to ensure a federal nexus exists for each funded project, only projects that are tied to a federal authorization law may apply. Members must include a written statement describing the federal nexus for each Community Project Funding request.
• New to FY 2024, memorials, museums, and commemoratives (i.e., projects named for an individual or entity) are not eligible for Community Project Funding.
• In order to support good stewardship of taxpayer dollars, we will not consider projects that do not include a non-federal cost-share.

ENGAGEMENT

Community Support Requirements

Members must provide compelling evidence of community support for the project to demonstrate it is a genuine need. Examples of community support include but are not limited to:

• Endorsement by elected officials and other organizations;
• Press and support from newspaper editorial boards;
• Listings on state intended use plans; and/or
• Community development plans, or other publicly available planning documents or resolutions passed by city councils or boards.

Please note: In some cases where funding needs to flow through the state administrating authority, state support letters will be required.

LIMITED APPROACH

• There is a ban on directing Community Project Funding to for-profit grantees. Members may only request funding for State or local governmental grantees and for eligible non-profits.
• The Committee limits Community Project Funding to no more than 0.05% of discretionary spending.
• Each Member of Congress is limited to 15 Community Project Funding requests.

TRANSPARENCY & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Members are required to post every Community Project Funding request online. The website must be searchable, and the House Appropriations Committee will establish an online “one-stop” link to all project requests. Please note the information submitted in the forms below may be released to the public.
• To facilitate public scrutiny of Community Project Funding, the Committee will release a list of projects funded the same day as the Subcommittee markup.Members must certify to the Committee that they, their spouse, and their immediate family have no financial interest in the projects they request. This is an expansion beyond the underlying requirements in House Rules in order to cover immediate families of Members.

Department of Justice – Office of Community Oriented Policing Services

“Rapid DNA System, Washington County, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Washington County Sheriff’s Office, located at 223 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
Amount Requested: $355,300
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase a Rapid DNA system to be used by Washington and neighboring county law enforcement agencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will help bolster law enforcement efficiency and improve community outcomes by allowing immediate access for processing DNA. This Rapid DNA system will enable local law enforcement to make quick and accurate identifications that will drastically improve public safety, catch more criminals, and exonerate those wrongfully accused.

Department of Housing and Urban Development – Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) Grants

“Flying HIGH Inc. Project Possibility Mahoning Valley, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Flying HIGH, Inc., located at 6 Federal Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to increase housing supply by providing the infrastructure needed for housing development in “high opportunity areas” in the Mahoning Valley. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will provide local residents with affordable workforce housing, develop high-quality transit accessibility to and from these housing areas, and job creation for unemployed or underemployed individuals seeking careers in the trades.

“MVCS Community Learning Center, Youngstown, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Mahoning Valley Community School, located at 2026 South Avenue, Youngstown, Ohio 44502
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to construct a 20,000 square foot addition to the school that will include a gymnasium that will be open to the community in evenings and weekends, in addition to a cafeteria to support enhanced nutrition services, media center, childcare facility, additional space for workforce development, and space for community partners. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will enhance educational opportunities and resources to at-risk students, underserved youth, and their families. The location of this school has been chosen to address youth violence issues in the city as the Community Learning Center Model has been shown to help reduce youth violence when properly implemented.

Department of Transportation – Highway Infrastructure Programs

“Lincoln Way (State Route 172/241) Infrastructure Improvement Phase II, Massillon, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: City of Massillon, located at 151 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, Ohio 44646
Amount Requested: $2,781,043
Project Description: The funding would be used to widen the roadway to extend a dedicated left turn lane, and other enhancements such as adding curb bump outs, sidewalks, new mast arm signals and street lighting along Lincoln Way East. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will promote economic activity along Massillon’s primary commercial corridor (State Route 172/State Route 241) through proposed enhancements to calm downtown traffic and improve safety for both pedestrians and motorists.

Environmental Protection Agency – State and Tribal Assistance Grants (STAG)

“Route 7 South Corridor Infrastructure Project, Washington County, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Washington County Board of Commissioners, located at 223 Putnam Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750
Amount Requested: $3,468,400
Project Description: The funding would be used to extend, enhance, and expand the water and sewer utility infrastructure for nearly four miles along Ohio State Route 7 between the cities of Belpre and Marietta in eastern Washington County. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will provide sanitary sewer to as many as 15 businesses, 24 households, and to nearly 500 acres of prime industrial and commercial development property currently unserved by sewer. It will also assist in the creation of new jobs for the local economy and, at no additional cost, other utility lines will be installed in the project’s right of way for water, gas, and fiber internet services, further benefiting local residents and businesses.

“Campbell Brownfield Redevelopment Project, Campbell, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: City of Campbell, located at 351 Tenney Ave, Campbell, Ohio 44405
Amount Requested: $640,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to assess and clean up 46 acres of Brownfields in a former industrial area in order to revitalize the area and stimulate economic growth. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will clean up brownfield sites that are potentially harmful to the environment due to their past use and proximity to the Mahoning River. As the region seeks to develop the Mahoning River for recreation purposes, it is imperative that efforts are made to ensure the river is not polluted or damaged due to Brownfield contamination.

“West-Division Interceptor Sewer Replacement and CSO Elimination, Youngstown, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: City of Youngstown, located at 26 South Phelps Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
Amount Requested: $2,100,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace nearly two miles of deteriorating combined storm and sanitary sewer within the city along the Mahoning River. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will eliminate three combined sewer overflows (CSOs) that discharge approximately 35.5 million gallons of combined sewage annually into the Mahoning River. It will also increase the sewer pipe diameter to add storage capacity, minimizing future overflows downstream, and furthers the city’s commitment to completing its CSO Long Term Control Plan, enforced by the EPA.

“Wilkshire Hills Emergency Supply Transmission Line, Tuscarawas County, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Tuscarawas County Metropolitan Sewer District, located at 9944 Wilkshire Boulevard, NE, Bolivar, Ohio 44612
Amount Requested: $896,044
Project Description: The funding would be used to connect to the Tuscarawas County Wilkshire Hills Water System with the City of Canton’s water system for an emergency supply of water in the event of a source water failure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will provide an emergency source of water for residents, in addition to making service available to existing homes along the route of the new transmission line.

“Headworks Screening and Grit Removal Project, Steubenville, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: City of Steubenville, located at 115 South Third Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
Amount Requested: $4,770,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace the existing Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) screening, grit, and git handling facilities of the City’s combined sewer system that dates back to the early 1900s. The current system is deteriorating and overwhelmed with approximately 80 million gallons of combined sewer overflows (CSO) per year and is required by an Ohio EPA consent decree to be replaced by March 2026. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will improve the public health of the residents and community of Steubenville by reducing the amount of CSO and providing cleaner waterways.

“Lakefront Lift Station, Columbiana, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: City of Columbiana, located at 28 West Friend Street, Columbiana, Ohio 44408
Amount Requested: $2,299,968
Project Description: The funding would be used for a sewer lift station replacement and expansion project that includes force mains. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will replace aging infrastructure and better service the community by allowing for the development and potential service of an additional 225 acres. It will also upsize a waterline in order to provide better fire protection and improved water quality by increasing circulation in nearby waterlines, thus increasing public health and safety for the local community.

Department of Agriculture – Community Facilities Grants & Water and Waste Disposal Grants

“Columbiana County Garage Complex Expansion Project, Lisbon, OH”
Intended Recipient: Columbiana County, located at 235 S. Market Street, Lisbon, OH 44432
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to provide climate-controlled storage facilities for County-owned equipment, including a fleet of 26 snowplows that are currently stored in an open lean-to structure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will help to maintain an adequate fleet of vehicles and equipment imperative for providing road and bridge maintenance for 170 miles in rural Columbiana County, including snow removal and assisting in emergencies.

“Woodsfield Government Center – Community Facility, Woodsfield, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Village of Woodsfield, located at 221 S. Main Street, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793
Amount Requested: $2,325,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace the Village’s deteriorating Safety Forces and Administrative building. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will replace the existing structure that experiences recurrent flooding, creating safety and health concerns that inhibit the daily operations of personnel, and enable the more efficient and effective provision of municipal services to the community.

“Brookside Fire Department/Municipal Building/Community Hall, Bridgeport, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Brookside Fire Department, located at 870 National Road, Bridgeport, Ohio 43912
Amount Requested: $2,250,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to build a new fire station to house the fire department vehicles and equipment, and serve as a location for training classes and an emergency shelter during disasters. The current fire station, built in 1934 in a flood plain, has severe structural damage and some floors are completely unusable. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it supports public safety for Bridgeport and the surrounding communities by ensuring the fire department has adequate resources to stay operational and to respond to emergencies.

“CTFD Expansion & Remodel, St. Clairsville, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Cumberland Trail Joint Fire District, located at 142 S. Marietta Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Amount Requested: $1,575,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to remodel and expand the main firehouse, which was originally constructed in 1978 and does not adequately accommodate the needs of the fire department. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will make the building ADA compliant to accommodate greater usage by the community, and supports public safety for St. Clairsville and the surrounding communities by ensuring the fire department has safe and adequate resources to respond to emergencies.

“Wells Township Police Department Cruiser Garage, Brilliant, Ohio”
Intended Recipient: Wells Township Police Department, located at 409 Prospect Street, Brilliant, Ohio 43913
Amount Requested: $159,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to build a garage for the police department to house their cruisers and equipment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as it will keep the cruisers and equipment out of the elements, adding to their longevity of service. The building will also be used for community engagement and safety education for students.

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In compliance with the stated requirements for Community Project Funding from the House Appropriations Committee, I requested funding for the following projects in FY23:

Financial Disclosure Letters

“Water Meter Replacement, Village of Adena, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Village of Adena, located at 143 West Main Street, Adena, OH 43901
Amount Requested: $174,240
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to replace up to 450 likely-inaccurate water meters in Jefferson County, Ohio.

“Belmont County Sanitary Sewer Project, St. Clairsville, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Belmont County Sanitary Sewer District, located at 101 West Main Street, Saint Clairsville, OH 43950
Amount Requested: $800,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to expand sewer capacity and correct noxious odor venting that negatively impacts the quality of life for Belmont County residents and Belmont County’s primary commercial center.

“Belmont VFD New Station, Belmont, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Belmont Volunteer Fire Department, located at 100 Barrister Street, Belmont, Ohio 43718
Amount Requested: $4,385,650
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to build a new fire station for the Belmont Volunteer Fire Department, replacing the county’s current 100-year-old building that no longer meets the needs of the community and is inadequate for housing the type of fire apparatus needed to respond to emergencies. The new station will also include a community meeting room and serve as an Emergency Operations Center for disasters.

“East Liverpool Riverfront Trail, East Liverpool, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: City of East Liverpool, located at 126 West Sixth St. East Liverpool, Ohio 43920
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to connect downtown East Liverpool to the Ohio River, leading toward the connection of the regional Ohio River Greenway Trail, and the Ashtabula to Pittsburgh trail in Columbiana County, Ohio. The East Liverpool Riverfront Trail is a strategic initiative to facilitate economic and community development by providing residents safe bicycle and pedestrian access to the business districts and the river.

“Grain Bin Rescue Trainer, Wintersville, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Wintersville Volunteer Fire Department, located at 286 Luray Drive, Wintersville, Ohio 43953
Amount Requested: $110,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for purchasing a grain bin rescue trainer that will allow emergency responders to be trained while operating inside an actual grain bin and to be taught the proper rescue techniques used in this dangerous environmen

“Grand Theater Restoration, Steubenville, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Steubenville Historic Landmarks Foundation, located at 121 South Fourth Street, Steubenville, Ohio 43952
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to construct the installation of the elevator and emergency exit towers/stairs, and revitalization of the walls of the historic theater auditorium in Jefferson County, Ohio. The theater will be an economic-driving venue for arts and entertainment, as well as a convention center and event space. The restoration of the theater is part of a master comprehensive Plan for the City of Steubenville and is a core driver of the revitalization of Steubenville which was devastated with the collapse of the Steel industry.

“Pre-Qualified Remote Workforce Development GRIT Expansion, Washington County, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Future Plans, Inc., located at 10680 Robert Lane, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Amount Requested: $1,995,625
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for expanding the GRIT Project, which provides workforce development programs and job training to unemployed or underemployed individuals, in Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Guernsey, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Muskingum, and Tuscarawas counties.

“Lawrence County Transit Multimodal Parking Facility, Ironton, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Lawrence County Port Authority, located at 305 N. 5^th St. Ironton, Ohio 45638
Amount Requested: $2,500,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to construct a multi-model parking and service facility to link auto and non-vehicular modes of travel to the County/Metro Public Transit system. This project a key component of the City of Ironton’s ongoing effort to make its downtown streets “complete and livable.”

“Innovative Energy & Technology Workforce Training Center, Canfield, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, located at 7300 N. Palmyra Road Canfield, Ohio 44406
Amount Requested: $285,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for specialized instructor training, staffing/operations, and training equipment costs related to the Innovative Energy & Technology Workforce Training Center project. This will address a serious workforce problem and will be a new state-of-the-art facility focused on providing specialized upskill and job re-entry training for the incumbent and underemployed adult residents in region.

“Ohio River Museum Re-invention, Marietta, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Ohio Historical Society dba Ohio History Connection, located at 800 E. 17^th Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for a new Ohio River Museum in Marietta, Ohio. The museum will co-locate with the Local History and Genealogy collections of the Washing County Public Library, and will provide community classroom space. It will serve as a resource for residents and an educational destination for school groups, while also providing an additional tourist destination to make the region even more attractive.

“Washington County Ohio SR 7 Logistics Lane, OH-6”
Intended Recipient: State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, District 10, located at 338 Muskingum Dr, Marietta, Ohio 45750
Amount Requested: $800,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to improve the accessibility, safety and economic competitiveness of an industrial corridor located along State Route 7 by eliminating at-grade crossings. The construction of a new overpass will provide access to the Ohio River and intermodal facilities while reducing safety conflicts.

“Sanitary Sewer Extension, Village of Scio, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Village of Scio, located at 210 E. Main Street, Scio, Ohio 43988
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to expand the existing sanitary collection system to include an additional 18 residences. The project includes the removal of private septic tanks and the sanitary sewer connections to the storm sewer, which will eliminate CSO flows to the local waterways.

“Walton Acres Phase 1 Waterline Improvement, Toronto, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: City of Toronto, located at 416 Clark Street, Toronto, Ohio 43964
Amount Requested: $600,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for a waterline improvement project in the Walton Acres neighborhood due to constant waterline breaks which are resulting in frequent “water boil” orders or the complete shutoff of water for residents.

“St. Clairsville Neighborhood Hospital, Belmont County, OH-06”
Intended Recipient: Trinity Health System, located at 4000 Johnson Road Steubenville, Ohio 43952
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: This project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to build a neighborhood hospital with emergency and outpatient services, a surgery center, and short-term inpatient capabilities, filling the services void left by the recent closure of area facilities.

In compliance with the stated requirements for Community Project Funding from the House Appropriations Committee, I requested funding for the following projects in FY22:

Financial Disclosure Letters

“Jackson County Regional Airport Parking and Security Project Jackson, OH 45640”
Intended Recipient: Jackson County Engineer’s Office, located at 3062 Clary Road, Jackson, OH 45640
Amount Requested: $457,507
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to increase access to the James A. Rhodes Airport and provide necessary improvements to meet design standards for safety and efficiency of multimodal transportation.

“East of I-77 Waterline Project Noble County, OH 43724”
Intended Recipient: Noble County Board of Commissioners, located at 210 Courthouse, Caldwell, OH 43724
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to extend the water main service to unserved areas of Noble County and create a regional water interconnect for the Noble County Water Authority

“Devola Sanitary Sewer Project, Phase II Devola, OH 45750”
Intended Recipient: Washington County Board of Commissioners, located at 204 Davis Ave, Marietta, OH 45750
Amount Requested: $7,500,000
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it will be used to eliminate septic tanks and establish a county sewer system for more than 500 homes in the Devola area

“Columbiana County Port Authority Industrial Park Columbiana, OH 44408”
Intended Recipient: Columbiana County Port Authority located at 7860 Lincole Place, Lisbon, OH 44432
Amount Requested: $2,732,930
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would complete an industrial park, including a land acquisition, site work, utilities, engineering, and streets. The park is an important component for economic development and job creation and is estimated to provide between 300-500 jobs

“D.O. Hall Business Park Guernsey County, OH 43725”
Intended Recipient: The Appalachian Partnership, Inc. located at 35 Public Square, Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
Amount Requested: $2,100,000
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to complete site preparation, roadwork, and utility upgrades necessary for completion of the remaining development in a 217-acre business park, providing for additional employment opportunities and economic growth in a distressed area of Eastern Ohio

“Southern Ohio Gateway Initiative – Phase 3 ‘Corporate and Virtual Jobs’ Ironton, OH 45638”
Intended Recipient: Lawrence County Port Authority, located at 305 N. 5^th Street, Ironton, OH 45638
Amount Requested: $2,125,000
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used to redevelop a city block of blighted downtown Ironton, Ohio, into a 27,000 square foot multi-purpose, multi-tenant complex, providing the Lawrence County community a logistics center and virtual office space to be utilized by corporate, tourism, and other businesses

“Village of Cadiz Phase II North Trunk Wastewater Collection System Cadiz, OH 43907”
Intended Recipient: The Village of Cadiz, located at 128 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Project Description: The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it would be used for proposed improvements to the North Trunk Collection System portion of Cadiz’s wastewater collection system, which is under a connection ban by the Ohio EPA

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Community Project Funding Request for the National Defense Authorization Act, 2023
Project Name: Camp Garfield Unpaved Assault Runway Construction
Request Amount: $8,700,000
Intended Recipient: Youngstown Air Force Reserve Station
Full Street Address of the Intended Recipient: 3976 King-Graves Road, Vienna, OH 44473
Signed Disclosure Letter: PDF

Request Explanation: The funding would be used for improving training capabilities at Camp James A. Garfield (formerly Camp Ravenna), which is an Ohio Army National Guard (OANG) training site located in Portage and Trumbull counties. The installation consists of approximately 21,000 acres with various small arms weapons ranges and permanent facilities to support individual and collective training events for both weekend and annual training. An unpaved assault runway would allow additional seasonal scheduled use by entire units who could train for the assault certification and other maneuvers at the facility. Enhancing the long-term usability of the facility is a fundamental goal of this request. Investments in expanding the footprint and training resources at Camp Garfield will enable it to become an economic driver for Northeast Ohio, beyond its current impact of approximately $30 million annually.