Community Project Funding FY 2027
United States Representative Jimmy Panetta has submitted funding requests for important community projects in California's 19th 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, 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. Panetta has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested. Requests below are listed in no particular order.
For additional assistance or to help answer any questions you may have, please contact the Washington, D.C. Office of U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta.
Accessibility Improvements to Groesbeck Hill Park and Brigadoon Project
$1,000,000
City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113
Funds would support the purchase and installation of two prefabricated bathrooms, one at Groesbeck Hill Park and one at Brigadoon Park. These will be installed and serviced by the City of San Jose's Parks Department.
Atascadero Avenue Connectivity Improvement Project
$1,080,000
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California 93422
Funds would transform Atascadero Avenue into a safe, complete, and accessible multimodal corridor by adding a Class IV protected bikeway, ADA-compliant sidewalks and ramps, additional on-street parking, landscaping, and updated striping and safety elements.
Esplanade Park Improvements Project
$1,000,000
City of Capitola
420 Capitola Avenue, Capitola, California 95010
Funds would implement essential improvements to Esplanade Park including accessibility upgrades, lifeguard and restroom improvements, and shoreline infrastructure upgrades.
Evergreen Community Area Enhancements Project
$2,000,000
City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95113.
Funds will enhance the Evergreen Community Area by adding essential amenities, improved seating, updated fencing, and an enclosed gathering space where residents can meet, exercise, and safely socialize their pets.
Jessie Street Marsh Wetland Restoration Project
$1,500,000
City of Santa Cruz
526 Barson Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060.
Funds will be used to restore approximately 1.5 acres of wetland in Santa Cruz by removing contaminated fill, improving stormwater capacity, enhancing habitat, and adding ADA-accessible public access features.
Lovers Point Pier Repair Project
$1,000,000
City of Pacific Grove
300 Forest Avenue, Pacific Grove, California 93950
Funds will restore and reinforce the aging pier in Pacific Grove to ensure continued public access to the shoreline and to protect the unique sandy bottomed cove that the pier helps shelter.
Monterey Public Library Building Improvements Project
$1,000,000
City of Monterey
735 Pacific Street, Monterey, California 93940
Funds would be used to support critical infrastructure, ADA upgrades at the building, and support for a new generator for the library.
Monterey Peninsula Regional Fire Training and Resilience Tower Project
$3,000,000
City of Seaside
440 Harcourt Avenue, Seaside, California 93955
Funds would support construction of the Monterey Peninsula Regional Fire Training and Resilience Tower; a multi-story firefighter training facility.
North Coyote Valley Hilltop Overlook and Trail Project
$900,000
Santa Clara Valley Open Space Authority
33 Las Colinas Lane, San Jose, California 95119
Funds will create an ADA-accessible trail leading to a hilltop overlook that provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, farmland, and restored natural areas in Coyote Valley.
Paso Robles Library Redesign Project
$1,500,000
City of Paso Robles
1000 Spring Street, Paso Robles, California 93446
Funds would assist with the redesign of the city library to bring it up to modern standards.
South San José Affordable Housing Preservation Project
$2,000,000
City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara Street, California 95113
Funds would support essential health, safety, accessibility repairs to aging mobile homes occupied by low-income seniors who would otherwise face displacement or unsafe living conditions.
San Jose Police Department Range Unit Facility Expansion Project
$3,500,000
City of San Jose
200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California 95148
Funds would support an enlarged, modernized training facility that increases capacity, improves safety, and supports high-quality, standards-based training for law enforcement personnel.
San Luis Obispo Hazardous Materials Vehicle Project
$2,800,000
County of San Luis Obispo
1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408
Funds would replace San Luis Obispo county's hazmat response vehicles, which help transport personnel, equipment, and resources necessary for rapid and effective mitigation of hazardous incidents, enhancing readiness and public safety.
Santa Cruz County Fire Resilience Enhancement Project
$1,250,000
County of Santa Cruz
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Funds would used to acquire two Type 6 fire engines and replace a water tender destroyed in an arson incident on March 18th, 2026.
Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial Building Repairs Project
$858,772.32
County of Santa Cruz
701 Ocean Street, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Funds would repair the Santa Cruz Veterans Memorial building, modernizing failing infrastructure, including the building’s elevator, electrical systems, and plumbing, to meet current safety and ADA accessibility standards and ensure that veterans can safely access essential services.
$4,000,000
City of Marina
211 Hillcrest Avenue, Marina, California 93933
Funds for this project would revitalize the deteriorated medians along a highly traveled quarter-mile stretch of Del Monte Boulevard, a key gateway into the City of Marina.
Granite Creek Overpass Project
$1,500,000
City of Scotts Valley
1 Civic Center Drive, Scotts Valley, California 95066
Funds would be used to rehabilitate and modernize the Granite Creek Road overpass, the only pedestrian and bicycle crossing over Highway 17 in the City of Scotts Valley.
Sand City Multiuse Path Project
$4,548,000
City of Sand City
1 Pendergrass Way, Sand City, California 93955
Funds would be used construct a one-mile Class I multiuse trail to close a critical gap in the 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail that connects to the Monterey SURF Bus Route.
Shandon Tank Installation Project
$ 5,000,0000
County of San Luis Obispo
1055 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo, California 93408
Funds would support the installation of a 350,000-gallon water storage tank and upgrade old and failing water infrastructure in Shandon, CA, a rural town of less than 10,000 residents.
$1,500,000
City of Santa Cruz Fire Department
230 Walnut Avenue, Santa Cruz, California 95060
Funds would be used to acquire a dedicated Marine Fire and Rescue Vessel to provide firefighting, rescue, environmental protection, and emergency response services along the Central Coast.