Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding Requests

Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding Requests

Pursuant to guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, Members of the House of Representatives may request Community Project Funding for up to 20 projects in their district for the fiscal year 2027 appropriations process. To learn more about the process, please visit the Appropriations Committee’s webpage.

U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers has submitted the following project requests to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee for fiscal year 2027.

Click each project name to download the Member certification letter for each project.

1. PROJECT TITLE: Morehead State University Deep Space Array

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Morehead State University
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 150 University Blvd., Morehead, Kentucky 40351
REQUEST AMOUNT: $11,180,000

This project would develop a low-cost deep space communications array on-site at the Morehead State University Deep Space Tracking Complex that can support beyond-lunar missions, specifically supporting NASA's Moon to Mars effort.

2. PROJECT TITLE: Law Enforcement Equipment

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: The Center for Rural Development, Inc.
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 2292 South Highway 27, Suite 300, Somerset, Kentucky 42501
REQUEST AMOUNT: $20,000,000

This funding will be used to administer grants to local city and county law enforcement agencies to upgrade their equipment. Local law enforcement agencies in Eastern Kentucky, including sheriff offices and city police officers, do not have the necessary resources to obtain the latest equipment to effectively carry out their duties. This equipment will improve officer safety while helping officers to provide better service to their communities.

3. PROJECT TITLE: Operation UNITE Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment 

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Unlawful Narcotics Investigations, Treatment, and Education Inc.
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 350 C.A.P. Drive, London, Kentucky 40744
REQUEST AMOUNT: $2,500,000

This funding would be used to enhance and expand prevention and treatment efforts within Operation UNITE's service area through direct work with law enforcement, school-based drug prevention clubs, and their community anti-drug coalitions.

4. PROJECT TITLE: Regional Emergency Services and Training Facility

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Morgan County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 1412 Highway 7 West Liberty, KY 41472
REQUEST AMOUNT: $3,375,000

This project will construct a new regional training facility to serve as headquarters for Morgan County EMS and a centralized hub for paramedic, EMT, and search-and-rescue training. The facility will include ambulance bays, crew quarters, administrative offices, classrooms, simulation labs, and outdoor areas for field training and joint response exercises.

5. PROJECT TITLE: Section 531 Environment Infrastructure Program

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: N/A
REQUEST AMOUNT: $10,000,000

This Community Project Funding Request will enable the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District to maximize their capability through the Section 531 Environmental Infrastructure Program. Since its inception in 1996, with close collaboration with Eastern Kentucky PRIDE, Section 531 has provided safe, reliable drinking and wastewater to thousands of homes and businesses in Eastern Kentucky.

6. PROJECT TITLE: PMC Appalachian Valley Angel Academy

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Pikeville Medical Center, Inc.
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 911 Bypass Road, Pikeville, KY 41501
REQUEST AMOUNT: $5,000,000

This project will renovate an existing space and purchase equipment to establish an on-site childcare facility serving approximately 3,400 employees of Pikeville Medical Center, improving workforce stability and access to care.

7. PROJECT TITLE: US 460 Corridor Improvement Project

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 200 Mero Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40622
REQUEST AMOUNT: $26,600,000

This community project funding would be used to expand the US 460 Corridor from Salyersville to Paintsville, providing safety improvements and serving as a vital artery for state and regional economic growth.

8. PROJECT TITLE: Hazard Airport Runway Project

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Hazard Perry County Airport Board
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 1300 Terminal Road, Chavies, Kentucky 41727
REQUEST AMOUNT: $20,000,000

This project will extend the existing runway from 5,500 feet to 6,500 feet increasing safety and improving commercial and industrial opportunities. The project includes the strengthening of the existing runway and taxiway, and expansion of the aircraft apron. This project is needed to improve the airport’s operational functionality and long-term ability to serve the community and the surrounding region.

9. PROJECT TITLE: Southern Water and Sewer District Water Infrastructure Improvements

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Southern Water and Sewer District
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 245 KY 680, McDowell, Kentucky 41647
REQUEST AMOUNT: $7,000,000

This community project funding will provide critical water and sewer infrastructure improvements.

10. PROJECT TITLE: Downtown Inez Infrastructure and Revitalization

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Martin County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 42 E. Main Street, Inez, Kentucky 41224
REQUEST AMOUNT: $7,300,000

This community project funding will allow the city of Inez to make water, utility, flood mitigation, and safety infrastructure improvements revitalizing the downtown and increasing economic opportunity.

11. PROJECT TITLE: Sandy Ridge Access Road

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Boyd County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 2800 Louisa Street, Catlettsburg, Kentucky 41129
REQUEST AMOUNT: $8,000,000

This community project funding would be used to construct an access road and bridge that will connect the industrial park and commercial districts, delivering increased economic opportunity and safety. 

12. PROJECT TITLE: Kentucky Produce Facility

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Rockcastle County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 205 East Main Street, Mount Vernon, Kentucky 40456
REQUEST AMOUNT: $6,000,000

This community project funding would support the construction of a new produce processing facility in Rockcastle County that will convert fresh, whole produce into ready-to-use formats for foodservice, wholesale, retail, and institutional markets. The facility will also create a reliable secondary outlet for cosmetically imperfect but equally nutritious produce, reducing food waste and improving farm profitability. This project will strengthen regional supply chains, expand market access for Kentucky growers, and enhance the long-term sustainability of small and mid-sized farms. 

13. PROJECT TITLE: Skyview Phase II Housing Development

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Perry County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 481 Main Street, Hazard, Kentucky 41701
REQUEST AMOUNT: $4,000,000

Skyview Phase II is a strategic, phased initiative to expand high-ground, flood-resilient housing in Perry County, Kentucky. The project will expand the Skyview high-ground development through land acquisition (80–100 additional residential lots), site development, and construction of 40 new homes. This project will provide both affordable housing for flood-impacted families and additional housing to meet local needs. 
 
14. PROJECT TITLE: Corbin Parking Garage

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: City of Corbin
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 805 Main Street, Corbin, Kentucky 40701
REQUEST AMOUNT: $14,000,000

This community project funding will help meet the City of Corbin’s capacity needs, providing economic benefit for the region.

15. PROJECT TITLE: Bluegrass Veterans Project

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Pulaski County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 100 North Main Street, Somerset, Kentucky 42503
REQUEST AMOUNT: $2,000,000

This community project funding will be used for the construction of transitional housing for veterans including infrastructure, paving and perimeter landscaping.

16. PROJECT TITLE: Prestonsburg Parking Structure

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Floyd County Fiscal Court
RECIPIENT ADDRESS 149 S. Central Avenue, Suite 9, Prestonsburg, Kentucky 41653
REQUEST AMOUNT: $10,000,000

This community project funding will provide for a parking structure to meet the capacity needs of the growing community.

17. PROJECT TITLE: Knott County Water and Sewer System Improvements

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: Knott County Water and Sewer District
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 7777 Big Brand Road, Vicco, Kentucky 41773
REQUEST AMOUNT: $12,000,000 

This project will modernize aging treatment infrastructure for wastewater and water operations that serve residential, commercial, institutional, and public facilities across Knott County, Kentucky. The improvements will prevent service limitations caused by aging equipment and ensure the system can continue serving existing customers while maintaining compliance with state and federal environmental standards. 

18. PROJECT TITLE: U.S. 150 Corridor Waterline Project

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: U.S. 150 Water Commission 
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 842 E Main Street, Stanford, Kentucky 40484
REQUEST AMOUNT: $10,000,000

This project will construct a water transmission line through Lincoln County to bring water reliability and industrial growth. This project is part of a larger commission to construct a regional water transmission line, connecting the water systems along the U.S. 150 corridor to create alternative supply pathways that reduce the risk of service interruptions caused by equipment failures, drought conditions, maintenance outages, or emergency events. The water distributed through the system will be returned to the Dix River watershed, reinforcing a sustainable approach to resource management and supporting the long-term health of the region's natural assets. 

19. PROJECT TITLE: Pikeville Wastewater and Water Infrastructure Modernization 

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: City of Pikeville
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 243 Main Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
REQUEST AMOUNT: $9,000,000

This project will improve wastewater and water operations for a critical system that serves the residents of this region. Improvements will focus on repairing damaged concrete, replacing corroded infrastructure, installing new membrane modules, and completing necessary piping modifications to increase treatment capacity and provide redundancy during maintenance or emergencies. 

20. PROJECT TITLE: Middlesboro Wastewater System Improvements 

PROPOSED RECIPIENT: City of Middlesboro 
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: 221 N 21st Street, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965
REQUEST AMOUNT: $6,000,000
 
This funding will expand capacity, construct new anoxic basins, and install piping extensions and modifications at a wastewater treatment plant in Middlesboro, KY. This project will improve wastewater treatment reliability and allow the system to operate more efficiently while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting water quality. 

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