FY27 Community Funding
Listed below are the community project funding requests Congressman Amo submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for FY2027.
Project Name: All Person’s Trail at Moshassuck River Preserve
Recipient: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Recipient Address: 2 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Coggeshall Community Recreation Project
Recipient: Town of Portsmouth
Recipient Address: 2200 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Cumberland Police Response and Investigation Modernization
Recipient: Town of Cumberland
Recipient Address: 1379 Diamond Hill Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864
Project Description: The funding would be used to procure three police utility vehicles, one K-9 police vehicle, one administrative van, one evidence-collection van, and one three-dimensional scene-scanning system.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: East Providence Citywide Stormwater and Flood Mitigation
Recipient: City of East Providence
Recipient Address: 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to design, permit, and construct green and gray infrastructure improvements necessary to reduce the depth, duration, and overall impacts of localized stormwater flooding. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will protect public health and property for East Providence residents by reducing the impacts of stormwater flooding.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: East Providence Wastewater Treatment Control Facility Tank Rehabilitation
Recipient: City of East Providence
Recipient Address: 145 Taunton Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to address structural deterioration in four aeration tanks and three final clarifiers, which are exhibiting significant signs of aging. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because these improvements will restore the structural integrity of the treatment units, extending their service life by approximately 20 years and ensuring continued protection of water quality in Narragansett Bay.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: I-95 Pawtucket Barrier and Lighting Project
Recipient: Rhode Island Department of Transportation
Recipient Address: 2 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02903
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: India Point Park Coastal Resilience Project
Recipient: City of Providence
Recipient Address: 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Lonsdale Village Sewer Replacement Phase 2
Recipient: Town of Lincoln
Recipient Address: 100 Old River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
Amount Requested: $1,200,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to replace approximately 6,000 linear feet of failing 6" clay sewer main in Lonsdale Village with industry‑standard 8" PVC and relocate sewer segments that are inaccessible or cannot be repaired. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would provide dependable sewer service to Lincoln residents, preventing service interruptions and public health hazards.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Newport Pell Bridge Emergency Power System
Recipient: Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority
Recipient Address: 1 East Shore Road, Jamestown, RI 02835
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: North Smithfield Public Safety Complex Renovation
Recipient: Town of North Smithfield
Recipient Address: 83 Greene Street, North Smithfield, RI 02896
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: North Tiverton Fire District for Water Distribution System Improvements
Recipient: North Tiverton Fire District
Recipient Address: 241 Hilton Street, Tiverton, RI 02878
Amount Requested: $4,760,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to combine the North Tiverton Fire District and Tiverton Water Authority water systems into a single, more resilient system to satisfy both potable drinking water and firefighting water needs. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure that Tiverton residents maintain access to safe drinking water while strengthening regional emergency preparedness.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: OSME Whole-Body X-Ray Scanner
Recipient: State of Rhode Island
Recipient Address: 1 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase a whole-body X-ray scanner to support the Rhode Island Office of the State Medical Examiner.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized under the Public Health Service Act.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Pawtucket Sewer Pump Station Upgrades
Recipient: City of Pawtucket
Recipient Address: 137 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to upgrade two critical municipal pump stations that are currently operating beyond their engineered lifespan. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will minimize the risk of sewagebackups and overflows, safeguard local waterways, and ensure uninterrupted service to residents, businesses, industrial facilities, and faith-based and community anchor institutions.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Providence Police Department Telecommunications Radio Upgrades
Recipient: City of Providence
Recipient Address: 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase 187 portable radios, 203 mobile radios, and 5 radio consoles.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Providence Science Lab Equipment
Recipient: City of Providence
Recipient Address: 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI, 02903
Project Description: The funding would be used to acquire modern laboratory equipment for two instructional lab spaces.
Federal Nexus: The project has a federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized under the Public Health Service Act.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Rhode Island Resiliency Center & Statewide Violence Response Initiative
Recipient: Family Service of Rhode Island
Recipient Address: 55 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906
Project Description: The funding would be used to expand the Rhode Island Resiliency Center.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Smithfield Senior Center Renovation
Recipient: Town of Smithfield
Recipient Address: 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Warren Police Department Interoperable Communications and Emergency Response
Recipient: Town of Warren
Recipient Address: 514 Main Street, Warren, RI 02885
Project Description: The funding would be used to purchase an interoperable communication system, 4 police cruisers, 3 electric bikes, active shooter/critical incident training, and additional equipment.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Woonsocket Police Department Communications and Safety Equipment
Recipient: City of Woonsocket
Recipient Address: 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895
Project Description: The funding would be used to acquire five fuel-efficient police-rated patrol vehicles, one fuel-efficient motorcycle, and two pedal assist bicycles.
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.
Project Name: Woonsocket Senior Center Renovation
Recipient: City of Woonsocket
Recipient Address: 169 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI, 02895
Signed Disclosure Letter: Click here.