2026 Community Project Funding Requests
Congresswoman Jayapal is proud to submit the following Community Project Funding requests for consideration to the Committee on Appropriations as the Committee puts together Federal funding for the 2026 Fiscal Year. NOTE: The projects are listed in alphabetical order by project recipient.
$3 million, City of Burien Public Market, City of Burien
Burien Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
The Burien Public Market Project is a city-wide initiative to build a community space that creates economic opportunities for local microbusinesses and entrepreneurs. Funds would be used to build a permanent, weather-resistant structure as well as lighting installations for a year-round public market designed to provide healthy food, goods, and services. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will create a vibrant, community-centered space that fosters economic opportunity and provides fresh produce and amenities for residents.
$3 million, Lake Forest Park Lakefront Park Community Center Project, City of Lake Forest Park
17425 Ballinger Way NE, Seattle, WA, 98155
The City of Lake Forest Park Community Center Project would complete construction of the Lakefront Park Community Center, the Community Safety Office, and public restrooms. The community center will offer various services, including programming for children, teens, and seniors, as well as serving as an indoor and outdoor gathering space for the community. The project will provide residents with their first opportunity to water access, which is currently only available to about 15 percent of city residents that own shoreline property or are members of private clubs. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project will provide community gathering space for the first time, allowing community members and the city to host programming for children and seniors, educational workshops and classes, and more.
$10 million, Fort Lawton Redevelopment Project, City of Seattle
Oregon Ave and Discovery Park Blvd, Seattle, WA 98199
The Fort Lawton Redevelopment Project is a collaboration between the City of Seattle, Native and community organizations to repurpose 34 acres of military land for affordable housing. Funds would be used to build 500 units of housing, including 85-100 units for seniors and Veterans, and 200 units for workforce housing. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will use surplus military land to house Veterans, seniors, and families.
$4 million, Lake City Community Center and Affordable Housing Redevelopment, City of Seattle
12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
The Lake City Community Center and Affordable Housing Redevelopment project will fund construction for a community center and approximately 100 units of affordable housing for low-income residents. The facility will co-locate a new community center with space for services including childcare, programming, recreational facilities, and gathering spaces. It will also be located near a park, library, city services center, and high-frequency transit, providing future residents with easy connectivity to jobs, schools, and services, and access to green space and amenities. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will create new affordable housing units co-located next to a community center that will restore and expand vital programming and services to the neighborhood.
$3.75 million, Third Avenue Revitalization, City of Seattle
3rd Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98104
The Third Avenue Revitalization project will update and expand Seattle’s wayfinding system, Seamless Seattle, to make it easier for people to connect to transit options and reduce traffic by incentivizing transit use; enhance the urban tree canopy to combat extreme weather events; and construct intersection improvements to improve accessibility. Third Avenue is Seattle’s most heavily used transit corridor and is regarded as the busiest transit corridor in North America. It serves as the front door to downtown Seattle and helps connect people to jobs, cultural and sports events, SeaTac International Airport, shopping, and homes throughout the Puget Sound region. These improvements will revitalize Third Avenue to increase access to, safety, and comfort along this essential transit corridor. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project will improve accessibility and safety for local residents and visitors, especially as the city is expected to host over 750,000 visitors for the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup.
$3 million, Seattle Waterfront Elliott Bay Seawall Project, Phase 2, City of Seattle
1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 north to 2801 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98121 (the project spans from Pier 62 north to Broad Street along Alaskan Way)
Funds will be used to replace an existing 90-year-old seawall along Seattle’s downtown waterfront, completing the City’s efforts to protect local residents and businesses, critical transportation infrastructure, and improve nearshore marine habitat in this area. Specifically, the seawall will protect the BNSF rail that carries 3,200 rail cars per day and a major cruise terminal that generates significant jobs and revenue. The BNSF rail line carries freight and passenger trains headed north and south through Seattle and is a critical regional infrastructure link that is about 90 feet away from the current seawall’s edge and could be damaged in a major earthquake event. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will protect the area from seismic and climate risk, in particular adjacent residences and businesses, rail lines carrying freight and passenger trains serving the state and region, and a major cruise terminal—totaling over $1 billion in infrastructure.
$4 million, City of Shoreline Trail Along the Rail Project, City of Shoreline
17500 Midvale Ave. N., Shoreline, WA 98133
Funds will be used to support the creation of a 2.5 mile multi-use trail running alongside multiple light rail stations. The Trail will connect to a broader regional system including Seattle bike facilities to the south, the Interurban Trail to north and the west and the Burke Gilman Trail to the east. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will connect transit to communities, improving accessibility to light rail and providing safe pathways for pedestrians and bikes.
$1.7 million, Pier 86 Grain Terminal Switcher Locomotive Replacement, Port of Seattle
955 Alaskan Way West, Seattle, WA 98119
Funds will be used to purchase and install a new Tier 4 switcher locomotive for use at the Pier 86 grain terminal. Replacement of the switcher locomotive is necessary to ensure operational continuity at a key grain export location. It will also result in increased fuel efficiency, which is integral to lowering emissions. This reduction will help improve air quality and health benefits for residential communities—such as the neighborhoods of Belltown, Queen Anne, and Magnolia—adjacent to port operations. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project will ensure operational continuity for a key agricultural export terminal for soy and corn while increasing fuel efficiency and reducing operating costs.
$1 million, Seattle Waterfront Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment, Port of Seattle
2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA 98121
The Seattle Waterfront Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment project will conduct a joint vulnerability assessment to understand the impacts of sea level rise on the Seattle waterfront and surrounding communities. As part of this study, project partners and experts will collaborate to determine metrics to address waterfront assets’ risk, vulnerability, and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will produce a study that can be used to identify and prioritize resilience needs, sequence investments, and to apply for funding to reduce future community risk in the coming decades. Sea level rise in Seattle is projected to increase by about one foot by 2050 and between two and five feet by 2100, causing tremendous harm and triggering a profound increase in coastal flooding.
$3 million, Link Reliability Improvements, Sound Transit
City of Seattle, on the Link 1 Line
The Link Reliability Improvements Project plans to enhance the reliability and efficiency of the Link 1 Line through critical track, signal, and power upgrades. These improvements will improve transit access for underserved communities, support larger event transportation, and provide more consistent service to education and employment centers in the region. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expand access to reliable affordable transportation options.
$5 million, Sewer Rehabilitation Project – Phase One, Southwest Suburban Sewer District
15th Ave S.W. Burien, 98146
Funds will be used to rehabilitate approximately 18 sewer main sites in Burien and White Center. This work will address aging infrastructure and reduce the risk of leaks and overflows that can harm the environment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve operations at the wastewater treatment plant, extend longevity of sewer infrastructure, and safeguard environmental health.
$5 million, UW Cold Lab, University of Washington
Atmospheric Sciences – Geophysics Building (ATG), 3900 Okanogan Ln, Seattle, WA 98195
Funds will be used to acquire equipment for a state-of-the-art research facility to study extreme environments. The Cold Lab will provide opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration, enable the development of novel research techniques, and facilitate the recruitment of world-class researchers and students in the realms of ice research and high-altitude atmospheric research. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because research conducted using the new equipment will enable scientists to answer fundamental questions about our past and present climate, inform us how it will change in the future, and provide insight on what we must do to protect it.
$2 million, UW Critical Campus Building Access Fixes, University of Washington
205 Gerberding Hall, 1410 NE Campus Pkwy, Seattle WA 98195
Funds will be used to retrofit historical buildings for ADA accessibility at 40 exterior entryways at 20 buildings. These upgrades will include new framing, the extension of electrical systems, and the installation of automated locks and door closers, improving access for a broad range of individuals, including those with disabilities, as well as people with temporary injuries or those using strollers. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure access for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to UW Seattle.
$281,000, Evaluating shoreline restoration effectiveness on Vashon and Maury Island, Washington State Department of Ecology
12811 Burma Rd SW, Vashon Island, 98070
This project will conduct pre-and post-construction surveys and monitoring at King County shoreline restoration sites, specifically on Vashon and Maury Island, to evaluate the effectiveness of restoration projects to make the area more resilient to sea-level rise and benefit forage fish, chinook salmon, orca recovery, and human well-being. Much of the shoreline affected by this project is adjacent to the Maury Island Aquatic Research, which has been targeted for conservation for its ecological value. The broader area includes some of the most valuable shoreline resources in Puget Sound.The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because accomplishing the restoration goals to be evaluated makes the shoreland and its ecosystem more resilient to anticipated sea-level rise and climate change.
$7 million, Seattle Ferry Terminal Shoreside Electrification, Washington State Department of Transportation
801 Alaskan Way Pier 52, Seattle, WA 98104
The Seattle Ferry Terminal Shoreside Electrification project will support the construction of Terminal Electrification at the Seattle Terminal to support full hybrid-electric propulsion for the Jumbo Mark II (JMII) class ferries serving the Seattle-Bainbridge route that are currently being converted to hybrid-electric propulsion systems, and the 160-Auto class hybrid-electric ferries being constructed for the Seattle-Bremerton route. Washington State Ferries (WSF) is the largest ferry system in the country and the second largest in the world, carrying about 20 million passengers annually. Ferries are the State’s largest consumer of diesel fuels. This project will provide significant diesel fuel reductions and associated air quality improvements in the Puget Sound and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This project will support Washington State becoming the first state in the country with electric ferries. The project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will reduce diesel fuel costs, emissions, and harm to marine life, and save millions in operating costs.