FY27 Nominated Community Project Funding

Congressman Robert Garcia has submitted funding requests for important community projects in our district to the House Appropriations Committee.

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. Eligible projects may be included in government funding legislation. If the projects are included in legislation passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President, federal funding will go directly to support CA-42 projects.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Robert Garcia has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

Listed below are the projects Congressman Garcia has submitted to the House Appropriations Committee.

Athletic Center Upgrades
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: New recreation and community amenities at the Billie Jean King Center at Recreation Park to address facility capacity and end-of-life equipment needs.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Atherton Safety Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description: Installation of a new pedestrian crossing, modern traffic signal equipment with protected left turn arrows, sidewalk expansions, and flood control channel improvements at Atherton Street and Britton Drive.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Bloomfield Park Pickleball and Basketball Courts Project
Recipient: City of Lakewood
Address: 5050 Clark Ave, Lakewood, California, 90712
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Construction of eight new lighted pickleball courts with fencing and amenities, plus basketball court upgrades including addition of a third full-size court.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Bluff Park Historic Lamppost Project
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description: Installation of historically appropriate lampposts matching late-1920s design to replace modern street lights in the Bluff Park Historic District.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Civic Center Housing Project
Recipient: City of Avalon
Address: 410 Avalon Canyon Road, Avalon, California, 90704
Amount Requested: $2,000,000.00
Project Description: Construction of a new 44-unit affordable apartment complex with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units serving extremely low-, low-, and moderate-income households.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Civic Deliberation and Simulation Center
Recipient: California State University Long Beach, Research Foundation
Address: 6300 East State University Drive Suite 332, Long Beach, California, 90815
Amount Requested: $3,000,000.00
Project Description: Renovation of an existing lecture hall into a professional-grade civic simulation and legal practice facility with raised dais, AV systems, and seating for Political Science and pre-law students.
Signed Disclosure Letter

College Estates Park Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description: Installation of new playground equipment, shade structures, safety surfacing, drainage improvements, and ADA-compliant walkways and paths.
Signed Disclosure Letter

First Street Transit Gallery Improvement Project
Recipient: The Long Beach Transit Company
Address: 963 E Anaheim St, Long Beach, California, 90813
Amount Requested: $720,074.00
Project Description: Modernization of digital wayfinding systems, real-time arrival information displays, and lighting enhancements at the First Street Transit Gallery intermodal hub.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Graham Early Education Center Site Improvements
Recipient: Los Angeles Unified School District
Address: 333 South Beaudry Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90017
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Transformation of existing playground into an outdoor learning environment with natural play areas, planting sections, raised planters, tricycle path, and new site furnishings for preschoolers.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Hilltop Park Improvements Project
Recipient: City of Signal Hill
Address: 2175 Cherry Ave, Signal Hill, California, 90755
Amount Requested: $1,607,813.00
Project Description: Comprehensive park improvements including ADA-compliant walkways, lighting, guardrails, bicycle amenities, restrooms, and landscaping to enhance accessibility and connectivity to regional trail systems.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Junipero Beach Fitness Zone Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $850,000.00
Project Description: Replacement of existing pull-up bars and installation of additional exercise equipment with rubber safety surfacing at Junipero Beach fitness zone.
Signed Disclosure Letter

LBCC Fire Academy
Recipient: Long Beach City College
Address: 4901 E. Carson St., Long Beach, California, 90808
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Development of fire academy training facilities and instructional infrastructure to establish a regional public safety training hub offering Fire Science degree and certificate programs.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Martin Luther King Jr. Park Vision Plan Implementation
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $850,000.00
Project Description: Creation of an African American Heritage Park with basketball courts, walking path with fitness equipment, community garden enhancements, and playground improvements.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Nueva Vista Park Improvements
Recipient: City of Bell
Address: 6330 Pine Avenue, Bell, California, 90210
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Upgrade and renovation of facilities and landscaping at Nueva Vista Park to provide recreational infrastructure and open space for youth and community members.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Pine Avenue Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 W Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $1,000,000.00
Project Description: Streetscape enhancements including new landscaping, lighting, micro plazas, seating areas, pedestrian amenities, and shade features along Pine Avenue.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Promenade Square Park, Fountain, and Promenade Beautification
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Placemaking and public realm improvements including shade structures, upgraded amenities, enhanced landscaping with water feature, and beautification treatments along the Promenade.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Recreation Park Bandshell Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $3,000,000.00
Project Description: Structural improvements including roof replacement, shade structures, and enhanced seating at the Recreation Park Bandshell.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Water System Backup Generators in Downey, CA
Recipient: City of Downey
Address: 11111 Brookshire Avenue, Downey, California, 90241
Amount Requested: $500,000.00
Project Description: Installation of nine permanent emergency generators with automatic transfer switches, concrete pads, and electrical upgrades at key City groundwater wells.
Signed Disclosure Letter

West Health Safety Improvements
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $750,000.00
Project Description: Safety investments in the facility and repairs to a frequently inoperable elevator, enhancing mobility for people with physical disabilities and parents with strollers.
Signed Disclosure Letter

Willow Springs Trailhead Project
Recipient: City of Long Beach
Address: 411 West Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, California, 90802
Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00
Project Description: Creation of an outdoor education trailhead featuring a shaded plaza, interpretive elements, native landscaping, and ADA-compliant parking at the site of a former 1906 Train Depot.
Signed Disclosure Letter