Community Project Funding Requests 2026
Benton County
Corvallis Backup 9-1-1 Center
- Receiving Entity: City of Corvallis
- Address of Receiving Entity: 501 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis, Oregon
- Amount Requested: $1,980,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funds will be used to purchase equipment for a fully functional emergency backup center with critical systems to include radios, Computer Aided Dispatch, and phone lines that are fully independent of the primary 9-1-1 Center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the center will provide redundancy for emergency response services, allowing a seamless transition of call center operations and the uninterrupted protection of communities in the event that the primary 9-1-1 center is rendered inoperative.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
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Coos County
Charleston Shipyard Capacity Enhancement
- Receiving Entity: Oregon International Port of Coos Bay
- Address of Receiving Entity: 125 W Central Avenue, Suite 300, Coos Bay, Oregon 97420
- Amount Requested: $1,500,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to restore and enhance capacity in the Port of Coos Bay’s Charleston Shipyard by replacing the work docks and expanding the travel lift slip used to haul out vessels, including commercial fishing vessels, for service and inspection. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because funding will be used to make needed infrastructure improvements that will support the commercial and recreational fishing industry, which are important economic drivers in rural coastal Oregon.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
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Curry County
Improvements and Updates to Curry County Jail
- Receiving Entity: Curry County
- Address of Receiving Entity: 94235 Moore Street, Suite 122, Gold Beach, Oregon 97444.
- Amount Requested: $1,266,312.95
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for improvements and updates to the Curry County Jail, fixing outdated infrastructure and creating a safer, more effective facility to protect the community, rehabilitate offenders, and support employees.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Easy Street Water Line Replacement
- Receiving Entity: City of Brookings
- Address of Receiving Entity: 898 Elk Street, Brookings, Oregon, 97415
- Amount Requested: $1,128,625
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to replace an aging and undersized water line. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it addresses known infrastructure deficiencies, protects public health and safety, and enhances emergency response capacity.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
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Douglas County
Affordable Housing for Rural Workforce Training Students
- Receiving Entity: Umpqua Community College
- Address of Receiving Entity: 1140 Umpqua College Road, Roseburg, Oregon 97470
- Amount Requested: $4,000,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding will support costs associated with redeveloping an existing building into an affordable housing complex for students. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer dollars because it addresses several critical needs for the local community: access to education for low- to moderate-income students, housing solutions for rural workforce development, and rural community investment and economic growth. Upon completion, this complex will house approximately 60 students in a mix of single-occupancy and family-friendly units.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Glide Revitalization Community Resource Center
- Receiving Entity: Glide Revitalization
- Address of Receiving Entity: 301 Glide Loop Drive, Glide, Oregon 97443
- Amount Requested: $800,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to support the redevelopment of a building in Glide, Oregon. The community resource center will provide affordable childcare, office space for social service agencies and caseworkers, shelter during disasters, and a local library and youth programs. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it consolidates essential services into one efficient center that supports recovery and long-term stability. Centralizing these community services will increase accessibility, reduce costs and improve disaster readiness.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
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Lane County
Lane County Rural Fire Radio Network Resilience Project
- Receiving Entity: Lane County
- Address of Receiving Entity: 125 East 8th Ave, Eugene, Oregon 97401
- Amount Requested: $1,500,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: The funding would be used to support and provide redundancy to the Lane County Rural Fire Radio Network by increasing backup power and updating aged communications infrastructure at remote radio sites that support critical public safety communications. Funds will be used for the purchase and installation of equipment at 10 mountaintop radio sites in Lane County, Oregon, that support 14 rural fire districts.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Mapleton Water District Upgrade and Refurbishment of Water Storage Facility
- Receiving Entity: Mapleton Water District
- Address of Receiving Entity: 88151 Riverview Ave, Mapleton, Oregon 97453
- Amount Requested: $900,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funds will support corrosion protection and safety upgrades for two 300,000-gallon water storage tanks and new fencing, lighting, security cameras, and electrical upgrades. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it protects community health and safety.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Body-Worn and In-Car Video Systems Modernization
- Receiving Entity: City of Springfield
- Address of Receiving Entity: 225 5th Street, Springfield, Oregon 97477
- Amount Requested: $857,500
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for modernizing law enforcement’s body-worn and in-car video systems. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would ensure continued access to technology that supports transparency, safeguards civil liberties, and provides a valuable return for taxpayers through strengthened public trust and efficient law enforcement services.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Enhancing Community Policing in Cottage Grove
- Receiving Entity: City of Cottage Grove
- Address of Receiving Entity: 400 E. Main Street, Cottage Grove, Oregon 97424
- Amount Requested: $800,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used for enhancing community policing in Cottage Grove by purchasing new police vehicles and vehicle equipment, police radios, mobile data terminals (MDT), in-car cameras, and training for new technologies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help ensure the community in Cottage Grove remains safe and secure.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Siuslaw River Slope Stabilization and Stormwater Project
- Receiving Entity: City of Florence
- Address of Receiving Entity: 250 Hwy 101, Florence, Oregon 97439
- Amount Requested: $800,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding will support the construction of a secant pile wall to stabilize a landslide on the banks of the Siuslaw River and support repairs to stormwater infrastructure piping in the area. The landslide is threatening to damage federal, city, and private property, including a U.S. Coast Guard Station. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it protects federal and local assets, alleviates the need for future disaster spending, and ensures long-term safety for residents and essential infrastructure.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
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Lincoln County
Central Coast Fire & Rescue Emergency Services Headquarters Remodel/Upgrades
- Receiving Entity: Central Oregon Coast Fire & Rescue District #7
- Address of Receiving Entity: 145 NW Alsea Hwy, Waldport, Oregon 97394
- Amount Requested: $2,660,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to facilitate repairs, ensure life safety code compliance, prevent cancer risks, and make improvements to the Emergency Services headquarters. This will maintain and improve emergency service delivery, particularly in the event of a disaster.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Fernwood Village Housing
- Receiving Entity: City of Lincoln City
- Address of Receiving Entity: 801 SE Highway 101, Lincoln City, Oregon
- Amount Requested: $2,000,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funds will support the development of 84 affordable housing units within a mixed-income community of apartments and market-rate townhomes designed to meet Lincoln City’s workforce and housing needs. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it expands Lincoln City’s housing supply for working families earning at or below 60% of the area median income, while leveraging local and private investment to minimize federal risk.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Seafood Workforce Training Facility and Equipment
- Receiving Entity: Oregon Coast Community College
- Address of Receiving Entity: 400 SE College Way, Newport, Oregon, 97366
- Amount Requested: $1,182,500
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would be used to construct a new Aquaculture Technician Training Facility and purchase essential technical equipment to expand hands-on workforce training in commercial fishing, marine systems, seafood processing, and aquaculture at Oregon Coast Community College’s Newport campus. This investment will address critical labor shortages in Oregon’s maritime industries, support economic growth in coastal communities, and strengthen the state’s Blue Economy. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it builds local workforce capacity in high-demand industries, reduces reliance on imported seafood, and creates sustainable career pathways in rural Oregon.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter
Siletz Fire Station, Emergency Shelter, and Emergency Operations Center
- Receiving Entity: Siletz Valley Fire District
- Address of Receiving Entity: 149 W Buford Ave, Siletz, Oregon
- Amount Requested: $1,750,000
- Explanation of request & why it is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds: Funding would support the construction of a new fire station for the Siletz Fire District, which would house their fire apparatus and enable the creation of a Level 1 Evacuation Shelter, which does not currently exist in the fire district’s territory. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it supports critical public safety infrastructure.
- Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus Letter