Prior Community Project Funding Requests
FY '25 Requested Projects
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2025 – although only a handful may be funded. 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. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding is available here.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Thanedar has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.
1. City of Wyandotte – Wyandotte Lead Service Line Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $10,240,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to remove lead service lines in Wyandotte, Michigan. The City identified over 1,000 lead lines still in use that pose a threat to residents. Lead exposure can cause damage to the brain and kidneys, and can interfere with the production of red blood cells that carry oxygen. This is especially true of infants, young children, and pregnant women. This money will be used to minimize the threat that lead water lines pose to human safety and our community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
2. Great Lakes Water Authority - Downriver Loop Water Main Construction
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $5,000,000
Description: This funding will be used for the construction of 13 miles of various size water transmission mains to improve redundancy and resiliency within the Michigan downriver communities. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because if a disruption to service were to occur on this transmission main, many of the users in this area would experience a complete loss of pressure and flow. This project would provide a transmission main loop to the Downriver system to provide redundancy on this system, reducing the risk of failure.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
3. City of Ecorse - Ecorse Fire Station Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $680,592
Description: The funding would be used for renovations to the Ecorse Fire Station to update the electrical system, plumbing system, mechanical/HVAC systems, and masonry. It will also include improvements and renovations of the locker room, dormitory, and kitchen to make these compliant with current codes and standards. The project will enhance the ability of the station's personnel to prepare for and respond to emergencies within the community and its neighboring Mutual Aid partner communities.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
4. City of Detroit - Detroit Intermodal Passenger Station
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $3,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to complete the planning and engineering/design services needed for an intermodal passenger station that would provide a new passenger rail link between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. Annual ridership is projected to be more than 66,000 passengers based on a once-daily trip and would serve 23 communities between Chicago and Toronto. This station would increase local multimodal and intercity rail connectivity, and it would increase the utilization of public transit, in turn reducing surface transportation congestion, and spur economic growth.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
5. Michigan State Housing Development Authority - Thome Rivertown Neighborhood Affordable Housing
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $2,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to redevelop and renovate the Thome Rivertown Neighborhood campus to increase affordable senior housing in the city of Detroit by renovating Presbyterian Villages of Michigan’s existing 81-unit senior housing development and incorporating the 10 new units. This project will increase affordable assisted-living housing capacity, create new permanent jobs, and improve housing options for Detroit-area seniors.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
6. City of Southgate - Miracle Field and Playground
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Requested: $1,828,200
Explanation: The City of Southgate desires to transform a large portion of its municipal center into a Miracle Field and Playground specifically designed for people living with disabilities. The funding would be used to build a baseball field, dugouts, social pavilion, and playground. Each of these elements will be designed completely flat, to eliminate barriers for participants with visual impairment, and for those who use an adaptive device like a wheelchair. It will also include a specialized surface that accommodates the use of adaptive devices. The project includes ADA restrooms, bleachers, and lighting for evening events. This project will create a more accessible community space that will allow disabled persons from across the Downriver Communities to participate more actively in community events.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
7. Wayne State University - WDET Community Broadcast Center Renovation
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $ 2,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to renovate and outfit a building owned by Wayne State into a community broadcast center with studio outfitting, teaching and learning spaces, and collaboration spaces. WDET-101.9, Detroit's community public radio broadcasting center is accessed by over 1.5 million people every year, and renovations to this community broadcast center will specifically allow for the expansion of the Detroit Radio Information Service (DRIS), which creates programming for the blind, visually challenged, and socially challenged individuals.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
8. Great Lakes Water Authority - Freud & Conners Creek Pump Station Rehabilitation
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Funding Request: $8,000,000
Description: The funding would be used to renovate the Freud and Connors Creek pump stations which serve several communities in Southern Michigan. This project will improve the ability of these facilities to operate effectively and efficiently during wet weather, reducing the risk of flooding and water contamination for the Grosse Pointes, Southern Macomb County, and Detroit. It will optimize the utilization of interconnected piping and operation between pumping stations and the Connor Creek Retention and Treatment Basin. Water contamination from heavy storms is a persistent danger to the people and businesses of Grosse Pointes, Southern Macomb County, and Detroit. This project will ensure that residents will be able to access clean water even during heavy rain events.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
9. City of Allen Park - Allen Road Water Main Replacement
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $2,686,816
Explanation: The funding would be used to replace the water main for Allen Road between Southfield Road and Roosevelt Avenue. This water main was first installed in 1933, and it has exceeded its expected useful life. This project will ensure that the effected communities and businesses have access to safe drinking water, strengthening the community’s infrastructure for years to come.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
10. University of Detroit Mercy - Detroit Mercy Cybersecurity Operations Center
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,364,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to establish and equip a student-staffed cybersecurity operations center (Cyber-SOC) at Detroit Mercy for monitoring, detecting, analyzing, and responding to cybersecurity threats. Specifically, funding is needed to purchase high-tech equipment, research threats against critical infrastructure, and develop simulations and hands-on labs that will be incorporated into the curriculum with the goal of students being workforce-ready upon graduation for well-paying jobs that are critical to national security.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
11. Great Lakes Water Authority - 7 Mile Sewer Rehabilitation
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $5,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to repair and rehabilitate the 7 Mile Relief Sewer to extend the service life of these sewers by 25 to 30 years. The current condition of portions of the 7 Mile Sewer System is very poor with a risk of failure. These repairs are necessary to ensure that the sewers can continue to function properly for the community.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
12. Great Lakes Water Authority - Oakwood District Intercommunity Relief Sewer Modification
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $4,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to divert flow to the Oakwood Pump Station which will directly assist GLWA and member partner communities in reducing physical damage by maintaining existing wet weather contract capacities and increasing GLWA's ability to provide adequate Combined Sewer Outflow (CSO) treatment during extreme storm events, ensuring that local drinking water systems are free from contamination, especially during heavy storms.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
13. Great Lakes Water Authority - Fox Creek Enclosure Condition Assessment
Subcommittee: Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Amount: $5,000,000
Explanation: The funding would be used to inspect, clean, and perform necessary repairs to the Fox Creek Enclosure of the Wayne County regional sewer system. This will allow the Great Lakes Water Authority to improve the system’s resilience, especially during heavy rain. Optimizing the sewer system will allow GLWA to better manage stormwater runoff and prevent contamination of the Great Lakes.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
14. UNITAS North America - Byrne Justice Grants/UNITY Detroit Center for Victims of Exploitation and Trafficking
Subcommittee: Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies
Amount: $1,115,800
Explanation: The funding would be used to establish a comprehensive center dedicated to addressing the urgent need for specialized services for victims of trafficking and exploitation. The center will help to safeguard vulnerable populations in Detroit, particularly young people, by equipping them with the knowledge and resources needed to avoid exploitation. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it addresses a significant and pressing social issue, enhances the quality of life for affected individuals, and reduces long-term societal costs associated with crime and social welfare.
Financial Disclosure and Federal Nexus
15. City of Detroit Airport - Construction of Taxiway B
Subcommittee: Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
Amount: $8,100,000
Explanation: The funding would be used for developing new facilities and buildings in a traditionally economically challenged area will be a boon to surrounding neighborhoods. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this project would generate more business and job opportunities for the City’s east side and the entire Metro Area.