SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND ANNOUNCE OVER $18.6 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING FOR QUEENS

Senators Secured Federal $$$ For Community Centers, Affordable Housing, and More

Today, U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $18,611,000 in federal funding for critical projects in Queens in the just-passed Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding package. The senators personally secured funding for these projects as congressionally directed spending items.

"I'm proud to deliver these critical investments for our communities in Queens to create more affordable housing, increase access to vital services for immigrant communities, assist disadvantaged families with food assistance, and much more," said Senator Schumer. "From a child care center, to small business development services, these funds are supporting projects that will make a difference in the lives of New Yorkers. I won't stop fighting to deliver the resources needed to better our communities and support the incredible organizations that help them flourish."

"This year's funding will help support significant projects in Queens, from much-needed upgrades at community centers to college readiness programs, homeownership initiatives, and affordable housing construction," said Senator Gillibrand. "With tens of millions of dollars going directly to organizations across the five boroughs, I am proud to be delivering this much-needed federal funding to improve the lives of New Yorkers and to keep New York City flourishing."

"I'm thrilled to have secured more than $3 million in the House for Queensborough Community College's Child Care Center," said U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-Queens). "This new facility will be a crucial resource, providing needed childcare for faculty and staff and helping to ensure that students can attend class and complete the studies that lead to their degrees. I am excited to see it benefit families in our borough for many years to come."

A full list of funded projects in Queens is below:

$5 million to India Home for Affordable Housing for Seniors

This funding will support hard construction costs for the Desi Affordable Supportive Housing Project (DASH), a multi-site project consisting of two newly constructed buildings with a total of 94 individual units with the goal of addressing the lack of affordable supportive housing for seniors in Jamaica, Queens.

$3,150,000 for Queensborough Community College Child Care Center

In collaboration with Congresswoman Grace Meng, Senator Schumer secured this funding for the construction of a childcare center on Queensborough's campus.

$2 million for the Variety Boys & Girls Club of Queens' New Jackson Heights Community Center

This funding will be used to acquire land for the first-ever Boys & Girls Club community center in Jackson Heights, Queens. The center will provide free afterschool programming and other services for the community.

$1.5 million for the Queens Chamber of Commerce to Develop a Cyber Academy

The Queens Chamber of Commerce Cyber Academy will train and prepare workers for the digital workforce and secure government and business' invisible borders. Through partnerships with government, industry, and eight Queens-based colleges and universities, the Cyber Academy will create robust training and credentialing programs focused on higher paying, middle-skill career paths; develop a pipeline of digital job opportunities with Queens businesses for Queens graduates; and support Queens colleges and universities in developing reskilling and upskilling programs responsive to the needs of Queens businesses and the increased demand for technology skills.

$1,166,000 for Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) to Promote Sustainable and Affordable Homeownership

This funding will be used to build and develop a scalable model for sustainable and resilient affordable homeownership in the Rockaways, Queens. AAFE will use a currently vacant lot to construct environmentally sound housing prototypes that reduce energy usage, promote sustainable building materials, and scale affordable home production.

$1 million for National Federation of Filipino American Associations Community Center Renovation and Expansion

This funding will be used to renovate and expand a multipurpose community center for local, non-profit community groups in Woodside, Queens.

$1 million for Bukharian Heritage Society's Jewish Museum and Community Facility Expansion

These funds will be used to support the expansion and construction of a new home for the Bukharian Jewish Museum, preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of the Bukharian Jewish community.

$1 million for Greater Allen Development Corporation Affordable Mixed-Use Housing

This funding will be used for acquisition, pre-development, and construction of affordable/mixed-use housing.

$900,000 for Ridgewood Nepalese Community and Cultural Center renovation

This funding will be used to renovate and expand the current building to ensure a secure environment for community services.

$500,000 for Korean American Civic Empowerment's (KACE) Small Business Program

This funding will be used to support the growth of small businesses by offering training, resources, and opportunities for collaboration, helping them navigate the unique challenges faced by immigrant and minority communities.

$500,000 for New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE) Community & Training Center

This funding will be used to purchase, renovate, and transform an existing building in Queens into a community and training center, which will help grow frontline services, education, workforce development, and other programs for the immigrant workforce, including newly arrived asylum seekers and long-time immigrant New Yorkers.

$500,000 for UnionDocs Center for Documentary Art Building Renovation

This funding will be used to renovate UnionDocs HQ, Brooklyn and Queen's only nonprofit space dedicated to documentary art and will help create a world-class facility that offers exhibition, production, education, audience development, and an artist residency.

$160,000 for Bangladeshi American Society, Inc. for Food Pantry and Youth Development

This funding will be used for a bi-weekly food pantry and community youth development in South-East Queens.

$135,000 for Garden of Hope Community-Based Services for Chinese Immigrants

These funds will be used to expand and enhance support services tailored to Chinese immigrant communities, including outreach, language support, counseling, case management, legal advocacy, and children and family programs.

$100,000 for Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)'s Youth Development and College Readiness Program

This funding will be used to expand AAFE Youth's essential college readiness and youth development programming, empowering low-income high school students throughout Queens to access postsecondary education.

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