Rep. Takano Secures Nearly $15 Million in Federal Funding for Projects in Riverside County

RIVERSIDE, CA - Today, Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39) announced nearly $15 million in federal funding for 15 projects across Riverside County. He secured the resources for these Community Funding Projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bills recently signed into law. The Congressman prioritized projects that improve public safety, strengthen water infrastructure, expand transportation access, and grow workforce development opportunities in Riverside, Jurupa Valley, Moreno Valley, and Perris.

"I am committed to making life better for people across the Inland Empire in tangible ways," said Rep. Takano. "This federal funding is coming back to Riverside County to strengthen public safety, modernize water systems, improve mobility, and expand opportunity. At a time when good news from Washington feels rare, this is real progress for our communities."

Workforce Development Projects

• $1,031,000 - UCR Sustainable Immersive Mobility Laboratory

• $250,000 - City of Riverside Northside Agriculture Innovation Center
• $500,000 - Riverside Community College District Community Sites
• $850,000 - City of Moreno Valley Business and Employment Resource Center Expansion

Water Projects

• $3,200,000 - South Perris Desalination Program
• $1,092,000 - Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
• $1,092,000 - Eastern Municipal Water District Well 84
• $1,092,000 - Jurupa Community Services District for Well 29
• $1,092,000 - Western Municipal Water District for Reservoir Management

Transportation Projects

• $850,000 - City of Jurupa Valley Limonite Avenue Roadway Improvement

• $250,000 - Veterans Riverside National Cemetery ADA Bus Stop Enhancement for Riverside Transit Agency

• $850,000 - Metrolink Double Track Project for Riverside County Transportation Commission

• $850,000 - Mead Valley Metrolink Station/Mobility Hub Project for Riverside County Transportation Commission

Public Safety Projects

• $1,000,000 - City of Riverside Real Time Information Center
• $850,000 - City of Perris Fire Safety Project