Norton Secures over $10.1 Million in Community Project Funding for D.C. in House-Passed THUD Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) announced that she secured over $10 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) for D.C. in the fiscal year 2026 (FY 26) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill passed by the House today.

"This $10.1 million in funding will deliver real, on-the-ground improvements for the hundreds of thousands of constituents who live, work and travel through the District of Columbia each day, from safer parks and streets to stronger educational and food infrastructure," Norton said. "I fought to ensure D.C. receives the federal resources it needs and deserves to strengthen education, infrastructure, and local parks in our community. This funding will make a meaningful difference in communities throughout the city."

Norton secured:

• $500,000 for Carver Langston Park Upgrades
• $850,000 for Duke Ellington Park
• $600,000 for Riggs and South Dakota Triangle Park Upgrades
• $2,000,000 for Research Infrastructure Upgrades for the University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
• $2,000,000 for Food Hub Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC
• $1,200,000 for Firebird Farm Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC
• $1,000,000 for Aviation Maintenance Infrastructure Upgrades for UDC
• $850,000 for Lederer Gardens Facility Improvements
• $250,000 for Solar Charging for Capital eBikes
• $850,000 for Suitland Parkway Safety Enhancements

Norton previously secured the following funding for the District in other House-passed FY 26 appropriations bills:

• $1,800,000 for Study of Secondary Drinking Water Source for D.C. in the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
• $1,031,000 for Georgetown University Lab Equipment in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
• $1,000,000 for Kingman Lake Wetlands Restoration and Improvements in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
• $1,000,000 for Rock Creek Park Restoration and Improvements in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

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