FY27 Community Project Funding Requests
Under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee, each Member may request funds for up to 20 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2027. 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. Resident Commissioner Pablo José Hernández has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Puerto Rico to the House Appropriations Committee.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, the Resident Commissioner has certified that he and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects that he has requested. A request submitted by the Resident Commissioner to the Committee does NOT guarantee the project will be funded. Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Member may request funds for up to 20 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2027.
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. The Resident Commissioner has submitted funding requests for important community projects in Puerto Rico to the House Appropriations Committee.
Transparency
Listed below are the projects the Resident Commissioner has submitted to the appropriate subcommittee.
Projects
Title: Puerto Rico National Guard Field Maintenance Shop
Proposed Recipient: Puerto Rico National Guard
Address: Borinqueneer St Bldg 552 Ft. Buchanan, PR 00936
Requested Amount: $63 million
Explanation of Request: This project would modernize the Puerto Rico National Guard’s maintenance shop by upgrading facilities and integrating new technologies to meet current and evolving U.S. Army requirements. This would include improvements to existing structures and maintenance systems to support more efficient repair and servicing of equipment.
Title: Llanero Response: Police Modernization Initiative for Community Safety
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Toa Baja
Address: Rafael Arrieta 16 Toa Baja, PR 00951
Requested Amount: $1 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public safety and operational readiness by providing equipment that supports criminal justice and law enforcement functions.
Title: Western Puerto Rico Maritime Security and Coastal Protection Program
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Mayagüez
Address: Calle Ramon E Betancez Esq. Mendez Vigo, Mayagüez, PR 00681
Requested Amount: $1.5 million
Explanation of Request: This project would support the Municipality of Mayagüez in acquiring new maritime patrol vessels to strengthen coastal security operations. The vessels would be used for patrol, surveillance, and response activities, improving the municipality’s ability to enforce maritime laws and respond to incidents along its coastline.
Title: Hormigueros Landfill Recovery and Expansion
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Hormigueros
Address: Jagüitas Ward, Sector El Hoyo, PR-338
Requested Amount: $1.94 million
Explanation of Request: The project would support the Hormigueros Landfill Recovery and Expansion Project to restore operational capacity and extend the service life of the municipality’s landfill.
Title: Adjuntas Agricultural Hub
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Adjuntas
Address: Carr 518, 1.3km, Adjuntas, PR, 00601
Requested Amount: $2 million
Explanation of Request: The project would support the development of the Adjuntas Agricultural Hub through the renovation of a municipal building into a publicly accessible rural service center. The hub will provide training, technical assistance, and shared infrastructure to support farmers, strengthen local food production, and promote agricultural innovation in Puerto Rico’s central mountain region.
Title: Quebradillas Emergency Management and Municipal Police Station
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Quebradillas
Address: Carr 113 Calle Muñoz River Esq. San Justo, Quebradillas, PR, 00678
Requested Amount: $968,093
Explanation of Request: This project would support the relocation and expansion of the Municipality of Quebradillas’ Emergency Management Office and Municipal Police Station to strengthen emergency response capacity and public safety services.
Title: Vega Baja Forward: Senior Wellness and Community Center Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Vega Baja
Address: Francisco F. Nater Street, Vega Baja, PR 00693
Requested Amount: $1.5 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expand access to essential health, nutrition, recreation, and social services for older adults while maximizing the use of existing public infrastructure through the rehabilitation of a former school facility.
Title: Río Grande Works: YMCA Rehabilitation for Workforce and Community Services
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Río Grande
Address: Calle San Justa Esquina San Juan, Río Grande, PR 00745
Requested Amount: $1.5 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it rehabilitates an existing, community-serving YMCA facility to expand workforce training and essential services, maximize cost efficiency, and promote long-term economic stability for the region.
Title: Coamo Strong Start: Head Start Safety and Community Center Revitalization
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Coamo
Address: 8 Calle Baldorioty, Coamo, PR 00769
Requested Amount: $477,267
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens Head Start facilities by improving safety and security for vulnerable children in high-poverty communities, expands access to proven early education programs that drive long-term academic and economic success, and supports families while helping break cycles of poverty.
Title: Camuy Connected: Postal Infrastructure and Addressing Modernization Project
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Camuy
Address: Ave. Muñoz Rivera 116, Camuy, PR 00627
Requested Amount: $2 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it establishes a standardized addressing system that improves emergency response times, strengthens public safety and service delivery, enhances infrastructure planning and interagency coordination, and supports long-term disaster preparedness and community development.
Title: Maricao Resilient: Senior Facility Upgrades and Energy Modernization Project
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Maricao
Address: P.O. Box 0837, Maricao, PR 00606
Requested Amount: $800,000
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it upgrades critical infrastructure, safety, and energy systems for vulnerable low-income seniors, ensures continuity of care during emergencies, reduces long-term operating costs through energy resilience, and improves quality of life in an underserved community.
Title: Casa Naborí Rising: Community Tourism and Economic Development Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Corporación del Proyecto ENLACE del Caño Martín Peña
Address: 1957 Avenida Ponce de León, San Juan, PR 00915-1308
Requested Amount: $229,854
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it revitalizes an underutilized community asset to generate local economic activity, support small businesses and community-based tourism, create jobs, and strengthen long-term economic resilience and emergency preparedness in an underserved area.
Title: Barceloneta Forward: Rafael Balseiro Community Facility Rehabilitation Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Barceloneta
Address: 14 Georgetti Ave., Barceloneta, PR 00617
Requested Amount: $2.5 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it rehabilitates a historic public facility to achieve full ADA compliance, eliminate long-standing accessibility barriers, reduce legal and financial risks, and provide inclusive, durable infrastructure that supports community programs, education, and public services while preserving its role as a hub for learning and civic engagement.
Title: UPR Mayagüez Leads: AI, Cybersecurity, and Quantum Workforce Development Center Phase II
Proposed Recipient: University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez
Address: 259 Norte Blvd. Alfonso Valdés Cobián, Mayagüez, PR 00681
Requested Amount: $2 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it establishes a cutting-edge AI-driven cybersecurity research and workforce development hub that strengthens national infrastructure protection, addresses critical talent shortages, drives innovation and economic growth, and enhances U.S. technological competitiveness.
Title: Dorado Moves: Public Transit Vehicle Acquisition and Connectivity Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Dorado
Address: Calle Méndez Vigo Esq. R. H. Todd, Dorado, PR 00646
Requested Amount: $1.1 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it strengthens an existing transit system by expanding accessible service, improving reliability, enhancing connectivity to healthcare, employment, and regional hubs, and supporting workforce mobility and economic activity through cost-effective, sustainable transportation.
Title: Aguadilla Revive: Downtown Community Center and Economic Development Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Aguadilla
Address: Ave. San Carlos #11, Aguadilla, PR 00605
Requested Amount: $7.65 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it rehabilitates a historic downtown building into an accessible, multipurpose community hub that supports workforce development, small business growth, and economic revitalization in Aguadilla.
Title: Guayama Cares: Inclusive Therapeutic Services and Behavioral Health Center Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Municipality of Guayama
Address: P.O. Box 360, Guayama, PR 00785
Requested Amount: $3.2 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it expands access to therapeutic services, behavioral health care, and functional rehabilitation for vulnerable populations in southeastern Puerto Rico by establishing a regional, integrated care center that delivers multisensory treatment and support in one location.
Title: NeoMed Expands: Juncos Ambulatory Clinic Construction and Access to Care Initiative
Proposed Recipient: NeoMed Center, Inc.
Address: P.O. Box 1277, Gurabo, PR 00778
Requested Amount: $6.3 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it expands access to essential healthcare services in a medically underserved area by supporting the construction, renovation, and expansion of an outpatient clinic, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and reducing health disparities for low-income and vulnerable populations.
Title: Castañer Expands Care: Hospital Service Expansion and Access Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Hospital General de Castañer, Inc.
Address: Carr. 135 KM 64.2, Castañer, PR 00631-1003
Requested Amount: $1.9 million
Explanation of Request:
The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it expands access to essential healthcare services in an underserved rural community by relocating administrative functions to a dedicated facility, allowing for the expansion of dental services, pharmacy dispensing, and patient consultation space.
Title: Castañer Health Forward: Hospital Service Expansion and Rural Care Access Initiative
Proposed Recipient: Hospital General de Castañer, Inc.
Address: Carr. 135 KM 64.2, Castañer, PR 00631-1003
Requested Amount: $1.4 million
Explanation of Request: The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it expands access to essential healthcare services in an underserved rural community by relocating administrative offices to a dedicated facility, enabling the expansion of dental services, pharmacy dispensing, and patient consultation space to better serve residents.