Community Project Funding FY 2026
Members of the House of Representatives who are submitting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests to the House Appropriations Committee are required to publish online their CPF requests, as well as letters to the Committee certifying that the Member does not have a financial interest in the requested projects.
Congressman Mrvan is committed to being a good steward of taxpayer dollars and is pleased that the Committee has instituted stringent transparency measures to achieve this important task.
Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2026, although only a handful may be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and project funding may not be directed to for-profit recipients. Members may request funding for State, local, or tribal governmental grantees and certain eligible non-profits, as allowed under federal law and subcommittee guidance.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congressman Mrvan has certified he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested and has demonstrated the projects have a federal nexus.
Project Name: East Chicago Police Department Radio Replacement Project
Amount Requested: $520,000
Project Sponsor: City of East Chicago, 4525 Indianapolis Boulevard, East Chicago, Indiana 46312
Explanation: The requested funding will equip officers with new portable radios. The ability to respond to incidents rapidly would be enhanced through this project, as any gaps in communication would be closed by new, reliable equipment. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds given the radio replacement project will provide the upgrades the East Chicago Police Department needs to continue serving and protecting the community.
Project Name: Crown Point Police Department Radio Replacement Project
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Sponsor: City of Crown Point, 101 North East Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the City of Crown Point to purchase portable radios for the Crown Point Police Department. The acquisition of these radios will improve the range of communication, allowing officers to receive radio transmission where it was once not possible. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: La Porte Police Department Equipment and Technology Upgrades
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Sponsor: City of La Porte, 801 Michigan Avenue, La Porte, Indiana 46350
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the La Porte Police Department to acquire equipment and technology that will enhance officers’ abilities to protect and serve the public and improve efficiencies within the department. The upgrades to equipment and technology will enable officers to respond more effectively to emergency situations and investigate crimes more efficiently. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Town of Schererville Police Department Portable Radio Replacements
Amount Requested: $670,000
Project Sponsor: Town of Schererville, 10 East Joliet Street, Schererville, Indiana 46375
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Town of Schererville to purchase 65 new portable radios for the Schererville Police Department. The acquisition of new radios will improve interoperability among officers as well as other first responders within responding departments during emergencies. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Hobart Police Department Body Worn Cameras Project
Amount Requested: $488,000
Project Sponsor: City of Hobart Police Department, 705 East 4th Street, Hobart, Indiana 46342
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Hobart Police Department to equip all patrol officers and detectives with body worn cameras. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Police Radio Upgrade Project
Amount Requested: $400,000
Project Sponsor: Town of Griffith Police Department, 115 North Broad Street, Griffith, Indiana 46319
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Griffith Police Department to purchase new portable radios. The acquisition of new radios will improve interoperability among officers as well as other first responders within responding departments during emergencies. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: City of Valparaiso Police Department Portable Radio Upgrades
Amount Requested: $398,000
Project Sponsor: City of Valparaiso, 166 Lincolnway, Valparaiso, Indiana 46383
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the City of Valparaiso to purchase new portable radios for the Valparaiso Police Department. The acquisition of new portable radios will ensure a swift, coordinated response to protect students should the need arise. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Dyer Police Department Radio Communications Enhancement
Amount Requested: $306,000
Project Sponsor: Civil Town of Dyer, One Town Square, Dyer, Indiana 46311
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Town of Dyer to enhance radio communications at the Dyer Police Department. The portable radio upgrade will automatically default officers to alternate communication paths, ensuring communication is constant and information is shared. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Portable Radio Replacements
Amount Requested: $244,000
Project Sponsor: Town of Lowell, 501 East Main Street, Lowell, Indiana 46356
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Town of Lowell Police Department acquire new portable radios. The acquisition of new radios will improve interoperability among officers as well as other first responders within responding departments during emergencies. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will provide for these necessary upgrades to continue the effective operations of the department while serving the community.
Project Name: Chesterton Police Department Virtual Reality Training System
Amount Requested: $85,000
Project Sponsor: Town of Chesterton, 1490 Broadway, Chesterton, Indiana 46304
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Chesterton Police Department to purchase a Virtual Reality training platform that provides immersive, scenario-based training for de-escalation, active shooter response, domestic disturbance calls, use of force, and other critical operational tactics in a controlled environment. Implementation by the Chesterton Police Department would allow District 1 law enforcement agencies to partner with the Department and utilize this training system. This project is an excellent use of taxpayer funds given the increases in officer safety, in public safety, and the regional approach to improve law enforcement training and readiness.
Project Name: Winfield Police Department Body Worn Camera Project
Amount Requested: $70,000
Project Sponsor: Town of Winfield, 10645 Randolph Street, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Explanation: The Winfield Police Department Body Worn Camera Project will equip officers with body worn cameras to capture interactions with the public daily. The cameras will be integrated into the officers’ current uniforms and will be readily available to capture all interactions with the public for evidentiary and accountability purposes. The project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will help enhance police-community relations in the town.
Project Name: Calumet Region, Section 219, IN
Amount Requested: $6,000,000
Project Sponsor: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 231 South LaSalle Street, Suite 1500, Chicago, Illinois 60604
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to address critical, critical water, sanitary sewer, stormwater sewer infrastructure improvements designed to alleviate deteriorated conditions within aged infrastructure, increase the efficacy of existing systems, and reverse adverse water quality impacts. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because it will allow the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District to continue partnerships with nonfederal sponsors to address these infrastructure needs.
Project Name: West Side Community Stabilization Project – Demolition of Former Ivanhoe Elementary School
Amount Requested: $1,100,000
Project Sponsor: City of Gary, 401 Broadway, Gary, Indiana 46402
Explanation: Funding for the West Side Community Stabilization – Demolition of Former Ivanhoe Elementary School project will allow the City of Gary through the Gary Redevelopment Commission to demolish the former Ivanhoe Elementary School, a structure that has been vacant since 2010 and is subject to vandalism. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the removal of this structure stabilizes the surrounding neighborhood and presents an opportunity for strategic revitalization efforts.
Project Name: Gary/Chicago International Airport Air Cargo/Logistics Apron
Amount Requested: $5,141,000
Project Sponsor: Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority, 6001 Airport Road, Gary, Indiana 46406
Explanation: The requested funding will be used by the Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority to expand and construct a heavy cargo logistics apron for multiple users. The construction and expansion of a heavy cargo logistics apron will provide capacity for growth in air cargo at the airport and will allow the opportunity to return passenger air service by freeing up the passenger terminal and ramp currently being utilized for air cargo. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it will create employment opportunities at the airport and support economic development initiatives pursued by the state of Indiana to attract businesses to this region, given its proximity to Chicago and its transportation and logistics nexus.
Project Name: Michigan City Westside Opportunity Hub
Amount Requested: $625,000
Project Sponsor: City of Michigan City, 100 East Michigan Boulevard, Michigan City, Indiana 46360
Explanation: This project proposes the renovation of a City-owned building located on the west side of Michigan City that has long stood vacant and deteriorated, negatively impacting the surrounding neighborhood. The building will be transformed into a multi-use community resource center, known as the Opportunity Hub. This site is strategically located adjacent to the Indiana State Prison, which is in the process of closing and relocating, presenting a unique opportunity to reimagine the future of the area and support revitalization efforts. This project is a beneficial use of taxpayer funds because it transforms a blighted structure into a facility that will be utilized as a community resource hub intended to improve the quality of life for residents and quality of place within Michigan City.