Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for projects in their community – although only a handful may actually be funded. 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. Additional information on the rules governing Community Project Funding.
In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Congresswoman Clark has certified that she, her spouse, and her immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects she has requested.
NOTE: The projects listed are for FY26. You can also view last year's CPF funding requests or Transportation and Infrastructure Projects.
Anderson Regional Transit Center Pedestrian Bridge Project
Recipient: City of Woburn located at 10 Common Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to create a preliminary design for a pedestrian bridge spanning the train tracks to connect the Anderson Woburn Regional Transit Center (RTC) and New Boston Street, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and facilitate efficient access between these two key areas in Woburn. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project improves safety and accessibility for the residents of the community of Woburn. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Chapter 53 of Title 49 of the United States Code.
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Charles River Tree Project
Recipient: Town of Wellesley, 525 Washington Street, Wellesley, MA 02482
Amount Requested: $500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the Town of Wellesley to increase urban tree canopy, improve stormwater management using infrastructure, and protect and restore the ecological health of the Charles River Watershed region. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will improve the community and produce health and safety benefits for the watershed region. This project has a Federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized by the Soil Conservation and Allotment Domestic Act of 1935, 16 U.S. Code sections 590a-590d and 590f-g.
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Framingham Community Center
Recipient: City of Framingham located at 150 Concord Street, Framingham, MA 01702
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Framingham to fully renovate the existing structure to provide the community with a critically needed multipurpose community center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project meets a compelling local need and will address issues of access and safety in the area. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).
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Horn Pond Water Treatment PFAS Removal Project
Recipient: City of Woburn, 10 Common Street, Woburn, MA 01801
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to upgrade the water treatment plant in Woburn to mitigate contamination of the drinking water and provide the public with a safe water supply. It also includes a control system and Cybersecurity upgrades to strengthen resiliency of critical drinking water infrastructure. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because its purpose is to provide safe drinking water supply for the City of Woburn to mitigate contamination from PFAS. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
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Malden Roofs Project
Recipient: City of Malden located at 215 Pleasant Street, Malden, MA 02148
Amount Requested: $7,251,600
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Malden to address issues of flooding within their schools. The project will restore and replace aging roofs of the Malden public schools. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will produce health and safety benefits for community residents, students and teachers. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).
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Melrose Public Address Project
Recipient: City of Melrose located at 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Melrose to rebuild, rewire and improve the current public address system within the district’s schools. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project benefits the health and safety of the community. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
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Melrose Stormwater Improvement Project
Recipient: City of Melrose, Melrose City Hall, 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176.
Amount Requested: $800,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to manage flooding and improve water quality through the creation of infrastructure to address stormwater. The funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will address health and safety issues from flooding. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
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Mystic River Tree Project
Recipient: Town of Lexington located at 1625 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA 02420.
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the Town of Lexington to improve tree cover in and around the Mystic River Watershed communities. The project prioritizes a regional, coordinated effort to improve tree canopy and protect public health. The project ensures that our communities have best practices to plant trees in the region. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will improve and produce health and safety benefits for the community. This project has a Federal nexus because it is for the purposes authorized by the Soil Conservation and Allotment Domestic Act of 1935, 16 U.S. Code sections 590a-590d and 590f-g.
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Mystic River Watershed Infrastructure Improvement Project
Recipient: Town of Arlington, Town Hall Annex, 730 Mass Ave., Arlington, MA 02476
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the Town of Arlington to build small-scale, cost-effective installations that manage stormwater regionally along the Mystic River Watershed. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the most cost-effective means of removing pollutants from runoff is through distributed infrastructure. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Title VI of the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C 1381 et seq.
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Natick PFAS Removal Project
Recipient: Town of Natick, 13 East Central Street, Natick MA 01760.
Amount Requested: $1,250,000
Project Description: The funding would be used to support the construction of a water booster pump station at a Massachusetts Water Resource Authority (MWRA) connection site into the Natick public water supply network. The supplemental pump station is designed to provide approximately 25% of the Town’s water needs through the MWRA, a PFAS compliant source, allowing the Town to meet the drinking water demands of the community. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because its purpose is to provide a safe drinking water supply for the Town of Natick by mitigating contamination from PFAS. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by Section 1452 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. 300j-12.
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Revere Community Boatyard Remediation Project
Recipient: City of Revere located at 281 Broadway, Revere, MA 02151
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Revere to remediate contamination on a blighted property. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project benefits the health and safety of the community. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).
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Stoneham High School Wetlands Restoration Project
Recipient: Town of Stoneham, 35 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Amount Requested: $2,957,898
Project Description: The funding would be used by the Town of Stoneham to help mitigate local flooding immediately adjacent to the Stoneham High School parcel (Franklin Street and up-gradient wetland areas) but also provide regional benefits to Doleful Pond, Spot Pond/Middlesex Fells and the broader Mystic River Watershed. The restoration will improve public safety and provide pathways with public access and connectivity to a natural open space. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).
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Walkable Watertown Square Project
Recipient: City of Watertown, located at 149 Main Street, Watertown, MA, 02472
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Watertown to improve access to the community’s downtown area. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project benefits the health and safety of the community. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).
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Willis Avenue Community Center Project
Recipient: City of Medford located at 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the City of Medford to create an accessible and safe community center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project benefits the health and safety of the community. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(2).
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Winthrop Old Middle School Redevelopment Project
Recipient: Town of Winthrop located at 1 Metcalf Square, Winthrop, MA 02152
Amount Requested: $1,200,000
Project Description: The funding would be used by the Town of Winthrop to demolish and rebuild an existing facility to better serve residents. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project benefits the health and safety of the community. The project has a Federal nexus because the funding provided is for purposes authorized by 42 U.S.C. 5305(a)(1), 5305(a)(2), 5305(a)(4) and 5305 (a)(5).