FY24 Community Project Funding Requests
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Rep. Cartwright's funding requests for important community projects in Pennsylvania's Eighth Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee are listed on this page. Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2024 – 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 FY24 Community Project Funding is available here. Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration Lackawanna County: Healthy Living and Wellness Center Request: $1,640,380 Recipient: Lackawanna County Department of Health and Human Services, 123 Wyoming Avenue, 4th Floor, Scranton, PA, 18593 Project Description: This project is to create a health care center in Mayfield focused on keeping the population healthy and out of the hospital. The Department will use a combination of digital technology to diagnose and treat health risks and engage patients in wellness programs designed to mitigate health risks and promote overall well-being. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it is being used to construct an essential health care facility to improve health outcomes in a rural area. Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority: Clinton Township Wastewater Treatment Plan Clarifier Replacement Request: $3,936,000 Recipient: Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority, 145 Boulevard Avenue, Throop, PA, 18512 Project Description: The project will upgrade the Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority’s Clinton Township wastewater treatment plant. Specifically, funds will be used to construct new secondary clarifiers, which are a key component of the treatment plant that allow the biological sludge to settle out of the wastewater during the treatment process, producing clear, treated water suitable for discharge to the Lackawanna River. Funds will also be used to install new chemical feed facilities, providing more consistent treatment, increasing operational and labor efficiency, and optimizing chemical usage. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve an essential public service and support continued compliance with discharge standards established by the Clean Water Act’s National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit under which the wastewater treatment facility operates. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Request: $6,000,000 Recipient: Wyoming Valley Sanitary Authority, 1000 Wilkes-Barre Street, Hanover Township, PA, 18706 Project Description: The project will upgrade a combined storm/wastewater system to reduce pollution from raw waste and other contaminants during large rain events. This upgrade will protect the levee, minimizing the risk of a flooding and pollution event. Funds will be used to replace the structural lining of an aged wastewater interceptor that conveys 65-70% of total service area flows for 36 municipalities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the collection, conveyance, and treatment of wastewater and combined sewage (combined wastewater and stormwater flows), as well as minimizing the volume of combined sewage discharges to the waters of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest. Subcommittee on Homeland Security City of Scranton: Emergency Operations (EOC) and Training Center Request: $2,272,875 Recipient: City of Scranton, 340 N. Washington Avenue, Scranton, PA, 18503 Project Description: The funding will be used to construct and equip an EOC and Training Center. The Center will be a mixed-use facility, housing emergency response personnel (police, fire, and emergency medical services) serving Lackawanna County and surrounding municipalities. The new EOC and Training Center will allow City of Scranton officials to protect public health and public safety in emergencies, manage large-scale incidents within the City of Scranton, and allocate appropriate resources to mitigate those events. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure adequate emergency management coordination and public safety measures are in place in the event of a crisis or a natural disaster. The proposed project will support incident management operations across multiple functional disciplines for the benefit of Lackawanna County and surrounding municipalities. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Request: $2,197,689 Recipient: Lackawanna County, 123 Wyoming Avenue, 5th Floor, Scranton, PA, 18503 Project Description: The project includes flood reduction and resilience measures for Lackawanna Dam No. 5 to increase its capacity to accommodate 100% of the spillway. The project will include the following rehabilitation work: reconstruction of the concrete spillway to accommodate 100% of the spillway design flood, reconstruction of the first 45’ of rock walls adjacent to the concrete spillway, raising of the existing concrete cutoff wall by 1’, installation of a structural pipe liner within the low-level outlet pipe, and installation of a new sluice gate at the outlet control building. This project will improve flood protections for 3,000 people and a school. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will remove this asset from FEMA’s High Hazard Potential Dam List, while significantly mitigating risks of flood, property damage, and loss of life for all citizens, businesses, and schools located downstream from the dam. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest. Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Brodhead Creek Regional Authority: Pocono Township Corridor Water Main Corrosion Mitigation and Replacement Project and Core System Improvements Request: $3,000,000 Recipient: US Army Corps of Engineers, Philadelphia Regulatory District, 100 Penn Sq E, Philadelphia, PA, 19107 Project Description: This project is the engineering design, permitting, and bidding of a water main corrosion mitigation and replacement project in the Pocono Township Commercial Corridor. Phase I begins a process that will involve the removal of an existing, corroded 12-inch ductile iron piping and installation of a new 16-inch corrosion-resistant water main, which will improve pressure and flow within the entire water distribution system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will ensure safe public water service delivery, contributing to economic growth in the community. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies City of Hazleton: Pennsylvania Engine for Plant Science Innovation Request: $5,000,000 Recipient: Downtown Hazleton Alliance for Progress, 8 W. Broad Street, Hazleton, PA, 18201 Project Description: This project will renovate 5,000 SF of existing space to construct a center for plant science innovation. The Pennsylvania Engine for Plant Science Innovation will feature three main components: 1) a bioscience laboratory, 2) a 2,000 SF rooftop greenhouse with solar panels, and 3) an incubator. The incubator will be designed to meet the needs of bioscience start-up companies seeking to commercialize discoveries in biomaterials for a range of agricultural, industrial, and remedial use. The Engine will provide access to critical skills for careers in the bioscience and agribusiness sectors. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will revitalize both the city and broader region as a center for biotechnology, recharge the regional economy, and lift a generation of disadvantaged people into satisfying, rewarding careers.
Hamilton Township: State Route 209 Hamilton West Resurfacing Request: $5,000,000 Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 1002 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA, 18101 Project Description: This project involves highway resurfacing of Hamilton West (State Route 209), as well as improvements to two structures that carry State Route 209. This section of State Route 209 has an average daily traffic of over 12,500 vehicles each day. The funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the project will address the poor roadway condition of State Route 209 and two structure that carry State Route 209, providing a smoother riding surface for the traveling public and decreasing the cost of ongoing roadway maintenance. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Matamoras Borough: Rehabilitation of Bridge on State Route 6 over the Delaware River Request: $5,000,000 Recipient: Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, 55 Keystone Industrial Park, Dunmore, PA, 18512 Project Description: This project would rehabilitate the bridge on State Route 6 (Pennsylvania Avenue) that spans over the Delaware River in Matamoras Borough. The existing structure is a two-span, steel thru truss bridge built in 1939. The project involves replacement of the existing bridge deck with a new reinforced concrete deck, along with minor steel repairs and substructure repairs as necessary. The funding is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will delay the need for a costly bridge replacement project in the future while also ensuring the safety of the 17,478 vehicles traveling between Northeastern Pennsylvania and Southeastern New York using this bridge. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Northeastern Pennsylvania Passenger Rail Restoration Project Request: $3,685,624 Recipient: Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority, 280 Cliff Street, Scranton, PA, 18503 Project Description: This project would provide updates for the proposed new Amtrak passenger train service to northeastern Pennsylvania. The funds would be used to purchase and install crossties and tie plates to allow for the safe increase in operating speeds on the proposed new corridor. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will modernize the rail corridor and enable the safe operation of passenger rail for citizens, students, leisure travelers, business owners, and workers to use. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport: Terminal Expansion and Improvements Request: $5,000,000 Recipient: Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, 100 Terminal Drive, Suite 1, Avoca, PA, 18641 Project Description: This project would expand terminal space by approximately 10,000 square feet and incorporate the latest screening technology, increase queuing space for security screening, improve air quality, and other public health measures. The project will also implement a separate exit lane for off-boarding passengers, which will reduce the conflict that currently exists with departing and arriving passengers crossing each other near the stairs and escalators. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will advance public safety and security at the airport, which is currently compromised by poor passenger traffic flow. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Lackawanna College: Biomaterials Construction and Manufacturing Research Request: $2,300,000 Recipient: Lackawanna College, 501 Vine Street, Scranton, PA 18509 Project Description: This project will fund research into building construction biomaterials, biomaterials manufacturing, including the manufacture of bioplastic, and the optimum components of new textiles. It will explore the best processes and materials to make concrete with plant fiber as a component, bioplastics based on plant material, and other industrial goods, including textiles, with plant components. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because industrial plant-based manufacturing as an economic driver in Pennsylvania could lead to $3.5 billion in estimated economic growth for the Commonwealth and the creation of at least 14,000 jobs within the next five years. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Monroe County District Attorney’s Office: Monroe County’s Safety First Network Project Request: $9,819,406 Recipient: Monroe County Office of the District Attorney, 701 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Project Description: This project will fund a Major Crime Case Unit, two-way infrastructure replacement, P25 radio equipment, and more to implement new justice information-sharing and vital communication upgrades to infrastructure and technology, moving the county emergency network to a digital system. Through these upgrades, the Monroe County Safety First Network will serve citizens through quicker and more efficient responses and investigations of criminal activity and emergencies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the taxpayers of Monroe County, PA, have the highest school and 2nd highest property taxes in the state and need these vital technology updates to keep their community safe. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Northeastern Pennsylvania: Mobile STEM Education Lab Request: $2,500,000 Recipient: Vytal Plant Science Research, 15 W. Broad St., Hazleton, PA, 18201 Project Description: This project will acquire, outfit, operate, and provide programming for a mobile STEM lab to be used by a consortium of school districts and higher education institutions in Northeastern Pennsylvania to recruit, engage, and educate students in scientific fields such as robotics, computer science, chemistry, physics, biology, astronomy, and engineering. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will help meet the region’s increasing demand for workers educated in engineering, engineering technologies, computer science, information technologies, and other sciences such as chemistry and physics by providing increased classroom space for STEM education, student internships for critical space-related industries, student mentorships to serve as role models for younger students, and STEM student recruiting. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
Luzerne County: Equipment and Technology for Newly Formed Regional Police Department Request: $1,326,021 Recipient: Wyoming Area Regional Police Department, 1101 Wyoming Avenue, Exeter, PA 18643 Project Description: This project will provide equipment and technology for the newly formed Wyoming Area Regional Police Department, which began operations on January 1, 2023 and serves the municipalities of Wyoming Borough, West Wyoming Borough, West Pittston Borough, Exeter Borough, and Exeter Township. The funding will be used to, among other things, purchase police cruisers and body worn cameras and data storage capabilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the Regional Department began operations on January 1, 2023 with minimal equipment and technology as a start-up police department, leaving the department in great need of technological enhancements in order to provide professional, 21st Century police services to the communities served. Link to Rep. Cartwright federal nexus statement and certification of no financial interest
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