Community Project Funding

FY26 Community Project Funding Requests

• New Castle County Police Vehicle Enhancement
  • Amount: $1,530,000
  • Description: This project will replace 51 outdated police vehicles to improve emergency response, officer safety, and patrol efficiency across the county.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Town of Magnolia Water Storage Tower
  • Amount: $2,000,000
  • Description: Funding will replace a 1928-era water tank to improve fire protection, water pressure, and service reliability for 325 customers and 12,600 residents in the broader district.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Workforce Development at the Delaware Skills Center and New Castle County Vo-Tech Adult Education Division
  • Amount: $7,061,000
  • Description: This project consolidates two workforce training programs into a permanent, state-owned facility to expand capacity, reduce costs, and meet regional labor demands. The center serves over 2,000 adults annually in high-demand fields.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Lewes-Georgetown Highway (US 9) Pedestrian Bridge
  • Amount: $1,400,000
  • Description: The funding supports phase one of the planning and engineering for a pedestrian bridge over US 9 to improve safety for trail users and enhance regional connectivity. This high-traffic crossing serves over 1,500 daily users and supports long-term transportation priorities.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Wilmington Riverwalk Extension Shared-Use Path
  • Amount: $12,500,000
  • Description: The 3.6-mile multimodal path will connect Wilmington’s Riverfront to East Side, enhancing safe pedestrian and cyclist access in an area of persistent poverty. It supports environmental resilience and community revitalization through flood-resistant infrastructure.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Port Wilmington-Dock/Pile Wharf Repair
  • Amount: $6,000,000
  • Description: This funding will address necessary structural repairs to the dock and pile wharf at Port Wilmington, supporting continued maritime operations and regional economic activity.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• South Smyrna Well and Treatment Plant
  • Amount: $4,810,324
  • Description: This project will construct a new well and treatment plant to address deteriorating water quality in Smyrna, replacing a facility that draws iron-rich water from the Cheswold aquifer. The new source from the Columbia aquifer will improve quality and reliability and reduce costs.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Advancing Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing at the University of Delaware's SABRE Center
  • Amount: $10,000,000
  • Description: Funds will equip the SABRE Center with advanced manufacturing tools to support U.S. biopharma innovation and small-to-medium manufacturers. The center enhances national security and supply chain resilience through collaborative research and scale-up capabilities.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Mid-Life Upgrades, Maintenance, and Experiential Education Opportunities for R/V Hugh R Sharp
  • Amount: $1,500,000
  • Description: This project makes mid-life upgrades and repairs to ensure the continued operation of Delaware’s flagship research vessel, which supports coastal research, education, and marine science training. The investment also includes programming funds for experiential educational opportunities on the vessel.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Delaware's Family Justice Center
  • Amount: $1,317,041
  • Description: This funding establishes the state’s first Family Justice Centers, co-locating trauma-informed services for survivors of abuse and violence. There will be one center on North Church Street in Wilmington and another at the Hope Center in New Castle. The centers streamline access to care and legal support while improving safety and recovery outcomes for survivors.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Statewide Law Enforcement Training System Modernization
  • Amount: $450,00
  • Description: This project creates a unified statewide training and records system to improve officer readiness and safety across Delaware's 50 police agencies. It supports standardized, real-time training delivery and certification tracking.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Delaware Coast Protection, Sand Bypass Plant, Indian River Inlet, DE
  • Amount: $600,000
  • Description: Funds will rehabilitate the sand bypass facility to sustain beach nourishment and protect the Coastal Highway and local infrastructure. The project supports storm resilience, habitat preservation, and Delaware’s coastal economy.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Laurel Sewer Lift Station
  • Amount: $249,544
  • Description: This project installs a sewer lift station to enable the development of 36 workforce housing units in Laurel, DE, helping to address critical rural housing shortages.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Boys & Girls Club in Georgetown, DE
  • Amount: $6,000,000
  • Description: Construct a new 28,000-square-foot facility to expand youth services in Georgetown, including early childhood education, workforce readiness, and recreational programs. It supports community revitalization and will serve over 150 youth daily.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.
• Improving Public Safety with La Red’s Rural Re-Entry Program
  • Amount: $1,000,000
  • Description: La Red Health Center’s program addresses recidivism by offering integrated medical and behavioral health services for individuals reentering the community from incarceration. The evidence-based model supports public safety by addressing addiction, mental illness, and primary care access.
  • Required Financial Disclosure letter: read here.