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FY24 Community Project Funding (Calendar Year 2023)

 

Transparency

 

  • All requests submitted by Congressman Davis to the Appropriations Committee are posted below. In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Davis has certified that he, his spouse, and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

 

Projects Requested for FY24

 

  • Listed below are the 15 projects Congressman Davis submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration for Community Project Funding. This year, of the projects selected, 60% focus on improving affordable housing and emergency shelter, 13% focus on providing clean drinking water, 13% focus on providing recreational opportunities for communities, 7% focus on supporting economic development, and 7% focus on improving the accessibility of transit. The projects meet many important needs of constituents across the 7th Congressional District.  Projects are listed in alphabetical order:

Bethel Mennonite Community Church

  • The Oasis Village Affordable Housingproject would address the well-documented housing gap in Chicago by expanding affordable housing for low- and moderate-income families.  The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because increasing affordable housing will improve housing stability, economic security, and community well-being for residents on the near west side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is Bethel Mennonite Community Church, located at 1434 S. Laflin St., Chicago, IL 60608.
  • Requested amount:  $2,400,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Chicago Housing Authority

  • The Legends South A3 Affordable Housing Project would help expand affordable housing for low-income individuals and families.  Increasing affordable housing is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it addresses the housing gap in Chicago and improves housing stability, economic security, and community well-being for residents on the south side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Chicago Housing Authority, located at 60 E. Van Buren St., Chicago, IL 60605.
  • Requested amount: $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Chicago Park District

  • The Columbus Park Field House Improvements project would ensure that two frequently-used local community sites are accessible, comfortable, and usable for residents on the west side of Chicago.  This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the project meets the local need for space for a senior center and a multi-purpose community center for events, recreation, and public engagement.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Chicago Park District, currently located at 541 N. Fairbanks Ct. Floor 7, Chicago, IL 60611; in mid-2023, the Chicago Park District will move to 4830 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60609.
  • Requested amount:  $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Chicago Transit Authority (CTA)

  • The CTA – Blue Line Austin Station ADA Improvementsproject would improve accessibility for persons requiring an elevator to access the transit station on the west side of Chicago.  Increasing transit accessibility is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it promotes independence and mobility for persons with physical challenges, persons with young children, persons needing wheeled carts, and others with accessibility-challenges who need public transportation.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), located at 567 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL 60661.
  • Requested amount:  $3,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

City of Chicago

  • The La Casa Norte Emergency Shelter for Youth Experiencing Homelessness project would help acquire existing property and complete site rehab to use the property as a non-congregate, emergency youth shelter located in the West Englewood neighborhood of Chicago.  Creating a new emergency shelter for youth is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it helps youth experiencing homelessness obtain the supports needed to improve their housing security, economic stability, and well-being. 
  • The sponsor for this project is the City of Chicago located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602
  • Requested amount:  $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

City of Chicago

  • The North Town Village Affordable Housing Rehabilitation Projectwould preserve and improve affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.  Protecting affordable housing is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it addresses the housing gap in Chicago and improves housing stability, economic security, and community well-being for residents on the north side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is the City of Chicago located at 121 N. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60602
  • Requested amount:  $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Full Circle Communities, Inc.

  • The Affordable Housing in West Garfield Park, the Midwest Apartments and Guyon Hotel project would improve and expand 376 units of affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals as well as anchor small business development in affordable office space.  Increasing affordable housing for vulnerable individuals and small businesses is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will improve housing stability, economic security, and community well-being for residents on the west side of Chicago
  • The sponsor for this project is Full Circle Communities, Inc., located at 310 South Peoria St., Suite 500, Chicago, IL  60607.
  • Requested amount:  $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE  to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Navy Pier, Inc.

  • The Safety and Security Systems at Navy Pier project would address urgent safety and security improvements for the community visiting Navy Pier.  This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because enhancing the safety of the Pier allows millions of people to enjoy all that Navy Pier has to offer, including dozens of businesses that employ more than 3,000 people and drive prosperity and economic growth for the City of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this projectis Navy Pier, Inc., located at 600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611.
  • Requested amount:  $2,500,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago

  • The Ave Project for Affordable Housing project would help build an affordable, mixed-use development project with 49 affordable rental units for low- and moderate-income residents in northwest Chicago.  Increasing affordable housing addresses the housing gap and is a good use of taxpayer funds because it improves the housing stability, economic security, and well-being of residents on the northwest side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Neighborhood Housing Services of Chicago, located at 1279 N Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622.
  • Requested amount:  $2,500,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

North Austin Community Center

  • The North Austin Community Center Stormwater Containment and Community Open Space Project would help construct a necessary stormwater containment system that will be capped by a 35,000 sq. ft. turf field for community use and sports and a 5,000 sq. ft. community playground.  The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because creating a safe, outdoor, community play space for approximately 25,000 children will help improve childhood well-being, decrease obesity, and improve neighborhood safety on the west side of Chicago.  
  • The sponsor for this project is the North Austin Community Center, located at 53 W. Jackson Blvd. Ste 1734, Chicago, IL 60604.
  • Requested amount:  $2,500,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Saint Leonard's Ministries

  • The Saint Leonard’s Ministries Campus Renovation project would improve affordable housing for very low- to low-income individuals re-entering the community after incarceration.  Improving affordable housing for vulnerable individuals is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will benefit Chicago by increasing community safety via decreased recidivism, enhancing economic stability and social-emotional well-being, and improving successful reentry.
  • The sponsor for this project is Saint Leonard's Ministries, located at 2100 W. Warren Blvd., Chicago, IL 60612.
  • Requested amount:  $2,000,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation

  • The Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation Affordable Housing and Austin Community Family Center Renovation Project would help renovate and restore affordable housing for extremely low-income individuals as well as a local community center.  Increasing affordable housing for vulnerable individuals and renovating a local community center for the public’s benefit will improve housing stability, economic security, and community well-being for residents on the far west side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Single Room Housing Assistance Corporation, located at 501 N. Central Avenue, Chicago, IL 60644. 
  • Requested amount:  $2,500,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Village of Bellwood

  • The Village of Bellwood Drinking Water Improvement Programproject would improve the drinking water infrastructure by replacing sections of failing water main within the Village’s water distribution system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the water safety and water availability as well as stabilize the water distribution system for residents.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Village of Bellwood, located at 3200 Washington Boulevard, Bellwood, IL 60104.
  • Requested amount:  $3,330,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Village of Maywood

  • The Village of Maywood First Avenue Water Main Improvementsproject would improve the drinking water infrastructure by replacing sections of failing water main within the Village’s water distribution system. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve the water safety and water availability as well as stabilize the water distribution system for residents.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Village of Maywood, located at 40 Madison Street, Maywood, IL 60153.
  • Requested amount:  $1,688,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.

Westside Health Authority

  • The Aspire Initiative for Housing would expand affordable housing for low-and-moderate income residents earning between 20% to 80% of Area Median Income.  Increasing affordable housing in Central Austin is a good use of taxpayer funds because it lowers the local housing gap, boosts ownership and rental housing units, improves housing stability, enhances economic security, amplifies recent community development, and strengthens the well-being of residents on the west side of Chicago.
  • The sponsor for this project is the Westside Health Authority, located at 5053 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago Illinois 60651.
  • Requested amount:  $2,500,000.
  • Click HERE to read the required financial disclosure and Federal nexus certification letter.