Washington, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that he secured over $12 million in federal funding for housing, community safety, public services, and critical infrastructure projects throughout Southwestern Connecticut. Funding for these projects – selected by Congressman Himes for their benefit to the people of Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District – was delivered in the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding legislation that was signed into law on February 3, 2026.
“One of the best parts of my job is being able to deliver concrete results for my constituents,” said Rep. Himes. “That’s why I pushed so hard to ensure these local projects received the federal support they deserved. I’m elated to have secured this funding which will deliver more affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, educational opportunities, and public services for people throughout Southwestern Connecticut.
Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District will receive over $12.5 million for 13 community projects supported by Congressman Himes. These include:
$2,000,000 for Charter Oak Communities, Stamford Housing Authority tocomplete Phase 2 of the Charter Oak Park demolition and redevelopment project which will see 166 new units of larger, more energy-efficient housing constructed for low-income families;
$1,200,000 for the City of Stamford to install safety measures along Washington Boulevard, including ADA-compliant sidewalks, bicycle facilities, a raised crosswalk leading into Mill River Park, and pedestrian refugee islands;
$1,100,000 for Park City Communities to overhaul an existing structure into a four-unit multifamily residential property in Bridgeport’s East End neighborhood;
$1,092,000 for the City of Stamford to enhance extreme weather preparedness by replacing aging culverts and installing tidal controls on stormwater outflow pipes which will expand the city’s stormwater management capacity;
$1,092,000 for the Town of New Canaan to replace the 26-year-old ultraviolet disinfection system used at the town’s wastewater treatment facility;
$1,092,000 for the Town of Trumbull to finish Phase 2 of the Beardsley Pump Station and Force Main Replacement project by completing the design and replacement of 1,200 feet of force main between Trumbull and Bridgeport;
$1,031,000 for the City of Stamford to advance the construction of a new public safety complex to enhance emergency response capabilities;
$1,000,000 for the Town of Ridgefield to improve parking accessibility and pedestrian safety at the Venus Building Complex, a commercial and recreation center, by implementing ADA-compliant pedestrian infrastructure, rehabilitating parking and lighting, and installing a stormwater detention system;
$850,000 for the City of Bridgeport to design a new police headquarters that will serve as a hub for the Bridgeport Police Department’s public safety efforts;
$850,000 for the City of Norwalk to construct the Norwalk River Valley Trail Extension to Calf Pasture Beach and increase safe pedestrian, cyclist, and vehicle access to the waterfront;
$500,000 for Chatham Rock Island Inc. to restore the breakwater and shoreline of the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse using living shoreline solutions to improve water quality, restore historic oyster bed habitats, and prevent coastal flooding;
$480,000 for Stamford Museum and Nature Center to launch its Planetarium and Astronomy Center which will host public educational programming, a Starball Projector and Laser System, 4k Planetarium shows, interactive exhibits, and observational tools;
$250,000 for the City of Stamford to restore the Glenbrook Community Center by rehabilitating the building, replacing drywall and flooring, and modernizing the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.