Overview
It is my great honor and privilege to serve as your representative in Congress and to ensure that federal dollars are being invested in El Paso. For Fiscal Year 2027, my office will be accepting Community Project Funding (CPF) requests. I am excited to continue to use this process to deliver for El Pasoans.
Forms for FY27 are now open with a deadline of March 6, 2026. We will have an updated guide for FY27 when forms are made available. You can access our CPF form by clicking here
The Community Project Funding requests are in addition to the general programmatic and language-based requests which you can learn more about here. Updated reforms require rigorous vetting, limits 20 community project requests from each Member of Congress, public disclosure of potential recipients on the Congressmember’s website, and certification that no Congressmember’s family can benefit from the project.
General CPF eligibility guidance:
- Only state or local governmental entities and certain eligible non-profit organizations are eligible to apply.
- All for-profit groups and entities are ineligible.
- You must be able to demonstrate the request has community support.
- Funding must be for Fiscal Year 2027 only.
- All projects must meet the relevant statutory and administrative criteria for funding through the grant program under which it is submitted.
- If the project would normally require a funding match or cost share by a non-federal entity, then the requesting entity will need to demonstrate that it can provide this match if it makes a request.
Staff may follow up for additional information to support the CPF request such as budget justification, documentation of community support and need, or proof of ability to meet match requirements once an initial request is submitted. If you have any questions about Congresswoman Escobar’s project submission process, please email tx16.approps@mail.house.gov.
For list of all previously funding Community Funding Projects from Fiscal Year 2022-2026, please click here.
Resource Guide:
In order to inform El Pasoans about the available accounts and funding, my office has compiled a comprehensive resource guide. This guide contains descriptions of what projects are eligible, insight on the process, frequently asked questions, and more. To view the resource guide, click here.
FY22 - FY26 Submitted Projects:
A full list of all submitted projects from previous fiscal years can be found here.
FY27 Submitted Projects
*On a rolling basis
Project Name: TTUHSC El Paso Oncology Research Equipment
Requestor: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Summary of Project: Funding will be used to acquire research equipment, such as a PET/CT scanner and MRI system, to advance innovation in diagnostic imaging and enhance personalized oncology care for patients across the region.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Regional Interoperable Communications Phase II Project
Requestor: Rio Grande Council of Governments
Amount Requested: $3,631,340.91
Summary of Project: This project will continue to strengthen interoperable communications across the TX 16th Congressional District by replacing end-of-life or upgrading portable radios (subscribers units) to current mission critical standards. New subscribers will meet P25 Phase 1 and Phase 2 requirements and incorporate multiband capability across VHF, UHF, and 700/800 MHz, ensuring agencies can operate effectively across diverse terrain and multi‑jurisdictional ecosystems. These improvements will enable public safety agencies to communicate reliably across agencies and jurisdictions, supporting real‑time, on‑demand exchange of voice, data, and video through authorized radio and associated communications systems.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Celeste Water Resiliency and Pressure Improvement Project
Requestor: Town of Anthony
Amount Requested: $3,750,000
Summary of Project: The City will replace its 70-year-old Celeste water standpipe and booster pump station with modern, compliant infrastructure to improve water pressure, ensure safe drinking water, and strengthen system reliability for residents and businesses.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Tire Shredder Program
Requestor: El Paso County
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Summary of Project: The tire shredder equipment purchase will provide high-capacity processing capability to reduce illegal dumping, divert waste tires from landfills, support environmentally responsible recycling, and improve public health and environmental compliance countywide. Shredding of tires has numerous benefits to include recycling tires reduces environmental hazards, conserves resources, and creates sustainable products used in paving, erosion control and playgrounds.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Advanced 3T MRI System for El Paso Children’s Hospital
Requestor: El Paso Children’s Hospital
Amount Requested: $2,790,200
Summary of Project: El Paso Children’s Hospital seeks funding to acquire a 3 Tesla MRI system to expand advanced pediatric and congenital cardiac imaging capacity in the region. This project strengthens local access to high-resolution diagnostic services, reducing the need for families to travel outside El Paso for specialized care.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Centro San Vicente Capital Equipment Project
Requestor: Centro San Vicente
Amount Requested: $920,000
Summary of Project: The proposed funds will be used to purchase capital equipment for Centro San Vicente’s Homeless Health Care Clinic. The equipment consists of laboratory and medical equipment, including a portable dental unit, and information technology equipment to support the clinical and information systems operations of the health center.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: UMC Surgical Hospital Robotic Service Line Expansion.
Requestor: El Paso County Hospital District, d/b/a University Medical Center of El Paso
Amount Requested: $2,450,000
Summary of Project: This project funds the acquisition of the Intuitive DV5 Robotic Surgical System for UMCSH, expanding access to advanced minimally invasive surgery in East El Paso. The investment improves patient outcomes, strengthens clinical quality, and ensures equitable access to state-of-the-art surgical care close to home.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Corbin Sambrano Community Construction
Requestor: El Paso County
Amount Requested: $9.2 million
Summary of Project: The Corbin Sambrano Construction project is a shovel‑ready investment that will deliver immediate community benefits by creating a multi‑purpose facility for County and community service delivery, along with an outdoor amphitheater that supports cultural events and public gatherings. This project strengthens quality of life in central El Paso, expands access to essential services, stimulates local economic activity, and provides long‑lasting, cost‑effective public infrastructure—making it a strong and responsible use of taxpayer funds.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Horizon City Transit Oriented Development (Dilley, Cross River and Transit Plaza; City Hall and County and Post Office Services Phase II Construction)
Requestor: Town of Horizon City
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Summary of Project: Construction of Dilley Dr. and Cross Road Dr., two-lane roadways with enhanced pedestrian facilities, bike lanes, bus landing pad for pickup and illumination to provide access to the Horizon City Transit Oriented Town Center.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: El Paso County Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility (OMF) Construction Support
Requestor: El Paso Transportation Authority
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Summary of Project: The El Paso Transportation Authority is requesting federal funding to support construction of a Transit Operations and Maintenance Facility in El Paso County. The facility will provide space for bus maintenance, fleet storage, and operational support necessary to sustain and expand public transportation services serving communities throughout the region.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Mobile Animal Welfare Clinic
Requestor: El Paso County
Amount Requested: $751,870
Summary of Project: This mobile animal welfare clinic provides essential on-site veterinary services—including vaccinations, sterilization, and preventive care—to underserved and rural communities. By increasing access to affordable treatment, the initiative improves public health and effectively reduces stray populations.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: I-10 Deck Plaza Phase II Project
Requestor: The City of El Paso
Amount Requested: $2,400,000
Summary of Project: The City of El Paso is requesting funding to construct on-system (TxDOT) structural improvements for the I-10 Deck Plaza including support, tunnel, and cap structures over Interstate Highway 10 (I-10) in Downtown El Paso, Texas.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Public Safety Complex Training Academy Improvements
Requestor: City of El Paso
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Summary of Project: Construction and equipment of joint Police and Fire training environments within the Public Safety Complex Training Academy, including scenario-based training spaces that replicate real world conditions, forensic and classroom instruction areas, and supporting training.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Rio Vista Workforce Development Center
Requestor: City of Socorro
Amount Requested: $3,773,553.58
Summary of Project: The Rio Vista Workforce Development Center project will rehabilitate two (2) buildings at Rio Vista Farm and deliver two (2) modern classrooms for use as workforce development training space, offering essential training, skills development, and credentialing programs for local residents in Socorro, Texas. By creating accessible pathways to high quality jobs, the center will strengthen economic opportunity and revitalize one of the region’s most underserved communities.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo Housing Modernization
Requestor: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo
Amount Requested: $6,750,000
Summary of Project: Ysleta del Sur Pueblo seeks to build 198 housing units on a 25-acre parcel of land in Socorro, Texas. The housing will be self-built and benefit low to middle-income working families.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: East Montana Water System Upgrade
Requestor: El Paso County
Amount Requested: $5,200,000
Summary of Project: The purpose of the project is to upgrade the East Montana water system which will strengthen reliability, capacity, and safety for residents. Modernization reduces service interruptions and emergency repairs while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Preventative infrastructure investment is significantly more cost-effective than reactive replacement and supports long-term sustainability.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Large Diameter Pipe Valve Replacement – Phase 3
Requestor: El Paso Water
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Summary of Project: El Paso Water is replacing aging and inoperable isolation valves on major water transmission mains to improve system reliability and protect critical drinking water infrastructure. The project upgrades older valve technology to more durable equipment, strengthening emergency response capability and reducing the risk of service disruptions and water loss.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: County Water Master Plan
Requestor: El Paso County
Amount Requested: $ 1,500,000
Summary of Project: El Paso County will develop a Comprehensive Long-Term Water Master Plan to guide sustainable and equitable water infrastructure investments in the unincorporated areas of TX-16. The project will assess future water needs, evaluate infrastructure capacity, and create a phased funding strategy to ensure long term water reliability for residents.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: Community Water Security and Supply Expansion Project
Requestor: Town of Anthony
Amount Requested: $4,000,000
Summary of Project: The City will construct a new municipal water well to increase production capacity, strengthen system reliability, and support future residential and business growth while ensuring a dependable water supply for the community.
Nexus Letter
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Project Name: El Paso Community Clinic Henderson Modernization Project
Requestor: City of El Paso
Amount Requested: $2,000,000
Summary of Project: The El Paso Community Clinic Henderson Modernization Project will support capital improvements to increase patient accessibility, patient flow, and patient medical service experience. Improvements to infrastructure and renovations of interiors will enhance the provision of high-quality Public Health Service to individuals of all ages, serving over 6,000 disadvantaged residents every year.
Nexus Letter
