FY2027 Community Project Funding Requests
Congresswoman Titus is requesting funding through the appropriations process for the following projects to help Southern Nevadans:
Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing STEM Workforce Development Center: The Nevada System of Higher Education requests funding for the Advanced Aerospace Manufacturing STEM Workforce Development Center. The funding will be used to improve a 10,000 square foot facility to host a workforce development center that will be designed to enhance the region’s individual employability and skills, boosting economic prosperity for the greater Southern Nevada communities. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because Southern Nevada is experiencing economic growth in the advanced technology and manufacturing, aerospace and defense industry, and energy sectors.
· Funding Requested: $5,000,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Advanced Intersection Analytics Program: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada requests funding for the Advanced Intersection Analytics Program. The funding will be used for the deployment of Advanced Intersection Analytics at 20 signalized intersections across the Las Vegas metro area to provide local agencies with enhanced safety insights in real-time to more efficiently develop safety action plans and remediation. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because expanding this system will provide local jurisdictions with actionable data to deliver life-saving road safety improvements across Southern Nevada’s busiest intersections.
· Funding Requested: $2,400,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Technology: Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) requests funding for the Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) Technology project. The funding will be used to advance detailed engineering design and implement DAF technology in at least one filter at each of SNWA’s two water treatment facilities. Deployment of this technology will create a drought resilient pretreatment solution capable of reliably mitigating particle loading events, protecting finished water quality, and ensuring uninterrupted service to the community. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it will allow SNWA to continue to provide clean drinking water to the Southern Nevada community.
· Funding Requested: $320,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Eastside Education and Training Center: The College of Southern Nevada requests funding for the Eastside Education and Training Center. The funding will provide primarily adult residents with short-term basic education, ESL, and entry level skill training in advanced manufacturing, construction skills, logistics & operations, welding, information technology, and healthcare. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will serve a “higher education desert” with an underserved population.
· Funding Requested: $1,881,693 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Eastside Parks Lighting Improvement Project: Clark County requests funding for the Eastside Parks Lighting Improvement Project. The funding will support the replacement of outdated outdoor and sports field lighting systems at Sunrise Park, Winterwood Park, and Maslow Park with high-efficiency LED fixtures to improve public safety, enhance recreational usability, and reduce long-term energy and maintenance costs. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because upgrading to modern LED technology will significantly reduce electricity consumption, lower maintenance frequency, and extend fixture lifespan, resulting in sustained operational savings for the County. It also represents a strategic investment in aging public infrastructure at three heavily utilized community parks within Nevada’s First Congressional District.
· Funding Requested: $900,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Flamingo Water Resource Center Emergency Power Project: The Clark County Water Reclamation District seeks funding that would be used for planning and implementation costs to facilitate the development of an emergency power plan for the Flamingo Water Resources Center, including future installation of generators. These will provide new resilience for the facility to manage biological processes during outages and maintain a level of treatment to avoid an incursion or overflow of wastewater. This project will make the water district less likely to request additional federal and state resources for temporary power or require additional resources due to a potential prolonged loss of power in the future.
· Funding Requested: $4,500,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Food Systems Resiliency: The University of Nevada, Reno, requests funding for the Food Systems Resiliency project. The funding will support implementation of a self-sustaining, resident-led food system initiative at St. Jude’s Ranch in Boulder City, Nevada, designed to address food insecurity and workforce gaps in Southern Nevada. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because, by addressing Nevada’s shortage of skilled food system personnel, this project will prepare participants for competitive employment by delivering evidence-based nutrition education, horticulture training, and project-based internships for workforce preparation.
· Funding Requested: $551,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Henderson Railroad: The City of Henderson requests funding for Henderson Railroad Spur Safety Improvements. The funding will be used to implement critical safety, reliability, and state-of-good-repair improvements along a 7-mile railroad transportation corridor that runs through the heart of the community. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because the rail line serves critical industrial users and supports the local economy, and much of the underlying infrastructure has significantly exceeded its intended lifespan, increasing safety risks, maintenance costs, and the likelihood of service disruptions.
· Funding Requested: $2,000,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Henderson Vision Zero: The City of Henderson requests funding for Henderson Vision Zero Traffic Safety Improvements. The funding will be used to implement critical safety infrastructure improvements along high-volume, high-speed corridors that serve as primary routes for students, parents, and school staff. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because this project will implement traffic safety improvements for vulnerable road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists, at up to eight locations across Henderson, mitigating and helping to prevent traffic crashes and traffic-related fatalities in the City of Henderson.
· Funding Requested: $2,500,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
High Injury Network Intersection Safety Improvements: The City of Las Vegas requests funding for High Injury Network Intersection Safety Improvements. The funding will be used to target safety improvements at intersections located on the City of Las Vegas High Injury Network (HIN), where the majority of the most severe crashes occur. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because these improvements ensure resources are directed toward locations where safety benefits will be greatest, delivering measurable reductions in severe crashes while improving overall roadway operations and reliability.
· Funding Requested: $2,500,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Mosquito Laboratory at UNLV: The University of Nevada – Las Vegas requests funding for their Mosquito Laboratory in Fiscal Year 2027. The funding will be used to purchase state-of-the-art instrumentation to equip the UNLV Mosquito Laboratory and expand Nevada’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to emerging vector-borne disease threats. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because Dengue virus activity has surged in recent years, including by more than 416% across the Americas in 2024. This investment will improve health protection for communities in Nevada while contributing to broader U.S. and global health security.
· Funding Requested: $2,558,164 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Nevada Heat Mitigation Strategies Project: Desert Research Institute requests funding for their Nevada Heat Mitigation Strategies project. The funding will be used to assess the efficacy of various strategies in mitigating heat impacts in Las Vegas and other parts of Nevada by using NASA’s Earth observation suite and conducting evaluation of different heat mitigation strategies. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because DRI will be able to evaluate more focused or localized implementation of the adaptation and mitigation strategies in Las Vegas, including the usage and efficacy of cooling centers in Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
· Funding Requested: $1,200,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Northeast Apron Expansion at LAS: The Clark County Department of Aviation requests funding for the Northeast Apron Expansion at LAS Airport. The funding will improve operations at LAS airport by increasing availability of aircraft parking and aeronautical land uses in response to an increased demand for these facilities. The additional aircraft parking will also function to offset phased construction closures planned for the redevelopment of the aging Terminal 1 facilities. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because improvement and modernization of airport facilities at Harry Reid International Airport are vital to accommodating the ongoing growth and continued demand for air service to Las Vegas. The airport is also central to supporting Southern Nevada’s tourism economy.
· Funding Requested: $3,000,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Prosecution and Victim Services Software Upgrades at City of Las Vegas: The City of Las Vegas requests funding for Prosecution and Victim Services Software upgrades. The funding would be used to implement a modern prosecutor case-management platform to significantly expand and modernize victim services. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it improves public safety, reduces repeat offenses, and strengthens victim services through a modern prosecutor case-management system.
· Funding Requested: $300,140 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Quantum Science Infrastructure at UNLV: The University of Nevada – Las Vegas requests funding for their Quantum Science Infrastructure project. The funding will be used to support the acquisition and fabrication of state-of-the-art equipment to establish a robust infrastructure foundation for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) research at UNLV, addressing critical gaps in campus capabilities. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because, by establishing a regional hub for hybrid quantum information research, this initiative will create high-skill research, engineering, and technical positions while strengthening undergraduate, graduate, and workforce training pathways across Clark County. These efforts will help diversify the regional economy beyond tourism, position Southern Nevada within the national quantum technology ecosystem, and generate sustained statewide benefits through job creation, talent retention, and long-term innovation capacity.
· Funding Requested: $2,251,317 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
RTC Bike Share Dock Replacement: The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada requests funding for their RTC Bike Share Dock Replacement project. The funding will be used to modernize and replace aging RTC Bike Share infrastructure by upgrading 279 bike share docks and 21 stations across the existing network. Each restored station will include artwork to enhance visibility and neighborhood cohesion. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because ensuring a state of good repair for the Bike Share infrastructure through replacement of aging equipment protects prior public investment, improves safety, and keeps the system reliable and accessible. It will also help maintain and expand access to alternative transportation options.
· Funding Requested: $574,800 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Secure Communication Center: Desert Research Institute requests funding to purchase secure communications equipment to support DRI’s legacy work with the National Nuclear Security Administration and the Nevada National Security Site to enable classified work to occur onsite at the SCI level in support of DRI’s rapidly expanding work in the national security sector. The project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because it benefits all Nevadans through sustained investment in the state’s national security expertise and capabilities which significantly contribute to Nevada’s economy. This space would be available for use by other federal and state entities, including UNLV, and by other national defense contractors and small businesses in the greater Las Vegas area.
· Funding Requested: $3,928,146 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Security Improvements at the Flamingo Water Resources Center: The Clark County Water Reclamation District requests funding for Security Improvements at the Flamingo Water Resources Center. The funding is for the planning and design of the security improvements desperately needed at the Flamingo Water Resource Center (FWRC). There are several aspects of the security system at the FWRC that need to be addressed to provide additional safety and security at the site. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it would benefit the 2.23 million residents of the Las Vegas Valley, not including the tens of millions of annual visitors to Southern Nevada, by providing additional water resources to support both residents and visitors’ water needs.
· Funding Requested: $1,300,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Slow Streets, Safe Streets (Neighborhood Speed Management and Traffic Calming Program): The City of Las Vegas requests funding for Slow Streets, Safe Streets (Neighborhood Speed Management and Traffic Calming Program). The funding will support the installation of speed humps on residential and collector roadways to address speeding, cut-through traffic, and unsafe driving behavior. Locations will be selected using data-driven criteria and implemented across all six City wards, with emphasis on areas experiencing high speeds and frequent conflicts involving pedestrians and cyclists. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the City can deliver meaningful safety improvements at dozens to hundreds of locations for a fraction of the cost of larger capital roadway projects.
· Funding Requested: $2,000,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
Vision Zero School Safety Implementation: The City of Las Vegas requests funding for the Vision Zero School Safety project. The funding will support implementation of the City of Las Vegas Vision Zero School Safety Program, which focuses on improving transportation safety near schools where children and other vulnerable road users are most at risk. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because many of these campuses are situated near major arterial corridors or segments of the City’s High Injury Network where traffic speeds, roadway width, and crash patterns create challenging conditions for students walking or biking to school.
· Funding Requested: $3,000,000 (Link to Financial Disclosure Form)
