Community Project Funding Requests: FY 2027

1.) Project Name:  Troy Regional Medical Center Hospital Infrastructure Upgrades 

• Recipient: Troy Regional Medical Center  
• Recipient Address: 1330 US Hwy 231 Troy AL 36081
• Request Amount: $3,000,000  
• Explanation of the Request: Troy Regional Medical Center requests $3,000,000 to modernize and replace aging boilers, emergency generators, and elevators, which are all critical infrastructure essential for safe, reliable operations. As a rural facility serving a large region with limited healthcare access, uninterrupted service is vital for residents facing long travel distances and higher rates of chronic illness. The current boiler system, which provides heating, hot water, and sterilization, is inefficient, difficult to repair, and nearing the end of its lifespan. The hospital’s emergency generators also require replacement to ensure reliable backup power during outages, which are common in rural areas and essential for life-sustaining equipment. Additionally, the elevators are outdated and increasingly prone to failure, posing safety risks and delaying patient care. Funding will support the installation of modern, energy-efficient systems that meet current healthcare standards, enhance patient safety, improve emergency readiness, and ensure dependable care for the surrounding rural communities.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here  

2.) Project Name: Research and Incubation Center: Expanding Agricultural, Water, and Energy Research for Alabama’s Future  

• Recipient: Tuskegee University
• Recipient Address: 1200 W Montgomery Rd, Tuskegee, Alabama, 36088
• Request Amount: $4,000,000.00  
• Subcommittee: Transportation, HUD: EDI
• Explanation of the Request: Tuskegee University requests funding to restore and modernize Wilcox Hall to establish a Research and Incubation Center focused on advancing agricultural, water, and energy technologies. This project builds on Tuskegee University’s long legacy of agricultural innovation and aims to strengthen research capacity while supporting farmers and rural communities across Alabama’s Black Belt. The modernized facility will support research in sustainable energy, water systems, and agricultural technologies while providing entrepreneurial services to help farmers and agribusinesses expand operations and access new markets. This project will improve farm productivity, support new agribusiness development, and create research and technical jobs in the region. The project will benefit farmers, rural communities, and the broader agricultural economy across Alabama by expanding access to innovative technologies and strengthening long-term economic opportunity in the Black Belt and surrounding areas.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here  

3.) Project Name: Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation  

• Recipient: Alabama State University  
• Recipient Address: 915 South Jackson Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Request Amount: $4,000,000  
• Explanation of the Request: Alabama State University requests $4,000,000 to establish a Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Research and Innovation as a statewide hub for artificial intelligence research, workforce development, and technology-driven economic growth. The center will strengthen Alabama’s innovation economy by expanding federally funded research, preparing the workforce for high-demand AI careers, and addressing societal challenges such as health disparities, rural economic development, and supply chain logistics. Strategic objectives for the new Center include: (1) Increasing federal research funding through grants from NSF, DoD, NIH, DOE, and related agencies, (2) Developing workforce training programs in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and data science, (3) Creating industry partnerships with defense, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology companies, (4) Establishing a regional high-performance computing hub accessible to universities, startups, and government agencies, and (5) Expanding data-driven solutions addressing health disparities, rural development, logistics optimization, and cybersecurity.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

4.) Project Name: Gulf Coast Maritime Institute Equipment & Public Safety Equipment/Technology Workforce Initiative 

• Recipient: Bishop State Community College  
• Recipient Address: 351 North Broad Street Mobile, Alabama 36603
• Request Amount: $4,000,000.00   
• Explanation of the Request: Bishop State Community College requests funding to expand workforce training and modernize equipment that supports the region’s maritime and public safety sectors. Located in Mobile, Alabama, the initiative builds on the region’s strong shipbuilding, port, and defense manufacturing capacity to support national security and economic growth along the Gulf Coast. This project will equip training programs that prepare workers for high-demand maritime careers such as welding, ship-fitting, machining, and advanced manufacturing while also establishing a Public Safety Technology Training Lab to strengthen emergency response and law enforcement capabilities. These programs will provide job-ready skills, stackable credentials, and paid training opportunities, particularly for young adults entering the workforce. The project will benefit Mobile and the broader Gulf Coast by addressing workforce shortages in critical maritime industries, strengthening the nation’s maritime industrial base, and creating pathways to stable, high-wage careers for residents in the region.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here  

5.) Project Name:  Mobile Single Family Housing Initiative 

• Recipient: Mobile Housing Authority  
• Recipient Address: 151 S. Claiborne St., Mobile, AL 36602
• Request Amount: $5,000,000.00  
• Explanation of the Request: The Mobile Housing Authority requests funding to support the construction of approximately 40 new homes as part of the redevelopment of the former Orange Grove Homes site and surrounding areas in northeast Mobile, Alabama. Once home to nearly 800 public housing units, the site has been partially demolished and now presents an opportunity for revitalization through new residential development. This project will create affordable homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families while helping restore stability and investment in the surrounding community. The development will also generate construction jobs and stimulate additional private investment in the area. The project will benefit the City of Mobile by addressing housing shortages, reducing blight, and transforming a formerly distressed area into a safe, stable, and thriving neighborhood.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

6.) Project Name: MCPSS Playground and Safety Modernization Initiative  

• Recipient: Mobile County Board of Education  
• Recipient Address: P.O. Box 180069, Mobile, AL 36618
• Request Amount: $5,000,000  
• Explanation of the Request: The Mobile County Board of Education requests funding for student-friendly playground equipment that is in compliance with all federal, state and local codes, regulations and specifications to schools demonstrating the greatest need for this support. The project will first provide playground equipment to schools within the Mobile County Public School System that do not have any such equipment on their campuses (Collins-Rhodes Elementary and Robbins Elementary). Then, MCPSS Facilities Division will conduct an audit of all PreK-5th grade elementary school playgrounds and replace existing equipment that is unsafe. With physical activity on playgrounds improving students’ physical and mental health, this investment also benefits taxpayers by reducing future Medicaid spending, as healthier students are less reliant on the healthcare system.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

7.) Project Name: Monroe County Hospital HVAC Modernization Project  

• Recipient: Monroe County Hospital  
• Recipient Address: 2016 South Alabama Avenue, Monroeville, Alabama 36460
• Request Amount: $3,634,000  
• Explanation of the Request: Monroe County Hospital requests funding to replace and modernize its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, originally installed in 1987 and now well beyond their serviceable lifespan. The proposed HVAC Modernization Project will upgrade primary mechanical systems across the hospital’s main building, surgical wing, and ancillary care facilities to meet current healthcare standards. This investment is critical to patient safety and clinical quality, as modern HVAC systems play a vital role in infection control, air quality, and maintaining stable conditions for patient recovery. Replacing the outdated system also represents a strategic and responsible use of taxpayer funds, reducing long-term operational costs and energy consumption, HVAC systems account for up to 50 percent of hospital energy use, and taking advantage of federal incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act, which can offset up to 30 percent of project costs. The new high-efficiency system will significantly lower maintenance needs, improve reliability, and deliver measurable savings that strengthen the hospital’s financial and operational sustainability.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

8.) Project Name: Crenshaw Dialysis Center Project and Physical Therapy Renovation

• Recipient: Crenshaw Community Hospital  
• Recipient Address: 101 Hospital Drive Luverne, AL 36049
• Explanation of the Request: Crenshaw Community Hospital requests funding to establish a dialysis center that will provide a vital healthcare service currently unavailable in Crenshaw or Butler County. The project includes the purchase of dialysis equipment and necessary electronic medical record (EMR) infrastructure. This service expansion directly responds to identified needs in the community health assessment, which notes the lack of local dialysis care as a significant gap in regional healthcare access. At present, patients must travel long distances to larger facilities for dialysis treatment, and transportation barriers often lead to missed or delayed care, negatively affecting health outcomes. By bringing dialysis services closer to home, this project will improve access, support better chronic disease management, and strengthen overall community health.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

9.) Project Name: Washington County Hospital Facilities & Equipment Project

• Recipient: Washington Healthcare Authority, Incorporated  
• Recipient Address: 14600 St. Stephens Ave., Chatom, AL 36518
• Request Amount: $4,626,125
• Explanation of the Request: Washington County Health Care Authority, Inc. seeks $4,626,125 to fund needed facility improvements and equipment to assist meeting the required quality of care for patients and nursing home residents. The project provides for necessary capital expenditures for ongoing operations of the county's only Hospital and Nursing Home.  The most significant portion of the project's expenditures is for a power generator to allow continued care for patients and nursing home residents during outages - common for our area due to weather events.  Continuous power and necessary equipment upgrades and improvements allow us to meet the standard of care for our patients, residents, and their families. Washington County Hospital and Nursing Home is a central and integral part of the Chatom and Washington County community. Maintenance and enhancement of the healthcare campus is critical to insuring long term access to quality health care throughout the county.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here 

10.) Project Name: Paterson Court Transformation and Affordable Housing Initiative

• Recipient: City of Montgomery Housing Authority - Kyla  
• Recipient Address: 525 S Lawrence Street, Montgomery, AL 36104
• Request Amount: $7,000,000  
• Explanation of the Request: The Montgomery Housing Authority (MHA) requests funding to support the redevelopment of Paterson Court, one of the oldest public housing projects in the United States. Located in Montgomery, Alabama, Paterson Court is historically significant but severely outdated, with facilities no longer meeting modern safety or livability standards. The redevelopment will create new, high-quality affordable housing options and foster community development, revitalize the surrounding neighborhood and expanding economic opportunity. This project represents a responsible and strategic use of taxpayer funds, as it leverages federal investment to attract substantial additional public and private capital while addressing critical housing and economic development needs in the region.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

11.) Project Name: Montgomery Police Fleet Stabilization  

• Recipient: City of Montgomery  
• Recipient Address: 103 North Perry St Montgomery, AL 36104
• Request Amount: $4,000,000.00  
• Explanation of the Request: The City of Montgomery requests funding to replace 61 aging law enforcement patrol vehicles used by the Montgomery Police Department. The department’s current fleet has reached a point where maintenance costs and mechanical failures have significantly reduced reliability and increased operating expenses. Replacing these vehicles will reduce costly repairs and ensure officers have dependable equipment necessary for daily patrol and emergency response. The project will stabilize the department’s frontline response capacity and allow officers to serve the Montgomery community more efficiently and safely.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

12.) Project Name: Barbour County Sheriff's Office Security Enhancement

• Recipient: Barbour County Sheriff’s Office  
• Recipient Address: 24 Robertson Airport Road, Clayton, Alabama 36016
• Request Amount: $1,354,975.00  
• Explanation of the Request: The Barbour County Sheriff’s Office requests funding to purchase critical equipment that supports daily law enforcement and public safety operations. Due to current budget constraints, the department is unable to obtain several pieces of equipment necessary to effectively serve the community. This project includes the acquisition of tools such as a mobile command unit, which can be deployed during emergencies to coordinate response efforts and relay critical information to the public in real time. Additional equipment will also improve safety conditions within the county jail for both staff and inmates. The project will benefit Barbour County by strengthening emergency response capabilities, improving operational safety, and ensuring law enforcement personnel have the resources needed to effectively protect the community.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

13.) Project Name: West Turner Road Bridge Replacement

• Recipient: Mobile County Commission  
• Recipient Address: 205 Government Street, Mobile, AL 36602
• Request Amount: $1,469,860  
• Explanation of the Request: Mobile County Commission requests funding to complete the West Turner Road Bridge Replacement Project, a vital infrastructure improvement that serves as a primary transportation link for local residents and businesses. The existing bridge has severely deteriorated, posing safety risks and creating the potential for future weight restrictions or closures that would disrupt daily travel and commerce. Replacing the aging structure will ensure safe, reliable access for thousands of commuters while preventing traffic congestion and damage to alternate routes. The project also includes grading the downstream outfall to improve stormwater drainage, reducing flood risks and protecting nearby infrastructure. This investment represents a responsible use of taxpayer funds, enhancing public safety, transportation efficiency, and quality of life for the citizens of Prichard.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

14.) Project Name: Town of Shorter Sanitary Sewer System Improvements

• Recipient: Town of Shorter  
• Recipient Address: 2427 Old Federal Road, Shorter, AL 36075
• Request Amount: $3,130,000  
• Explanation of the Request: The Town of Shorter requests $3,130,000 to provide sanitary sewer service to customers not currently served by the system who rely on failing septic systems for waste treatment. A gravity sewer will be constructed on Redland Road, Red Street, 4th Street, and a portion of U.S. Highway 80.  A lift station and force main will be constructed to pump waste along U.S. Highway 80 to connect to the existing system at Brooklawn Street.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

15.) Project Name: Phenix City WWTP Secondary Clarifiers Improvements

• Recipient: City of Phenix City  
• Recipient Address: 1119 Broad Street, Phenix City, AL 36867
• Request Amount: $3,000,000
• Explanation of the Request:  The City of Phenix City (PC) wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) receives and treats wastewater from PC, Smiths Station (Lee County) and Russell County.  This waste water contains bio-solids which, through the treatment processes, are sent to a secondary clarifiers for the final removal of said bio-solids from the treated water to get the water ready to discharge back to the river.  In connection with PC’s continuing efforts to improve its treatment of wastewater and accommodate the continued growth of the area, PC is seeking funding sources for rebuilding the drive mechanisms and rake assemblies, replacing the weir and baffles and installing valves to help ensure that the final clarifiers continue to work properly and as efficiently as possible. This Wastewater Treatment Plant Secondary Clarifiers Improvements Project will be a public benefit by: Improving the treatment of wastewater from approximately 40,000 (and growing) PC residents and businesses, as well as residents of Smiths Station (Lee County) and Russell County; Helping WWTP employees remove bio- solids from the wastewater to ensure that the WWTP processes continue to work properly and as efficiently as possible; Helping PC continue to protect and be a good steward of Alabama’s natural resources, including the Chattahoochee River which is used and enjoyed by cities and residents of Alabama, Georgia, and Florida; and Helping PC prepare to connect additional residents with failing septic systems to PCs sanitary sewer system.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

16.) Project Name: Union Springs Water System Improvements

• Recipient: The Utilities Board of the City of Union Springs, Alabama  
• Recipient Address: 134 Prairie St N, Union Springs, Alabama 36089
• Request Amount: $7,025,000  
• Explanation of the Request: The Utilities Board of the City of Union Springs, Alabama requests funding the proposed drinking water project which will consist of the construction of a new 500,000-gallon elevated water storage tank and a new water supply production well. This investment represents a cost-effective and forward-looking approach to strengthening essential utility systems that serve the people and businesses of Union Springs, Alabama.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

17.) Project Name:  BFM Airport Tarmac Improvements in Mobile

• Recipient: Mobile Airport Authority  
• Recipient Address: 1891 9th St., Mobile, AL, 36615
• Request Amount: $6,000,000  
• Explanation of the Request: The Mobile Airport Authority requests funding to strengthen runway infrastructure at Brookley Field (BFM) and prevent foreign object and debris (FOD) damage to aircraft. This project is critical to supporting the continued growth of both BFM and Airbus operations in the region, as FOD incidents have caused damage to aircraft components and new exterior paint, resulting in costly repairs and operational delays. By upgrading the runway and related safety features, MAA will protect existing and future aircraft assets, including those serving new commercial routes planned for the airport, while enhancing overall safety and reliability. The initiative represents a proactive investment that promotes regional economic growth, supports major aerospace manufacturing, and ensures the long-term competitiveness of South Alabama’s aviation sector.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

18.) Project Name: Evergreen Airport Multi-Use Terminal Facility

• Recipient: City of Evergreen  
• Recipient Address: 355 East Front Street, Evergreen, AL 36401
• Request Amount: $3,411,205  
• Explanation of the Request: The City of Evergreen requests funding for building a new terminal for the Evergreen Regional Airport to replace existing terminal built in 1974. The current terminal facility, parking area and apron access lacks the necessary and critical safety features imperative to execute fire and safety operations quickly and safely for the airport, its users and the military personnel from Naval Air Station (NAS) Whiting Field that train at this facility and are onsite every day. The existing terminal facility serves as the command center for training missions at GZH daily with crash and rescue personnel, planning personnel and radio control personnel.  Additionally, this terminal serves as a public facility and will be used as an open training facility for local law enforcement, emergency personnel and other public use as needed.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

19.) Project Name: Medical Equipment Upgrades to Serve the Gulf Coast

• Recipient: University of South Alabama
• Recipient Address: 307 N University Blvd, Mobile, AL 36688
• Request Amount: $6,000,000.00  
• Explanation of the Request:  This project is intended to upgrade sorely needed medical equipment for USA (mainly Children's and Women's Hospital) to better serve the community, with a focus on also helping the surrounding rural areas that lack certain health care services.
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here

20.) Project Name: AltaPointe Behavioral Health Crisis Center Expansion Project

• Recipient: AltaPointe Health System, Inc.
• Recipient Address: 5750-A Southland Drive Mobile, Alabama 36693
• Request Amount: $5,442,851.70
• Explanation of the Request: The funding would go towards an expansion of AltaPointe’s Behavioral Health Crisis Center will increase withdrawal management capacity, add voluntary stabilization beds, and establish a six-bed acute emergency involuntary unit, strengthening the region’s behavioral health safety net following the loss of local hospital psychiatric beds. This project will reduce emergency department boarding, lower avoidable inpatient admissions, and decrease law enforcement wait times by providing timely, appropriate stabilization at the community level. It will also reduce uncompensated care and public costs associated with repeated hospital visits, incarceration, and emergency transport. At the state level, the expansion supports key priorities including 988 implementation, jail diversion, and improved system throughput, while preserving limited inpatient capacity at existing facilities. Overall, this investment will enhance public safety, improve care for high-acuity individuals, and deliver a more efficient, coordinated, and cost-effective crisis response system. 
• Signed Disclosure Letter Linked Here