Sherman Announces $14.5 Million in Funding for Valley & Westside Projects Advanced by Key Congressional Panel
Sherman Oaks, CA – Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) announced today his requests of $14.5 million in federal funds for projects that will address vital needs across the San Fernando Valley and Westside of Los Angeles have been advanced by a key Congressional panel.
Two relevant subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations voted to approve all 15 of the community projects Congressman Sherman submitted for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 appropriations process. The underlying legislation will now proceed to a vote by the full membership of the Appropriations Committee before the whole House of Representatives can consider the measure. Funding Members’ community projects in FY2026 will require full-year spending bills rather than a Continuing Resolution. Should FY2026 spending bills pass the House with community projects included, these same bills must also pass the Senate before they can be signed into law.
The projects include:
Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) - Santa Monica Mountains Brush Clearance & Wildfire Mitigation
Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
Lands within the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area (SMMNRA) are in need of habitat restoration, in particular brush clearance and the removal of invasive plant species. This project is critical to reducing wildfire risk and preserving the wildlife habitat.
City of Los Angeles - The Crisis and Incident Response through Community - Led Engagement Program
Committee Approved Amount: $2,062,000
The funding will be used to help to expand the Crisis and Incident Response through Community-led Engagement (CIRCLE) program, a 24/7 unarmed response program that deploys trained teams to address non-urgent LAPD calls related to unhoused individuals.
California State University, Northridge - High Bay Structural Test Lab
Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
The technology and equipment in this 1,100-square-foot lab will expand research opportunities, through testing on structural systems using different types of loads that reflect real-world conditions. In addition, the laboratory provides workforce training to CSUN students in STEM pathways as the lab’s projects has real-world applications.
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles - Community Security Initiative Program
Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
The funding will be used to strengthen the security of Jewish schools, synagogues, camps, groups, and organizations.
Labor Community Services Food Bank Equipment Upgrades
Committee Approved Amount: $1,200,000
The funding will be used for modernizing and upgrading the Labor Community Services (LCS) Food Bank Warehouse equipment to serve the Los Angeles community.
Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - West Los Angeles VA Modular Home Construction
Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
Los Angeles County will partner with West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs for the acquisition and installation of modular housing to serve as temporary housing under the VA’s Care, Treatment, and Rehabilitative Services (CTRS) Program.
Los Angeles Fire Department Station Renovations
Committee Approved Amount: $2,000,000
The funding will be used to improve several of the 20 fire stations in California’s 32nd Congressional District.
City of Los Angeles - Grancell Village Affordable Senior Housing Project
Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
The funding will be used to build affordable senior housing units at Grancell Village campus in Reseda, supporting low-income and disabled seniors.
Los Angeles Pierce College - Community Engagement and Enrichment Center
Committee Approved Amount: $250,000
The funding will be used to create the Pierce College Community Engagement & Enrichment Center, which will provide underserved populations of the San Fernando Valley with a safe and enriching environment.
Los Angeles Police Department - West LA Real Time Crime Center
Committee Approved Amount: $1,031,000
The funding will be used to install a Real Time Crime Center in the West Los Angeles LAPD Division and expand the camera network around the community to reduce burglaries.
Los Angeles River Greenway Studio City Habitat Restoration, Beautification, and Safety Project
Committee Approved Amount: $250,000
The project will occur along the south bank of the Los Angeles River from Whitsett Avenue to Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City and include new, native landscaping to replace existing, non-native plants. The project will also install public lighting, both along the path and along access pathways and seating areas.
Malibu Canyon Road and Kanan Dume Road Tunnel Lighting Upgrade Project
Committee Approved Amount: $250,000
The project will result in enhanced visibility and improve driver safety conditions for the tunnels along Malibu Canyon Road, Kanan Road, and Kanan Dume Road.
Sepulveda Basin Pedestrian Safety & Access Improvements
Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
The project will provide new and enhanced pedestrian pathways into the Sepulveda Basin recreation area, providing car-free access to LA28 Olympic Games venues.
Southwest Valley Park Improvements - City of Los Angeles
Committee Approved Amount: $850,000
The funding will be used to improve parks in the City of Los Angeles.
Beit T’Shuvah - Combatting Crime Through Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Education and Prevention Program
Committee Approved Amount: $1,039,000
This project seeks to reduce the prevalence of drug-related crime in Los Angeles County, Congressional District 32, through addiction treatment, prevention, and education opportunities.