The House and Senate on Friday passed omnibus appropriations legislation to fund the federal government for the fiscal year 2023. Representative Marcy Kaptur secured $39 million in federal funding for 15 community-led projects.
The legislation will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.
Rep. Kaptur’s community-led project funding includes the following:
Rep. Kaptur’s community-led project funding
LISC Toledo & Toledo Urban Foundation – Community Center and Consumer Financial Counseling Hub
$3 million for LISC Toledo and the Toledo Urban Foundation to build additional space at the Toledo Urban Federal Credit Union which will facilitate increased access to financial products, services, and education.
Toledo Department of Police – Enhanced Portable Radio Equipment
$1.25 million for the Toledo Police Department to acquire new, state-of-the-art portable two-way radios for officers and patrolmen – replacing obsolete equipment.
City of Toledo – Englewood-Junction Workforce Development, Training Center, Neighborhood Revitalization
$4 million for the City of Toledo to support the revitalization of the Junction and Englewood neighborhoods through initiatives focused on economic development, workforce training, and construction and preservation of affordable housing.
Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation – St. Anthony’s Redevelopment
$4 million for the Lucas County Land Reutilization Corporation to redevelop the vacant St. Anthony’s building in the Junction neighborhood into a community space.
