Source: {United States House of Representatives – Congressman Bobby Scott (3rd District of Virginia)
Headline: Rep. Scott Secures $13.67 Million in Funding for Hampton Roads Community Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03) secured $13.67 million in new federal funding for community projects throughout Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District. The funds were allocated as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) government funding package. These projects will support investments to improve the lives of workers, students, and families.
“I am proud to champion these investments which will deliver the resources our communities need to thrive,” said Congressman Scott. “These projects will lead to increased support for young people, improved neighborhoods and better services. I look forward to the positive impacts that these projects will bring throughout the district.”
Rep. Scott secured a total of $13.67 million in federal funds. The projects that will receive funding in Virginia’s 3rdDistrict include:
- An Achievable Dream Inc., Social and Emotional Support and Crisis Prevention Initiative, $790,000;
- City of Chesapeake, Myer’s Road Sidewalk Expansion, $1,150,000.
- City of Chesapeake, Schooner Trail Park, $500,000;
- City of Hampton, Hampton Therapeutic Recreation Center Accessibility and Expansion Project, $850,000;
- City of Newport News, Peninsula Digital Infrastructure Expansion Initiative, $2,000,000;
- City of Newport News, Safe Haven Empowerment Center Facility Improvements, $2,000,000;
- City of Newport News, Youth Diversion Program: Friday Night Nets, $750,000;
- City of Norfolk, Homeless Housing Center Improvements, $850,000;
- Hampton Roads Police Athletic League, Hampton Roads Youth Crime Prevention and Community Engagement Program, $860,000;
- Hampton Roads Transit, Paratransit Fleet Expansion, $850,000;
- Old Dominion University, Improving Success in Siting Natural and Nature-Based Features for Flood Risk Reduction using Digital Twins as Decision Support Initiative, $1,031,000;
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Norfolk District, General Reevaluation Report – Norfolk Coastal Storm Risk Management, $500,000;
- Urban League of Hampton Roads, Incarcerated Persons Reentry Initiative, $1,039,000;
- Virginia Peninsula Community College, Wellness & Workforce Center, $500,000.