FY26 Congressionally Directed Spending Projects Requested
Project Name: Beltsville Agricultural Research Center Infrastructure
Applicant: USDA BARC
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to make essential upgrades to continue agricultural research at BARC, including to finish steam system repairs from power plant to endpoints, repair water towers and the water treatment plant, and repair wastewater main lines.
Project Location: Prince George’s County
Amount Requested: $20,000,000
Project Name: Benedictine Training & Enrichment Center for Adults Living with Developmental Disabilities
Applicant: The Benedictine School for Exceptional Children, Inc
Project Purpose: Funds will be used for building renovations featuring a state-of-the-art teaching kitchen, a computer lab, and spaces for a variety of vocational training and self-employment support for adults living with developmental disabilities.
Project Location: Caroline County
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Name: Berlin Community Center at Historic Flower Street School Site
Applicant: Town of Berlin
Project Purpose: Funds will support the construction of a multigenerational community center that will house the SHORE UP! Head Start Center, programs for kids and families, computer labs, and recreational spaces at the site of the historic Flower Street School.
Project Location: Worcester County
Amount Requested: $1,400,000
Project Name: CalvertHealth Family Birth Center Project
Applicant: CalvertHealth Medical Center
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to renovate the labor and delivery area, labor, delivery, recovery, and postpartum rooms, a nursery and make other facility upgrades to improve the Family Birth Center.
Project Location: Calvert County
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Name: City of Cambridge Fire Engine Replacement
Applicant: Commissioners of Cambridge - City of Cambridge
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to purchase a new fire and rescue truck for Dorchester County’s Rescue Fire Company to replace the oldest in their fleet, which is 13 years past its service life.
Project Location: Dorchester County
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Name: Crisfield Fire Department & Emergency Shelter
Applicant: City of Crisfield
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to construct a new fire department and emergency shelter for the City of Crisfield, which will replace the existing 65-year-old station that is not suitable for modern needs and emergencies.
Project Location: Somerset County
Amount Requested: $1,358,000
Project Name: Delmar Fire Department Ladder Truck
Applicant: Delmar Fire Department
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to purchase a new and modernized ladder truck that will allow the Delmar Fire Department to better respond to emergencies within the community.
Project Location: Wicomico County
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Name: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program
Applicant: University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Project Purpose: Funds will be used for specialized equipment, vehicles, and supplies to support the new Doctor of Veterinary Medicine program at UMES. This program is essential to address the nationwide veterinarian shortage, particularly in rural areas.
Project Location: Somerset County
Amount Requested: $2,200,000
Project Name: Full Service Housing for Transition Age Youth
Applicant: San Mar Children's Home, Inc. DBA San Mar Family and Community Services, Inc.
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to renovate buildings to provide supportive services and housing for young people to prevent homelessness.
Project Location: Washington County
Amount Requested: $867,000
Project Name: Garrett Regional Medical Center Radiology Department Planning and Design
Applicant: Garrett Regional Medical Center
Project Purpose: Funds will be used for a comprehensive radiation department and on-site radiation treatment services for cancer patients in Garrett County, MD and surrounding communities which currently lack convenient access to this care.
Project Location: Garrett County
Amount Requested: $3,000,000
Project Name: Girl Scout Council of the Nation's Capital: Camp Winona Capital Project
Applicant: Girl Scout Council of the Nation’s Capital
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to support renovations, repairs, rehabilitation, and accessibility improvements for Camp Winona which annually hosts more than 5,000 Maryland Girl Scouts and volunteers for outdoor education, leadership skill-building, and workforce development training.
Project Location: Charles County
Amount Requested: $642,000
Project Name: Hancock Fire Company New Engine Purchase
Applicant: Hancock Fire Company, Inc.
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to support the purchase of a much-needed new fire engine to ensure the community continues to have functioning fire emergency services. This new engine will replace the current obsolete unit.
Project Location: Washington County
Amount Requested: $806,000
Project Name: Hebron Volunteer Fire Department Critical Safety Infrastructure Improvements
Applicant: Town of Hebron Volunteer Department
Project Purpose: Funds will support critical fire station infrastructure improvements essential to its operations and service. This project will enhance emergency response capabilities, modernize facilities, and ensure the continuation of lifesaving services to Hebron and surrounding areas.
Project Location: Wicomico County
Amount Requested: $1,500,000
Project Name: Innovation Plant at Washington College
Applicant: Washington College
Project Purpose: Funds will complete construction of Washington College’s Innovation Plant, a community-focused entrepreneurship center and innovation hub. The hub will provide workforce training and entrepreneurial support, filling critical gaps in economic opportunity across the Upper Shore region.
Project Location: Kent County
Amount Requested: $1,025,000
Project Name: Janes Island State Park Visitor Center
Applicant: Chesapeake Conservancy Inc.
Project Purpose: Funds will enhance public education and conservation capacity through creation of a visitor’s center at Janes Island State Park. The center will benefit local residents, support tourism and provide access to high-quality environmental and local historical educational opportunities.
Project Location: Somerset County
Amount Requested: $4,125,000
Project Name: Kent County EMS Headquarters Enhancement Project
Applicant: Kent County Board of County Commissioners
Project Purpose: Funds will support the purchase and installation of a backup emergency power generator for the Kent County emergency medical service headquarters, ensuring that power loss or disruption events do not interrupt the continuity of emergency services provided to Kent County residents.
Project Location: Kent County
Amount Requested: $45,000
Project Name: Potomac Fire Company Engine Replacement
Applicant: Potomac Fire Company No.2 Inc.
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to replace a 33-year-old fire engine to better serve and protect the Town of Westernport.
Project Location: Allegany County
Amount Requested: $675,000
Project Name: Shore Regional Medical Center
Applicant: University of Maryland Shore Regional Health
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to support construction of a new Regional Medical Center in Easton that would promote greater access to urgent healthcare by serving as the Mid-Shore’s hub for acute hospital based services.
Project Location: Talbot County
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Name: STEM Makerspace at the New La Plata Library
Applicant: Charles County Public Library
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to outfit a makerspace at the new La Plata branch library with STEM-related equipment such as 3D printers and laser cutters to encourage educational opportunities and support local entrepreneurship.
Project Location: Charles County
Amount Requested: $67,000
Project Name: The Foxie G Foundation Horses Helping People Center
Applicant: The Foxie G Foundation, Inc
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to support the construction and development of an equine-assisted therapy center to provide mental health services to veterans, first-responders, dementia patients and their caregivers, and at-risk youth.
Project Location: Charles County
Amount Requested: $428,000
Project Name: Town of Barclay Community Center and Town Hall
Applicant: Town of Barclay
Project Purpose: Funds will support construction of a community center and town hall to increase access to resources and information for residents and visitors.
Project Location: Queen Anne's County
Amount Requested: $1,044,000
Project Name: Town of Capitol Heights Community Facility
Applicant: Town of Capitol Heights
Project Purpose: Funds will support the construction of a community facility that will house the Town Hall, citizen services, and Boys and Girls Club. The project will strengthen critical community services, enhance public engagement, and support youth development.
Project Location: Prince George's County
Amount Requested: $3,500,000
Project Name: Town of Chestertown Capital Facilities
Applicant: Town of Chestertown
Project Purpose: Funds will be used to renovate and improve access to Chestertown facilities, including the police and fire stations, the Town Hall, and the town-owned dock.
Project Location: Kent County
Amount Requested: $346,000
Project Name: Town of Deer Park Maintenance Vehicle
Applicant: Town of Deer Park
Project Purpose: Funds will be used for the acquisition of a maintenance vehicle and small tractor with backhoe attachment to provide vital services to the Town of Deer Park. These services include park maintenance, debris cleanup, snow removal, road maintenance and general town maintenance.
Project Location: Garrett County
Amount Requested: $115,000
Project Name: Town of Eagle Harbor Community Revitalization
Applicant: Town of Eagle Harbor, Inc.
Project Purpose: Funds will support expansion and renovation of the Eagle Harbor Community Center and new downtown outdoor amenities to support residents as well as local economic growth opportunities, including a park, an outdoor pavilion, and performance space.
Project Location: Prince George's County
Amount Requested: $800,000