FY23 Appropriations Requests

Appropriations Requests for Community Project Funding

Congressman Norcross will be submitting funding requests for important community projects in New Jersey’s 1st Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee.

Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 15 projects in their community for fiscal year 2023 – although only a handful may actually be funded. Projects are restricted to a limited number of federal funding streams, and only state and local governments and eligible non-profit entities are permitted to receive funding. For-profit entities are not eligible for this funding. Additional information on the reforms governing Community Project Funding (CPF) is available here and here.

In compliance with House Rules and Committee requirements, Rep. Norcross has certified that he, his spouse and his immediate family have no financial interest in any of the projects he has requested.

Transparency

The final 15 CPF requests selected and submitted by Congressman Norcross to the Appropriations Committee are posted below. 

Community Project Funding Requests (Alphabetical Order)

Proposed Recipient: Bancroft

Address:         1255 Caldwell Road, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
Request:         $500,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to empower individuals with disabilities to live independently through the use of assistive technology.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Camden  Community Partnership, Inc.
Address:         2 Riverside Dr #501, Camden, New Jersey 08103
Request:         $1,000,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to construct a waterfront park that will convert a waterfront brownfield site into a multipurpose trail with a boat launch, fishing pier, picnic areas, and overlooks of the scenic Delaware River Backchannel.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Cherry Hill Free Clinic, Inc.
Address:         5 Esterbrook Lane, Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
Request:         $440,905
Summary:      The project will provide for renovation and capital equipment to open a second location of the Cherry Hill Free Clinic, which provides free primary care to the uninsured and underinsured.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: City of Gloucester
Address:         512 Monmouth Street, Gloucester City, NJ 08030
Request:         $385,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to construct an inclusive playground space that promotes safety and accessibility.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: County of Camden
Address:         520 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102
Request:         $475,000
Summary:      The funding would be used for a new building to allow for the full scope of logistical operations so the food bank can serve approximately 4,000 meals each week.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: County of Gloucester
Address:         2 South Broad Street, Woodbury, New Jersey 08096.
Request:         $1,000,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to improve a park, including replacing seating in an amphitheater and constructing additional pickle ball courts.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: The Food Bank of South Jersey
Address:         1501 John Tipton Blvd., Pennsauken, New Jersey 08110.
Request:         $970,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to purchase a combination of hybrid vehicles, delivery trucks and vans in order to reduce the food bank’s carbon footprint and serve more individuals.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Glassboro VFW Post 679
Address:         275 Wilmer Street, Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
Request:         $150,000
Summary:      The funding would be used for renovations at the Glassboro VFW Post 679 which will allow the organization to continue supporting, educating, and assisting the Veteran community and their families.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Gloucester Township
Address:         1261 Chews Landing-Clementon Rd., Laurel Springs, New Jersey 08021
Request:         $300,000
Summary:      The funding would allow the township to renovate an old bank building and turn it into a community performance arts space.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Home Port Alliance for the USS New Jersey, Inc.
Address:         62 Battleship Place, Camden, New Jersey 08103.
Request:         $500,000
Summary:      The funding would build a permanent structure on the Battleship New Jersey which would expand access to the battleship for students and visitors by allowing educational opportunities and events to occur consistently year-round.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Rutgers University-Camden
Address:         303 Cooper Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102
Request:         $1,404,800
Summary:      The funding would increase programming and staffing at two community centers to improve areas such as adult education and workforce development.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: South Jersey Port Corporation
Address:         2 Aquarium Drive, Suite 100, Camden, New Jersey 08103
Request:         $2,500,000
Summary:      The funding would be used to stabilize Berth 1 at the Balzano Marine Terminal so the port can use all available buildings to meet the recent surge of business activity in the area.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Virtual Health
Address:         1601 Haddon Avenue, Camden, New Jersey 08103
Request:         $2,000,000
Summary:      The funding would be used for construction costs associated with the renovation of Virtua Health’s Advanced Transplant Center, the only transplant program in Southern New Jersey.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Volunteer UP Legal Clinic
Address:         330 Market St., Camden, New Jersey 08102
Request:         $500,000
Summary:      The funding will expand the scope of criminal defense and related legal services not otherwise available to residents of Camden and Gloucester Counties.
  • Member Certification available here.
 
Proposed Recipient: Volunteers of America Delaware Valley
Address:         531 Market Street, Camden, New Jersey 08102
Request:         $479,100
Summary:      The funding would be used for partnerships with local school systems to promote education and awareness services to prevent human trafficking.
  • Member Certification available here.