Rep. Sara Jacobs secured $13.5 million for 15 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package that passed the House Wednesday, according to her office.
These projects were submitted by local governments and nonprofits across California’s 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Grantville to Miramar, represented by the congresswoman.
“This much-needed funding will help address homelessness, support children, prevent wildfires, care for service members and veterans, build beautiful community spaces and more,” Jacobs said. “I’m excited to see all the good that this funding will do to make our community healthier, safer and stronger.”
Among the 15 community projects include:
- $1,926,000 for Wildfire Technology Commons to centralize resources that can be accessed and used by wildfire technology researchers and innovators. Data and AI will be used as tools for next-generation fire models.
- $1,000,000 for East County Center for Military and Veteran Reintegration to build a Center for Military and Veteran Reintegration in East County. It would serve as a one-stop shop and hub for service members, veterans and their spouses.
- $1,000,000 for Junior Achievement of San Diego County Expansion and Renovation to expand and renovate JA San Diego facilities. This will allow the organization to continue empowering underserved communities and school districts with experiential, real-world lessons and mentors around financial wellness, K-12 workforce development and a connection to representative mentors in the local business community.
- $1,439,790 for Lemon Grove Early Childhood Education Center Design to provide facilities needed to support transitional kindergarten expansion. The Early Childhood Education Center will be designed to meet the specific learning needs of 3-5-year-old children. It will include 16 classrooms, playgrounds, outdoor learning centers, gardens, a library and multi-purpose center.
- $1,200,000 for San Diego Safe Parking Program Site Expansion to expand overnight Safe Parking for unhoused individuals living in their vehicles.
The Senate is expected to pass the package later this week, and then it will head to President Biden’s desk for his signature, according to the congresswoman’s office.
