Project Requests

Below is a list of both Member-Designated Transportation Project Requests and Community Project Funding Requests

FY 2026

Airport Expansion. Albertville Regional Airport (8A0)

Recipient: City of Albertville

Recipient Address: 116 West Main Street, Albertville, AL, 35950

Amount Requested: $5,500,000

Project Explanation: Albertville's Airport expansion project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will attract more corporate business and create a boost in economic development. The Albertville Airport reached local contributions to drive tourism and hubs for commerce. Regional Development will be supported by this taxpayer funded expansion. In summary, expanding our airport capacity will serve as a catalyst for economic growth in our rural area. The potential business investors who use this airport will view this as building a vibrant economy. The taxpayer dollars invested in airport expansion projects contribute to building a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous rural community for current and future generations.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Airport Terminal Improvements. Tuscaloosa National Airport (TLC)

Recipient: City of Tuscaloosa

Recipient Address: 2201 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

Amount Requested: $20,000,000

Project Explanation: This project will allow for terminal improvements as the current terminal has reached the end of its useful life and is unable to meet the current and forecasted operational needs.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Career and Technical Education Center Equipment

Recipient: Walker Area Community Foundation

Recipient Address: P.O. Box 171, Jasper, Alabama, 35502

Amount Requested: $4,305,350.00

Project Explanation: The career and technical education facility directly addresses our region’s most pressing challenges: economic decline, workforce shortages, and the outmigration of young talent. Located in a historically underserved area, the center equips high school students with industry-aligned skills, connects them to paid apprenticeships, and prepares them for high-wage, high-demand careers—all without leaving the region. By fostering a pipeline of local talent, the center supports small businesses, attracts industry investment, and strengthens the economic resilience of rural communities throughout the district. It will provide free, hands-on training for high school students in high-demand fields such as advanced manufacturing, health sciences, construction, cybersecurity, and more—leading to industry credentials and direct pathways to employment or further education. This project will fund the purchase of equipment for welding, automotive, diesel labs, construction, engineering, and related areas.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Hanceville Affordable Housing

Recipient: Wallace State Community College

Recipient Address: P.O. Box 2000, Hanceville, AL 35077-2000

Amount Requested: $2,540,000

Project Explanation: This funding would support the construction of 10 micro homes at Wallace State Community College in order to provide affordable housing options for the most economically disadvantaged students. The village will also include an integrated childcare center to provide on-site care for student-parents, and a designated tornado shelter will be incorporated into the design. This all-in-one solution addresses both childcare and housing needs for student families most in need, fostering a supportive community environment. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funding as it provides needed affordable housing and childcare for economically disadvantaged students who face barriers due to housing insecurity and lack of childcare options.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Health Clinic in Fayette, AL

Recipient: Fayette Medical Center Board of Directors

Recipient Address: 1653 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, Alabama 35555

Amount Requested: $6,341,250.00

Project Explanation: This funding would support the construction of a 22,219-square-foot rural health clinic, including additional space for physician and specialist offices. The clinic will offer primary care with a full range of urgent, routine, and wellness services for patients from infancy through geriatrics; chronic care management for individuals with two or more chronic conditions, including remote monitoring; and mental health services, including therapy, counseling, and medication management. Fayette Medical Center serves Fayette County and parts of four surrounding counties, two of which have no hospital. Most of this service area is located 50 to 75 miles from the nearest tertiary hospital and most specialists. This project represents a valuable use of taxpayer funds by providing essential healthcare access to rural communities in need.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

I-22 Connector Feasibility Studies, Winston and Franklin Counties, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Alabama Department of Transportation

Recipient Address: 1409 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36110

Amount Requested: $5,000,000

Project Explanation: Conduct all feasibility studies, that include: environmental, design, PE, and other aspects needed for the I-22 Connector. A north to south corridor on the west side of Alabama has long been a need. This roadway will link to Florence and Muscle Shoals to I-22 via a four-lane highway and open up rural and disadvantaged areas to new economic development. The I-22 Connector will remove large trucks off local roads, making travel safer for residents and visitors.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Lauderdale County, AL Agriculture Multipurpose Complex

Recipient: Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority

Recipient Address: 102 South Court Street, 6th Floor, Florence, Alabama 35630

Amount Requested: $10,000,000

Project Explanation: The Lauderdale, AL Agriculture Multipurpose Complex will provide a large public facility that will offer extensive agricultural related educational programs and enhance agricultural development in the region. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the agriculture education and workforce training programs needed to meet the ever-growing needs of the region.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Medical Equipment at UAB St. Vincent's Blount

Recipient: St. Vincent’s Blount

Recipient Address: 150 Gilbreath Dr, Oneonta, Alabama 35121

Amount Requested: $1,100,000

Project Explanation: This project is for the purchase of a new CT scanner. The current scanner is outdated, resulting in lower image quality, higher radiation doses, and limited capabilities, which may require patients to seek additional services outside the facility and community. Given the Emergency Room's reliance on the CT scanner for triage and treatment, the age of the equipment can also lead to disruptions in patient care.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Medical Equipment for Hospital in Winfield, AL

Recipient: Healthcare Authority of Winfield Alabama

Recipient Address: 1530 US Highway 43, Winfield, Alabama 35594

Amount Requested: $1,560,691

Project Explanation: Northwest Regional Health provides services for patients in a three-county area, including Marion, Lamar, and Winston counties. This project would replace an end-of-life MRI to enhance MRI services with up-to-date imaging of the brain and spinal cord for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring. This project allows Northwest Regional Health to provide its rural patients with the standard of care in today's hospital environment while remaining in the rural community.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School Equipment

Recipient: Northeast Alabama Community College

Recipient Address: 138 AL Hwy 35, Rainsville, Alabama 35986

Amount Requested: $273,188

Project Explanation: This project will allow for the renovation of and new equipment for simulation labs for the Nursing and Medical Assisting programs. These advanced tools will ensure that students gain hands-on experience with the latest healthcare technologies, better preparing them for employment in the field. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the surrounding area is experiencing a significant shortage of healthcare workers. Hospitals, healthcare clinics, long-term care facilities, and physicians' offices all report an urgent need for additional registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs). Many of these same facilities are also facing staffing shortages among paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs).

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Sanitary Sewer Service Implementation and Septic System Elimination in Guntersville

Recipient: The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Guntersville

Recipient Address: 705 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, Alabama 35976

Amount Requested: $8,000,000

Project Explanation: This project will provide for the elimination of failing septic tanks in close proximity to the shoreline of Lake Guntersville. The conversion of septic tanks and field lines to grinder pumps and low-pressure force mains will reduce the potential for biological contaminants to enter nearby water bodies.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement

Recipient: Snead State Community College

Recipient Address: 220 N. Walnut Street, Boaz, Alabama 35957

Amount Requested: $437,500

Project Explanation: This project will allow for the purchase of Additive Manufacturing equipment and educational packages to enable technicians to learn how to operate and manage 3D printing machines, ensure smooth operation, and perform routine maintenance. Graduates will also prepare materials and monitor the printing process to produce parts according to specifications. Students in the Additive Manufacturing program will be taught to understand manufacturing processes and quality control concepts.

This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the skills acquired through a degree in Additive Manufacturing are highly transferable across various in-demand careers and sectors such as Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare and Medical Devices, and Automotive. Snead State's close proximity to these manufacturing sectors will provide students with the opportunity to compete for open positions. The addition of an Additive Manufacturing program with drafting and design training is a critical need for Snead State Community College to continue addressing significant workforce demands for business and industry in North Alabama. Additive Manufacturing has quickly become one of the most disruptive technologies in modern manufacturing within the state of Alabama. A degree in Additive Manufacturing prepares individuals to work in this dynamic sector by providing in-depth knowledge of 3D printing processes, materials, design for Additive Manufacturing, and quality control techniques.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

U.S. 278/SR 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement, Cullman County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Cullman

Recipient Address: 204 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, Alabama 35055

Amount Requested: $15,000,000

Project Explanation: The funding would be used for replacing and widening the St. Bernard Bridge in Cullman, AL. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current 82-year-old bridge is listed as “requiring high priority of replacement” by the National Bridge Inventory. The current bridge is weight restricted and is a safety hazard for motorists. The project would widen the approaches, and add pedestrian and biking lanes. The bridge experiences heavy traffic volumes with 17,000 vehicles per day. The narrowness of this bridge, and the merging of east and west bound traffic from 3-lanes to 2-lanes within this area, make this section of roadway extremely treacherous and causes significant traffic congestion and delays. First responder vehicles cannot cross the bridge if traffic is stopped.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Waterloo Bridge Replacement, Lauderdale County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Lauderdale County Commission

Recipient Address: 102 S Court St, Florence, Alabama 35630

Amount Requested: $7,500,000

Project Explanation: The Waterloo Bridge Replacement project consists of replacing the current bridge over 2nd creek in Waterloo, AL. The current bridge is weight restricted, narrow in width only allowing one lane of vehicular travel to cross at a time, and has only six inches of clearance underneath the bridge restricting most vessels from accessing the bay of 2nd Creek. With the 2nd creek bridge reconstruction project's location in the far northwest corner of the State of Alabama, this project is unique to its interstate commerce opportunities by vehicle and vessel with Northeast Mississippi and Southern Tennessee. This bridge project would allow for new economic development opportunities which would have an immediate benefit to The Town of Waterloo, Lauderdale County, and citizens of the State of Alabama.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Winston County Road 57 and County Road 61 Resurfacing and Rehabilitation

Recipient: Winston County Commission

Recipient Address: P.O. Box 147, Double Springs, AL 35553

Amount Requested: $1,553,755

Project Explanation: Resurfacing and rehabilitation of Winston County Road 57 and County Road 61 to access the Bankhead National Forest.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

FY 2025

Airport Expansion. Albertville Regional Airport (8A0)

Recipient: City of Albertville

Recipient Address: 116 West Main Street, Albertville, AL, 35950

Amount Requested: $5,000,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Airport Terminal Improvements. Tuscaloosa National Airport (TLC)

Recipient: City of Tuscaloosa

Recipient Address: 2201 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401

Amount Requested: $14,000,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Fayette Health Clinic in Fayette, AL

Recipient: Fayette Medical Center Board of Directors

Recipient Address: 1653 Temple Avenue N, Fayette, AL 35555

Amount Requested: $5,325,000

Project Explanation: This funding would provide for the construction of a 22,219 square foot rural health clinic with additional space for physician and specialist offices. The clinic will offer Primary Care with a full complement of urgent, routine, and wellness health from infants to geriatric patients; chronic care management for patients with two or more chronic diseases including remote monitoring; mental health services with therapy, counseling, and medication management. Fayette Medical Center serves Fayette County and portions of the surrounding four counties, two of which have no hospital. Most of this service area is located from 50 to 75 miles from the nearest tertiary hospital and most specialists. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds as it provides essential healthcare access to rural communities in need.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Hanceville Affordable Housing

Recipient: Wallace State Community College

Recipient Address: P.O. Box 2000, Hanceville, AL 35077-2000

Amount Requested: $2,500,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Lauderdale County, AL Agriculture Multipurpose Complex

Recipient: Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority

Recipient Address: 102 South Court Street, 6th Floor, Florence, Alabama 35630

Amount Requested: $10,000,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

I-22 Connector Feasibility Studies, Winston and Franklin Counties, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Alabama Department of Transportation

Recipient Address: 1409 Coliseum Blvd, Montgomery, Alabama 36110

Amount Requested: $5,000,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Northport Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Improvement

Recipient: City of Northport

Recipient Address: P.O. Box 569, Northport, AL 35476

Amount Requested: $3,278,660

Project Explanation: This project will address multiple treatment matters through relocation of the outfall line at Northport Wastewater Treatment Plant to support flow and discharge directly into the nearby Black Warrior River. The relocation will mitigate current and future National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) violations and support a year-over-year average flow rate of 12,300 cubic feet per second through increased capacity. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow the plant to meet and exceed NPDES permit limitations established by the Clean Water Act and the Water Quality Criteria set forth by the Alabama Department of Environmental Management, which will ensure that the Black Warrior River is a healthy body of water for recreational uses as well as a habitat for animals.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Preliminary Engineering for Swayback Bridge, Marshall County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Marshall County Commission

Recipient Address: 424 Blount Avenue, Suite 305, Guntersville, Alabama 35976

Amount Requested: $2,000,000

Project Explanation: This project request would provide funding for the preliminary engineering needed to replace the Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road in Marshall County, AL. This is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because the current bridge is very narrow with sharp curvature as the Hustleville Road transitions from west to north, leading to several vehicle accidents and multiple fatalities. This project will promote safer traveling between Alabama Highway 227 and Alabama Highway 75 for approximately 4,000 vehicles per day.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center: Improving Farmer Production Systems in Crossville, AL, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Auburn University

Recipient Address: 107 Samford Hall, Auburn, AL 36849

Amount Requested: $ 3,000,000

Project Explanation: Funds are requested for the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center in Crossville, Alabama, to conduct a research and demonstration project to improve farmer production, profitability and resiliency for beef production systems. Two watersheds with similar soil and topographic characteristics will be located at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because agriculture is the economic lifeblood of Northeast Alabama’s rural Sand Mountain region, and Auburn University extension staff at the Sand Mountain Research and Extension Center have played a role in strengthening the area’s farm sector for nearly 100 years. This proposal will study the nutrient input, output, cycling, soil health, forage biomass accumulation, forage nutritive value, animal performance, and water quality impacts in a year-round pasture system in the Sand Mountain region. The research will develop management practices to support a 300+ day grazing season of perennial and annual forages integrated with row crop production relevant to Northeast Alabama.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Sanitary Sewer Service Implementation and Septic System Elimination in Guntersville

Recipient: The Water Works and Sewer Board of the City of Guntersville

Recipient Address: 705 Blount Avenue, Guntersville, AL 35976

Amount Requested: $8,000,000

Project Explanation: This project will provide for the elimination of failing septic tanks within close proximity to the shoreline of Lake Guntersville. The conversion of septic tanks and field lines to grinder pumps and low-pressure force mains will reduce the potential for biological contaminants to enter water bodies. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it is an environmental protection effort which would reduce the biological pollutants of Lake Guntersville, which are commonly caused by septic tank field lines and failures.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement Project in Boaz, AL, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Snead State Community College

Recipient Address: 220 North Walnut Street, Boaz, AL 35957

Amount Requested: $ 6,089,458

Project Explanation: The Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement Project aims to bolster the critical employment needs in our service area by offering comprehensive training programs currently in highest demand and project for the most significant growth. This initiative enhances and integrates the Manufacturing, Healthcare, Aviation, and Architecture and Construction career clusters to empower workers with cutting-edge skills. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because investing in workforce development training programs cultivates a skilled and adaptable labor force, which is essential for maintaining economic competitiveness in global markets. By providing workers with training and educational opportunities, especially in high-demand sectors such as healthcare, manufacturing, and architecture and construction, it serves to reduce unemployment, and stimulates economic growth. This growth will increase the local tax base and increase the quality of life for all taxpayers. Additionally, a well-trained workforce enhances productivity and innovation, leading to increased efficiency and competitiveness for businesses, ultimately benefiting the economy.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Tuscaloosa County, AL Electric Fiber Deployment

Recipient: Tombigbee Electric Cooperative, Inc

Recipient Address: 3196 County Hwy 55, Hamilton, AL 35570

Amount Requested: $2,096,857.99

Project Explanation: This project provides a service necessary for economic development, advancement in telehealth opportunities, improving the education systems and enhancing the overall quality of life. It is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it provides access to high speed, reliable, affordable broadband in rural areas, consistent with the statutory purposes.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

U.S. 278/SR 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement, Cullman County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Cullman

Recipient Address: 204 2nd Ave NE, Cullman, Alabama 35055

Amount Requested: $14,000,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Waterloo Bridge Replacement, Lauderdale County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Lauderdale County Commission

Recipient Address: 102 S Court St, Florence, Alabama 35630

Amount Requested: $6,680,000

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Winfield Hospital Medical Equipment in Winfield, AL

Recipient: Healthcare Authority of Winfield, Alabama
Recipient Address: 1530 US Highway 43 Winfield, AL 35594
Amount Requested: $1,147,500
Project Explanation: Northwest Regional Health provides services for patients in a three-county area including Marion, Lamar, and Winston counties. This project would replace an end-of-life MRI to enhance MRI services for up-to-date imaging of the brain and spinal cord for disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring. This project allows Northwest Regional Health to provide its rural patients with the standard of care in today’s hospital environment while remaining in the rural community. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will allow Northwest Regional Health to provide the standard of care and treatment for rural communities in need, at a time when challenges to rural hospitals continue to be insurmountable.

The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

FY 2024

Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama, Etowah County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama – Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama Fund
Recipient Address: 1130 Quintard Avenue, Suite 100, Anniston, AL 36201
Amount Requested: $ 2,400,000
Project Explanation: The simulator at the center will function to engage students and teachers in dynamic, hands-on exploration and learning that strengthen knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The simulator and center will utilize a NASA designed, space-themed curriculum that is also aligned with Alabama’s math and science standards.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

City of Red Bay Interchange Lighting at SR-24 (Corridor V), Red Bay, AL, Franklin County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Red Bay
Recipient Address: 203 4th Avenue SE, Red Bay, AL 35582
Amount Requested: $1,400,000
Project Explanation: Funding for highway high-mast lighting on Appalachian Regional Commission Highway Corridor V, also known as Alabama Highway 24. The lights will be placed at the many intersections and long stretches of highway on Corridor V within the city limits of Red Bay. Doing so will mitigate traffic accidents and create a safer route for motorists to enter and exit the city, leading to continued economic success.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Community STEM Facility in the City of Florence, Lauderdale County, AL, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: University of North Alabama
Recipient Address: 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
Amount Requested: $15,000,000
Project Explanation: The funding would be used for construction and equipping of a new STEM Facility in Florence for the training and education of the area’s workforce in high-demand, high-wage fields. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide the education and training programs needed in order to meet the ever-growing workforce needs and connect candidates to STEM-related jobs in the region.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Equipment for Advanced Technology Center in Hanceville, AL

Recipient: Wallace State Community College Future Foundation, Inc.
Recipient Address: 801 Main Street NW, P.O. Box 568, Hanceville, AL 35077
Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00
Project Explanation: The funding would be used for establishing and equipping the Advanced Technology Center for Electric and Autonomous Vehicles to expand the curriculum and training to provide specialized workforce instruction for electric and autonomous vehicles. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because as the number of EV/AV models in production continues to rise, along with the increase in EV owners across the state, the need to expand capacity and provide a skilled and trained workforce to maintain them becomes critical. Skilling the workforce to support EV/AVs insures those employed in traditional automotive manufacturing maintain their employment while preparing the pipeline for EV-expansion and related job growth. This investment will not only create more employment opportunities but will also pave the way for new investments with a qualified and skilled workforce to support them.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Capital Improvements for Gadsden State Community College in the City of Gadsden, Etowah County, AL, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Gadsden State Community College
Recipient Address: 1001 George Wallace Drive, Gadsden, AL 35903
Amount Requested: $1,279,545
Project Explanation: The funding would be used to aid in the construction of the new Advanced Manufacturing Center on the East Broad Campus in Gadsden. These capital improvements will be used to support the work-based learning Federation of Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will support a pipeline of immediate workers to industry and taxpayers, by training graduates that are highly sought after, have high wage careers that contribute to the area economy and fuel the economic growth in the region in fields such as automotive, food processing, automotive suppliers and building materials.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Florence-Lauderdale County Port Authority Dock Reconstruction Project, Florence, AL, Lauderdale County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: Florence-Lauderdale County Port Authority
Recipient Address: 669 S. Poplar Street, Florence, AL 35630
Amount Requested: $3,987,761
Project Explanation: In 2000, deterioration of the steel sheet piling on the port had occurred to the point that structural failure had begun. To remedy this, installation of a new structural retaining wall system using a combination of pipe pilings and sheet piling is needed.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Fort Payne Multiphase Transportation Project Feasibility Study, City of Fort Payne, AL, DeKalb County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Fort Payne, Alabama
Recipient Address: 100 Alabama Avenue NW, Fort Payne, AL 35967
Amount Requested: $1,000,000
Project Explanation: A study of a multiphase project to address these interrelated transportation challenges in Fort Payne. Alternatives include creating an alternate Highway 35 route coming off of Lookout Mountain and eliminating truck traffic along the city’s main street, Gault Avenue (Highway 11); eliminating the sharp turn at the dangerous grade change at the intersection of Highway 35 and 5th Street (known as Joe’s Truck Stop); and creating a rail overpass that would allow traffic to reconnect to Highway 35 and Interstate 59 at the south end of town.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Haleyville Drainage and Parking Facility Project City of Haleyville, AL, Winston County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: The City of Haleyville
Recipient Address: 911 21st Street, Haleyville, AL 35565
Amount Requested: $451,521
Project Explanation: The city of Haleyville is seeking assistance in addressing a deficient asphalt parking caused by groundwater springs under the parking lot where the water is trapped and freezes causing the asphalt to crack. The asphalt and some of the bedding needs to be removed and french drains installed to remove the groundwater under the asphalt. Then, the bedding and asphalt needs to be replaced. The parking lot has a capacity for over 300 cars and is managed and owned by the city. The project will make repairs to two areas amounting to approximately 9,200 square feet.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Multi-Use Government Service Center in Samantha, AL

Recipient: Tuscaloosa County Commission
Recipient Address: 17504 Finnell Road, Northport, AL 35475
Amount Requested: $450,000.00
Project Explanation: This funding will be used to renovate and expand the Sheriff's substation in Samantha to serve as a Multi-Service Government Center that supports the expansion of emergency services, county support to citizens, and community functions.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Russellville Library/Multipurpose Community Center, City of Russellville, AL, Franklin County, Alabama, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Russellville
Recipient Address: 304 Jackson Avenue North, Russellville, AL 35653
Amount Requested: $ 3,892,000
Project Explanation: The funding would be used to build a library/multipurpose community center. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide this rural, economically disadvantaged community with access to a library, broadband internet access, and multipurpose community center space, which is consistent with the statutory purposes.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Sanitary Sewer Improvement in Cullman, AL

Recipient: City of Cullman
Recipient Address: 204 2^nd Avenue NE, Cullman, AL 35055
Amount Requested: $5,485,000.00
Project Explanation: The funding would be used for reducing peak flow events at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and decreasing the duration of peak influent flows that result from infiltration to the collection system. Rehabilitation measures will involve both open-trench repairs and replacement along with trenchless technologies. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will improve public infrastructure and public services for the constituents of Alabama’s 4th District, who have been facing sanitary sewer overflows due to severe rain events.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Singing River Trail Extension in Courtland, Town Creek, and Leighton, AL

Recipient: Launch 2035 (DBA: Singing River Trail)
Recipient Address: 320 Pelham Ave, Suite 403, Huntsville, AL 35801
Amount Requested: $4,100,000.00
Project Explanation: This project would expand the “Try Towns” segment of the Singing River Trail, a planned 220+ mile greenway that will connect North Alabama municipalities and counties from Florence to Bridgeport. The “Try Towns” segment will connect three towns within Alabama’s 4th District, Courtland, Town Creek, and Leighton. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will provide rural areas and small towns without accessible public greenspace or exercise facilities with a health and wellness outlet, better access to natural resources and outdoor education, community building, and economic development.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Soil Health & Plant Nutrition Innovation Center, Muscle Shoals, AL, Colbert County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: International Fertilizer Development Center
Recipient Address: 46 David Lilienthal Dr, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Amount Requested: $5,000,000
Project Explanation: Construction and refurbishment of facilities to develop a Soil Health and Plant Nutrition Innovation Center. The Center is intended to stimulate small business growth and therefore local economic development in the Shoals area. Serving as a hub for agricultural research innovators where emerging new enterprises will come together in partnership with each other, the Innovation center will catalyze and encourage local economic development and investment in the region.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

U.S. Highway 411 Reroute Planning, Design and Construction Project, City of Gadsden, AL, Etowah County, 4th Congressional District

Recipient: City of Gadsden
Recipient Address: 90 Broad Street, Gadsden, AL 35901
Amount Requested: $6,500,000
Project Explanation: To complete planning, design, and construction for rerouting a portion of U.S. Highway 411 along Rainbow Drive spanning approximately 1 mile improving access to Downtown Gadsden and to add a complete street along the Coosa River.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

Waterline Replacement in Hanceville, AL

Recipient: The City of Hanceville Water and Sewer Board
Recipient Address: 203 Main Street NW, Hanceville, AL 35077
Amount Requested: $1,500,000.00
Project Explanation: The funding would be used for replacing the existing end-of-life water lines along Highway 31 and County Road 601. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because completing these upgrades will ensure safe and reliable water delivery to constituents who are currently being left without water while the water lines are in constant state of repair.
The financial disclosure certification and federal nexus letter can be found here.

FY 2023

Cullman Rural Broadband Project

Proposed recipient: Cullman Electric Cooperative (CEC)
Address of recipient: 1749 Eva Road NE, Cullman, Alabama 35055
Amount of the request: $1,704,200
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for the expansion of the current fiber network and extend service to areas currently without sufficient access to 100/20 Mbps broadband service, most without access to 25/3 Mbps service. The project will complete the engineering, construction and installation for approximately 35 miles of fiber broadband extending service to approximately 252 residential homes and farms as well as 28 commercial or small businesses will receive access to fiber-to-the-premise broadband service.
The full document can be found here.

Expansion of Surgical and Critical Care Beds

Proposed recipient: Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Address of the recipient: 1912 Alabama Highway 157, Cullman, AL 35057
Amount of the request: $1,585,000
Explanation of the request: Cullman Regional is the only acute care provider in Cullman County, and serves parts of the four surrounding counties. During the COVID pandemic, Cullman Regional experienced a severe shortage of critical care beds and was forced to house critical care patients in non-CCU space. The expansion project will increase the number of Critical Care Unit beds to ensure that the sickest patients have access to the highest level of care in a setting that is necessary for the optimal treatment of such patients. It will also add 17 medical-surgical beds to meet increasing capacity demands.
The full document can be found here.

Business Incubator in Cordova, Alabama

Proposed recipient: Cordova Economic and Industrial Development Authority
Address of recipient: 154 Main Street, Cordova, Alabama 35550
Amount of the request: $250,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for construction of a building to subdivide for small businesses and startups.
The full document can be found here.

Community STEM Facility in Florence, Alabama

Proposed recipient: University of North Alabama
Address of recipient: 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35632
Amount of the request: $4,000,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for preliminary design, engineering, and construction of a Community STEM Facility, which will be used to train and educate the area's workforce in high-demand fields, educate the area's high school students who are dual-enrolled, serve as a facility to recruit and retain industry to the area, and develop training programs for local industry to meet ever-growing workforce needs.
The full document can be found here.

Town of Garden City Water System Improvements

Proposed recipient: Town of Garden City dba Garden City Water Development
Address of recipient: 501 1^st Avenue South, Hanceville, AL 35077
Amount of the request: $520,000
Explanation of the request: This funding will primarily be used to provide adequate water service to an underserved area of Garden City by eliminating old, smaller lines and upgrading to a consolidated larger main line. This project will also increase and fire protection and allow for the potential of future growth.
The full document can be found here.

Renovation of Rental Unit for Geraldine Medical Clinic in Geraldine, Alabama

Proposed receipient: Town of Geraldine, Alabama
Address of the recipient: 13808 Highway 227, Geraldine, AL 35974
Amount of the request: $375,000
Explanation of the request: The town recently received as a donation the former Liberty Bank Building. The building is in a state of disrepair in several areas. This funding would allow for the renovation of the Liberty Bank Building to the point that it is serviceable as a rental unit to house the Geraldine Medical Clinic, which is currently housed in a small unit in a strip mall. Specific areas which need improvement include a new roof, an updated HVAC system, a new floor, interior partitions to meet the needs of a clinic, and a reconfigured electrical system.
The full document can be found here.

Lighting Interstate 65 Interchange 305 at County Road 222 in Good Hope, Alabama

Proposed recipient: City of Good Hope
Address of recipient: 135 Municipal Drive, Cullman, Alabama 35057
Amount of the request: $876,013
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for installation of adequate nighttime street lighting to dramatically improve driver nighttime visibility.
The full document can be found here.

Renovation of Vacant Rural Medical Clinic in Guin Alabama

Proposed recipient: City of Guin
Address of the recipient: 7500 US Highway 43, Guin, AL 35563
Amount of the request: $150,000
Explanation of the request: This funding will be used to renovate the currently vacant medical clinic building owned by the City of Guin to make it operable as a medical clinic, allowing for the City to recruit medical professionals to an area with a need for increased medical care.
The full document can be found here.

Lamar County Transmitter

Proposed recipient: Alabama Educational Television Commission (dba Alabama Public Television (APT))
Address of recipient: 2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 400, Birmingham, Alabama 35205
Amount of the request: $1,265,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for the purchase and installation of a new antenna and transmitter as well as upgrading the current tower and building, allowing APT to reach areas currently inaccessible to their services.
The full document can be found here.

Construction and Extension of an Existing Turn Lane in Rainsville, Alabama

Proposed recipient: City of Rainsville
Address of recipient: 70 McCurdy Ave S, Rainsville, Alabama 35986
Amount of the request: $135,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for the construction and extension of an existing turn lane and access drive to the site of the proposed new Public Works Department Facility off of State Highway 75.
The full document can be found here.

Equipment for Career Technical Training Center for Snead State Community College

Proposed recipient: Snead State Community College
Address of the recipient: 102 Elder Street, Boaz, AL 35957
Amount of the request: $1,000,000
Explanation of the request: This request is for the funding of necessary training and educational equipment needed to implement the career/technical and workforce training programs that will be housed in the new Career and Technical Education Building at Snead State Community College. The facility will offer career and technical training and workforce development space with large, accessible training laboratories and classroom space to compliment the program laboratories.
The full document can be found here.

Sulligent Humbers Subdivision Sanitary Sewer Extension

Proposed recipient: Sulligent City Hall
Address of recipient: 5795 Highway 278, Sulligent, Alabama 35586
Amount of the request: $2,122,090
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for the extension of the sanitary sewer to Humbers Subdivision as a means of providing to those areas in the city with failing on-site sewage disposal systems.
The full document can be found here.

Summit Volunteer Fire Department and Community Services Center

Proposed recipient: Blount County Commission
Address of recipient: 220 2nd Avenue East, Oneonta, Alabama 35121
Amount of the request: $440,000
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for construction of a metal building suitable to serve the Volunteer Fire Department and provide a small location for other community activities.
The full document can be found here.

University of North Alabama Micro-Credentials Program

Proposed recipient: University of North Alabama
Address of the recipient: 1 Harrison Plaza, Florence, AL 35634
Amount of the request: $500,000
Explanation of the request: UNA is the only 4-year institution in Alabama that is approved to offer micro-credentials. The micro-credentials program is a shorter-term program specifically tailored to meet 21st century workforce demands that allows workers to gain skills relevant to today's workforce. UNA offers 25+ micro-credentials at the graduate and undergraduate levels, including Healthcare Simulation, Professional Accounting, Global Business, Information Systems, and Medical Spanish. UNA is also able to work with existing and future business and industry to design micro-credentials around their specific workforce needs ("curriculum on-demand"). The requested funding amount will be used to develop new micro-credentials and support existing micro-credentials through program design and equipment purchase. The phases of the development will enhance student improvement, education, and experience. This request will provide funding that will directly impact workers and businesses in Alabama by supporting workforce and economic development. This project will be located within AL04 after the new Census lines take effect.
The full document can be found here.

Systems Engineering Technology (SET) Apprenticeship and Internship Program in Huntsville, Alabama

Proposed Recipient: Institute for Digital Enterprise Advancement
Address of the recipient: 210 Wynn Dr., Huntsville, AL 35805
Amount of the request: $1,200,000
Explanation of the request: This project brings a new Systems Engineering Technology degree work/learn program for rural communities in North Alabama. This funding would support both potential graduates and employers when participating in this program. Expanding the SET program will prove the SET work/learn model and create a new skillset in engineering technology with only 2 years of professional education. This Associates Degree provides a low cost, accelerated entry into the high tech field of engineering and should be attractive to graduating high school seniors, returning veterans, or workforce upskilling/reskilling.
The full document can be found here.

FY 2022

Requests Submitted by Congressman Aderholt to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.

Red Bay Interchange Lighting Project
1. Located at the intersection of Alabama Highway 24 (Corridor-V) and Alabama Highway 19 in Red Bay, AL 35582
2. Sponsor: Alabama Department of Transportation
3. Requested: $860,000.00
4. Document
  04.29.21 - FINAL Red Bay Ethics Letter.pdf (162.35 KB)
Alabama State Highway 77 Northbound Bridge Replacement Project
1. Located between Whorton Bend Road and Fowlers Ferry Road where Alabama Highway 77 crosses the Coosa River in Southside, AL 35907
2. Sponsor: City of Southside
3. Requested: $2,895,531.00
4. Document
  Southside Bridge Ethics Confirmation Letter.pdf (41.11 KB)

Requests Submitted by Congressman Aderholt to the House Committee on Appropriations for Community Funding Projects.

Capstone Rural Health Clinic-Nauvoo
1. Located at 5947 Highway 269, Parrish, AL 35580, in a two-story building that was originally built to house a food bank. The pharmacy is located on the 2nd floor. There is inadequate patient care space and lack of full ADA access to services on-site.
2. Requested: $725,000.00
3. At the new clinic, services that would be provided include:
  1. access to primary and behavioral healthcare;
  2. increased space to accommodate an additional primary care provider;
  3. case management services;
  4. a dedicated room to provide Telehealth Services to patients when primary or behavioral health care providers are not in the clinic;
  5. ADA-compliant access to pharmacy services.
4. The existing Nauvoo Clinic currently provides medical and behavioral care at approximately 3,600 visits each year and the Nauvoo pharmacy fills more than 2,500 prescriptions each month.
5. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because a new facility will be able to accommodate at least an additional 1,000-1,500 patient visits per year in this rural area with no other access to community health care within a 30 square mile radius.
6. The full document can be found here.

Sheffield Housing Authority

Located at 505 North Columbia Ave., Sheffield, AL 35660.
Requested: $500,000.00
Funding for the Demolition of Blighted Properties and Purchase and Rehab of Tax Sales and Foreclosed Properties, Sheffield, AL, Colbert County, AL04, would be used for demolishing blighted structures in the City of Sheffield; and to purchase and rehabilitate tax sales and foreclosed properties for use by Sheffield Housing Authority's Housing Choice Voucher programs.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because demolishing blighted structures in the City of Sheffield for the purpose of building affordable housing will directly benefit low-income persons; and the tax sales and foreclosed properties will be bought and renovated to be used by the Housing Choice Voucher program as rental property or for sale through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership program, to low-income families.
The full document can be found here.

U.S. Space and Rocket Center

Located at 1 Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35805
Requested: $400,000.00
The Space & Rocket Center is building a new facility for new STEM and cyber education classrooms that are sorely needed. This request will help provide equipment for the new building and directly assist the Center's outreach to underserved and rural schools with the goal of enhancing student achievement in STEM areas of their studies. The funding will specifically support the Center in providing equipment, teacher training, curricula development, computers and books.
This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because the Space & Rocket Center provides a unique access point for STEM education opportunities for underserved and rural students in North Alabama, the state as a whole, and beyond. Student success beyond technology, but facilitated by the technology is the key function that the Center can provide with this project. It will provide access for students to guest speakers - leaders in the emerging space industry, not limited to commercial space launch activity. Emerging career paths such as engineering, healthcare, technology, and cyber that the Rocket Center offers could be modeled for students in rural and underserved areas.
The full document can be found here.

Institute for Digital Enterprise Advancement

Located at 210 Wynn Dr., Huntsville, AL 35805
Requested $550,000.00
Funding for the Systems Engineering Technician Education Initiative
This project brings a new workforce development pathway for a new skillset needed by the research and development community. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is a vital capability that can accelerate the research and development timeline by modeling/automating existing processes in the project life cycle and deliver new technology into the hands of the warfighter significantly faster. This 2-year System Engineering Technology (SET) Associate Degree provides a low cost, accelerated entry into the high tech field of engineering and should be attractive to graduating high school seniors, returning veterans, or workforce up-skilling/re-skilling.
This is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will decrease the development timeline for new DOD systems and development in highly technical fields (e.g., hypersonics, weaponized unmanned aerial systems, directed energy) by creating more efficient processes, resulting in significant cost savings on Defense projects.
The full document can be found here.

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