“Community Project Funding” and “Congressionally Directed Spending” opportunities: Work with Renton’s U.S. Senators (Murray and Cantwell) and U.S. House Member (Congressman Smith) to pursue these line-item funding opportunities that are offered each spring. Renton is working with Senator Murray/Congressman Smith on a pending $1.5 million allocation for the Renton Pavilion building/Logan Place Market renovation project.
ARPA funding for COVID-19 relief: Assist with ongoing in-city implementation work to deploy all of Renton’s available America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL): Maximize funding opportunities through grant programs established under the BIL.
Racial Justice & Equity, including mental health and human services and affordable housing/homelessness prevention: Seek out all available funding and tools.
Renton Airport: Continue to assist Airport staff with pursuing federal funds for the buildout of taxiway infrastructure and seismic upgrades to the air traffic control tower.
Grant funding opportunities to support public safety, parks and trails, Family First Community Center, Sunset Area: Assist city with scouting out funding opportunities—including Land and Water Conservation Fund, FEMA grants, Bureau of Judicial Administration (BJA) and Justice Assistance Grants (JAG), and more.