MORELLE, SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER MILLIONS IN FUNDING TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

(Washington, D.C.) — Today, Congressman Joe Morelle, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand announced they have voted to deliver millions in funding for local organizations who submitted requests through the Fiscal Year 2024 Community Project Funding Process. 15 programs and organizations throughout Monroe County will benefit from this significant investment passed as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024.

“My top priority in Congress has always been to deliver results for the people of Rochester, which is why I’m so proud to have secured this funding that will directly impact our community,” said Congressman Joe Morelle. “Every day, I’m working to create a brighter future for our families. By securing funding for our local organizations who are doing extraordinary work on the frontlines, we’re putting resources in the hands of those who know best how to use them. I look forward to continuing to work alongside my colleagues in Congress to ensure everyone has the resources necessary to thrive.” 

“From supporting our local law enforcement officers who keep our communities safe, to bolstering our top-notch education institutions, to promoting clean drinking water, these critical investments will breathe new life into Rochester and Finger Lakes communities,” said Senator Schumer. “The over $9 million I secured will boost quality of life in the region, create good-paying jobs, and strengthen our infrastructure. I’m proud I delivered these millions of dollars that will lay the foundation for a stronger future in the Finger Lakes and Rochester.” 

“Today, we are committing to putting millions toward improving transportation, revitalizing water infrastructure, enhancing public safety, and developing a highly trained workforce in Rochester,” said Senator Gillibrand. “I’m proud to have fought to secure this funding, and I’ll continue to work tirelessly to make sure that Rochester families, workers, and businesses have what they need to thrive.”

The organizations receiving funding include:

• Charles Settlement House: Teen Center—$652,330 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• City of Rochester Police Department: Gunshot Detection System—$195,000 (Morelle request) 
• City of Rochester: Public Market Expansion—$850,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• City of Rochester: REJob Training Facility—$850,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• Episcopal SeniorLife Communities, Inc.: Middle Income Senior Housing Development—$1,000,000 (Morelle request)
• Monroe County Sheriff's Office: Regional Investigative Operations Center (RIOC)—$940,000 (Morelle-Schumer request)
• Oak Orchard Harbor—$725,000 (Morelle request)
• Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority: ADA Compliant Bus Stops—$500,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• Rochester Institute of Technology: Battery Prototyping Center—$1,250,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• RochesterWorks, Inc.—$1,616,270 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester, NY Inc.: Westmoreland House —$400,000 (Morelle request)
• Town of Gates: Community Park Updates—$500,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• Town of Rush: New Water District—$500,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• University of Rochester: Advanced Quantum Research Equipment—$1,250,000 (Morelle-Schumer-Gillibrand request)
• Village of Webster: Community Access Project—$400,000 (Morelle-Schumer request) 

For full details on the project proposals for each organization, click here. 

This funding was included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024. The bill has passed both the House of Representatives and the Senate and will soon be signed into law by the President. For more information on the Community Project Funding Process, visit Rep. Morelle’s website here.

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