Congress Approves $6M+ For Bridgeport Projects

BRIDGEPORT, CT — Bridgeport was awarded millions of dollars in funding through a Congressional appropriations bill that passed Dec. 22.

Connecticut received $236 million to fund projects.

"This was the year of getting things done for Connecticut, and I’m so proud that we are bringing home $236 million more for community-based projects in our state," Sen. Chris Murphy said in a statement. "This funding will help reduce gun violence in our communities, support small businesses and workforce development, improve water infrastructure, increase access to mental health services, and ensure the resiliency of our coastline communities."

Bridgeport received the following:

• $2,000,000 for the Bridgeport Board of Education for in-person and virtual library programs, including purchase of books, materials and virtual library resources
• $3 million for the City of Bridgeport Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) for design of the West Side Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
• $500,000 for the City of Bridgeport to restore the Perry Memorial Arch
• $742,000 for the City of Bridgeport for a community flood scoping project
• $500,000 for the City of Bridgeport to purchase forensic technology

“These targeted specific grants are a fantastic new year win for our state," Sen. Richard Blumenthal said in a statement. "Connecticut can now count on hundreds of millions of dollars for our most urgent needs—from reducing gun violence to increasing affordable housing to providing critical mental health services."