Stamford Projects To Benefit From Federal Funding, Himes Says

STAMFORD, CT — Several projects in Stamford will benefit from recently secured federal funding, according to U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (CT-04).

Himes announced last week that he secured over $12 million in federal funding for housing, community safety, public services, and critical infrastructure projects throughout Southwestern Connecticut.

Funding for these projects – selected by Himes for their benefit to the people of Connecticut’s Fourth Congressional District – was delivered in the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding legislation that was signed into law on Feb. 3.

"One of the best parts of my job is being able to deliver concrete results for my constituents," Himes said in a news release. "That’s why I pushed so hard to ensure these local projects received the federal support they deserved. I’m elated to have secured this funding which will deliver more affordable housing, resilient infrastructure, educational opportunities, and public services for people throughout Southwestern Connecticut."

The Fourth Congressional District will receive over $12.5 million for 13 community projects supported by Congressman Himes.

In Stamford, these projects include:

• $2 million for Charter Oak Communities, Stamford Housing Authority to complete Phase 2 of the Charter Oak Park demolition and redevelopment project which will see 166 new units of larger, more energy-efficient housing constructed for low-income families.
• $1.2 million for the City of Stamford to install safety measures along Washington Boulevard, including ADA-compliant sidewalks, bicycle facilities, a raised crosswalk leading into Mill River Park, and pedestrian refugee islands.
• $1.1 million for Park City Communities to overhaul an existing structure into a four-unit multifamily residential property in Bridgeport’s East End neighborhood.
• $1.09 million for the City of Stamford to enhance extreme weather preparedness by replacing aging culverts and installing tidal controls on stormwater outflow pipes which will expand the city’s stormwater management capacity.
• $1.03 million for the City of Stamford to advance the construction of a new public safety complex to enhance emergency response capabilities;
• $500,000 for Chatham Rock Island Inc. to restore the breakwater and shoreline of the Stamford Harbor Lighthouse using living shoreline solutions to improve water quality, restore historic oyster bed habitats, and prevent coastal flooding;
• $480,000 for Stamford Museum and Nature Center to launch its Planetarium and Astronomy Center which will host public educational programming, a Starball Projector and Laser System, 4k Planetarium shows, interactive exhibits, and observational tools;
• $250,000 for the City of Stamford to restore the Glenbrook Community Center by rehabilitating the building, replacing drywall and flooring, and modernizing the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.