Washington, D.C. – Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) announced that 12 key projects across Florida’s 28th Congressional District have been awarded federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 budget, delivering more than $78 million in critical investments for public safety, national security, infrastructure, education, water quality, housing, and economic development.
“I am proud to have secured more than $78 million in federal investments that deliver real, measurable results for the people of Florida’s 28th District,” said Congressman Gimenez. “From equipping our law enforcement officers and strengthening our water infrastructure, to advancing national security and expanding affordable housing, these funds directly enhance the safety, resilience, and economic vitality of our community. Every dollar was secured with accountability and purpose. I will continue fighting in Congress to ensure our district receives its fair share while protecting taxpayer dollars and putting America’s security first.”
The complete list of awarded projects and funding amounts appears below.
PUBLIC SAFETY & LAW ENFORCEMENT
City of Sweetwater Policing Equipment and Safety Project
Awarded: $1,050,000
Sponsor: City of Sweetwater – 500 SW 109 Avenue, Sweetwater, FL 33174
Funding will modernize policing equipment, including an integrated closed-circuit camera and license plate reader system connected to CAD operations. These upgrades will enhance crime prevention, intelligence sharing, resource allocation, and real-time officer awareness.
Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Vehicles Project
Awarded: $2,100,000
Sponsor: Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office – 9105 NW 25 Street, Doral, FL 33172
Funding will provide marked patrol vehicles and prisoner transport vans to meet operational demands in a county of 2.8 million residents. These investments will enhance officer visibility, community engagement, and operational efficiency while reducing strain on patrol resources.
NATIONAL SECURITY & DEFENSE
Joint Interagency Task Force – South Command and Control Facility
Awarded: $50,000,000
Sponsor: U.S. Southern Command – 9301 NW 33rd St, Doral, FL 33172
Funding will construct a five-story Command and Control facility at Truman Annex, Naval Air Station Key West. The facility will include a SCIF, Operations Center, and Network Operations Center, strengthening interagency coordination and national security operations in the Western Hemisphere.
FIU Interdisciplinary Engineering & Computing Initiative (Semiconductor & National Security)
Awarded: $2,100,000
Sponsor: Florida International University – 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199
Funding will establish state-of-the-art equipment to strengthen semiconductor supply chain resilience, train the workforce under the CHIPS Act, and mitigate national security vulnerabilities in advanced manufacturing.
HEALTH & INNOVATION
FIU Health Innovation District – Health Across the Lifespan
Awarded: $2,100,000
Sponsor: Florida International University – 11200 SW 8 Street, Miami, FL 33199
Funding will support advanced transcriptomics and genomics research equipment, strengthening medical research partnerships and expanding cutting-edge healthcare innovation across South Florida.
WATER & ENVIRONMENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE
Critical Water Infrastructure Improvements – Florida Keys
Awarded: $750,000
Sponsor: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority – 1100 Kennedy Drive, Key West, FL 33040
Funding will support installation of a 6-mile redundant transmission pipeline to enhance system reliability and ensure continuous potable water supply.
Florida Keys Water Quality Improvement Project (FKWQIP)
Awarded: $5,578,000
Sponsor: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – 701 San Marco Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207
Funding will advance water quality protection efforts that preserve the Florida Keys’ marine ecosystem and sustain the region’s $1.3 billion tourism economy and 21,000 related jobs.
Homestead Pump Station 11 Improvements
Awarded: $2,200,000
Sponsor: City of Homestead – 100 Civic Court, Homestead, FL 33030
Funding will upgrade wastewater pumping capacity and infrastructure, improving operational efficiency and long-term resilience.
TRANSPORTATION & COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY
Sugarloaf Boulevard Bridge Replacement
Awarded: $2,300,000
Sponsor: Monroe County – 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Funding will replace an aging bridge with a resilient structure designed to withstand future tropical storms, including shoulders and protected pedestrian/bicycle access.
South Dade Corridor Project – Segment 3
Awarded: $1,000,000
Sponsor: Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works – 701 NW 1 Court, Miami, FL 33136
Funding will support trail development connecting five municipalities and 14 BRT stations, expanding connectivity, recreation, and open space restoration.
EDUCATION & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
Historic Reynolds School Renovation
Awarded: $3,000,000
Sponsor: Monroe County School District – 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040
Funding will restore the hurricane-damaged historic property, enabling its use for district operations and supporting future affordable workforce housing initiatives.
HOUSING & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sweetwater Housing Development Project
Awarded: $6,000,000
Sponsor: Miami-Dade Housing and Community Development – 701 NW 1st Court, Miami, FL 33136
Funding will support a 326-unit mixed-income development, including workforce and 55+ housing, addressing urgent affordable housing needs in Miami-Dade County.
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