U.S. Representative Steve Womack submitted the following FY2027 Community Project Funding Member requests to the House Committee on Appropriations in March 2026:
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Project Name: Arkansas Highway 10
Request Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: Arkansas Department of Transportation
Address of the Intended Recipient: 10324 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used to widen a 1.83-mile portion of Highway 10, between Highway 71 and Coker Street in Greenwood, AR, from two to five lanes. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as upon completion of current construction on the Greenwood Bypass, this portion of Highway 10 is expected to receive increased traffic traversing across the River Valley Region. Foremost, widening this stretch of highway will enhance the safety of travelers, as right now it is a two-lane road accommodating all vehicles. Lastly, the Arkansas Department of Transportation has included this project on its 2025-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program plan.
Project Name: Arkansas Highway 59
Request Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: Arkansas Department of Transportation
Address of the Intended Recipient: 10324 Interstate 30 Little Rock, Arkansas 72203
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used for the construction of safety, operational, congestion and bridge improvements on various segments of Highway 59 in Benton County, Arkansas. These improvements include major widening, intersection improvements including additional turn lanes and signalization, and bridge replacement. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because Arkansas Highway 59 is a major north-south transportation corridor in Benton County, the fastest growing county in the state of Arkansas. Improvements along this corridor will benefit commercial and passenger traffic and will accommodate the population growth well into the future.
Project Name: Arkansas Highway 72
Request Amount: $10,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Pea Ridge
Address of the Intended Recipient: 975 Weston Street Pea Ridge, Arkansas, 72751
Explanation of the request: This project would provide funding to install a traffic signal and make geometric enhancements, including additional turn lanes, to the intersection of Arkansas Highways 72 and 94. Pea Ridge is one of the fastest growing cities in the fastest growing county in the state of Arkansas, and this intersection has become a logistical hindrance to the city’s growth. By signalizing the intersection and making needed improvements, this project will strengthen regional connectivity, support continued economic development, and reduce congestion in the city.
Project Name: Avoca Fire/EMS Improvements
Request Amount: $2,100,000
Intended Recipient: Benton County, Arkansas
Address of the Intended Recipient: 215 E. Central Avenue, Bentonville, AR 72712
Explanation of the request: This project would provide funding for the construction of a new fire and EMS station in the town of Avoca operated by the NEBCO Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to the new station, this project would include the purchase of a new ambulance and additional equipment. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will expand emergency services to the city of Avoca and reinforce support to surrounding fire and EMS departments. Currently, NEBCO's service area represents 84 square miles, leading to delays for residents in remote areas without its own independent fire department, including Avoca. This new station would decrease response time, increase citizen safety, and bolster emergency services capabilities in Eastern Benton County.
Project Name: Bentonville Road Improvements
Request Amount: $12,750,000
Intended Recipient: City of Bentonville
Address of the Intended Recipient: 305 SW A St. Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Explanation of the request: This project will redesign the intersection of East Central Avenue, Southeast Moberly Lane, and East Battlefield Boulevard into a modern, five-way roundabout. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as Bentonville remains one of the fastest growing cities in America, and road infrastructure modernization is needed to keep pace with these population changes. The intersection in question is one of the busiest corridors in Bentonville, and it is expected to only get busier. It will serve as the main thoroughfare for the future healthcare campus, which is expected to bring tens-of-thousands of doctors, nurses, researchers, and students to the City of Bentonville over the next five years. Making infrastructure upgrades now will allow the city to grow and economically flourish, without compromising passenger or pedestrian safety.
Project Name: Cave Springs Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $9,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Cave Springs
Address of the Intended Recipient: 134 N. Main Street, Cave Springs, AR 72718
Explanation of the request: This project would provide for the construction of a 2,000,000-gallon water tower serving the residents of Cave Springs. Cave Springs’ growing population, coupled with the lack of independent water storage, has strained neighboring systems and if not addressed could lead to inadequate flow and access for the city's residents. The installation of a water tower will allow for increased system resiliency and ensure the city is able to accommodate economic and population expansion into the future. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it solidifies access to clean water for not only Cave Springs but residents of neighboring cities, accommodating the rapid growth of Northwest Arkansas.
Project Name: Community Clinic Pediatric Dental Access and Infrastructure Expansion
Request Amount: $1,026,948
Intended Recipient: St. Francis House NWA, Inc. dba Community Clinic
Address of the Intended Recipient: 614 E. Emma Ave, Suite 300, Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
Explanation of the request: This project will renovate and modernize the Springdale Dental Clinic to support increased patient capacity, improve clinical workflow, and enhance the care environment. Planned improvements include interior renovation and reconfiguration to improve patient flow; upgrades to electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and core building systems; enhanced sterilization and infection control infrastructure; installation of a backup generator; and development of a sensory-friendly, patient-centered environment. This project will improve access, safety, and patient navigation at Community Clinic’s Springdale Dental Clinic through targeted facility improvements, including the installation of a direct ADA-compliant entrance, along with updated exterior and interior signage to ensure clear wayfinding, reduce barriers to access, and support a more welcoming and accessible environment for patients and families. The project includes an X-ray machine that will enhance the Springdale clinic’s ability to diagnose and treat patients during a single visit. Access to on-site diagnostic imaging is essential for evaluating injuries and other acute conditions commonly seen in primary and urgent care settings. Without on-site imaging, patients must often travel to outside facilities or hospital emergency departments for diagnostic testing, creating delays in care and increasing healthcare costs. These upgrades will enable approximately 7,300 additional pediatric visits annually, significantly reducing wait times and improving access to preventive and restorative dental care. Enhanced infrastructure will support increased patient volume while maintaining high standards for safety and quality of care.
Project Name: Dyer Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Dyer
Address of the Intended Recipient: 305 N. Washington Street, Dyer, AR 72935
Explanation of the request: This project would deliver several critical infrastructure upgrades to the City of Dyer's drinking water distribution system that are essential to providing residents with safe, reliable drinking water. These include upgrading the primary water storage reservoir, replacing outdated asbestos-cement pipes, adding water meters, construction of a new main line to enhance redundancy and ensure access in the event of system outages, and the replacement of service lines to address leaks. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it prioritizes the long-term health of city residents by enhancing necessary infrastructure, technology, and allowing for continued growth and economic development.
Project Name: East Side Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $4,000,000
Intended Recipient: Springdale Water Utilities
Address of the Intended Recipient: 526 Oak Avenue, Springdale, AR 72764
Explanation of the request: The East Side Water System Improvements project will expand water infrastructure in the eastern part of Springdale. The project will help provide and enhance safe and reliable water delivery in underserved areas of the city of Springdale and Washington County. The project is designed to increase system redundancy, support safe and reliable water delivery, improve fire flow, and unlock development in a constrained growth corridor. Additional capacity and redundancy improvements will support safe, reliable water service, Safe Drinking Water Act compliance, and lower long-term risk to customers. The project's long-term life cycle will help prevent the need for street repair and pipe replacement.
Project Name: Gentry Wastewater Improvements
Request Amount: $12,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Gentry
Address of the Intended Recipient: 101 W. Main Street, Gentry, AR 72734
Explanation of the request: This project will fund critical improvements to the City of Gentry's Wastewater Treatment Plant and Sanitary Sewer Collection System which are crucial to avoiding further strain on the community and allowing economic growth. The demand for growth in the Northwest Arkansas region is substantial, and Gentry has become a big part of that growth. However, the City’s wastewater system is nearing or over capacity, causing overflows during wet weather, placing the health and safety of taxpayers at risk. This project, which is a critical component of the city's capital improvement plan, enables future development of the city, safeguards the health of residents and ensures the continued high quality of city water. The interceptor improvement will provide the collection system with the capacity required to reduce wet weather and sewer overflows in the system as well as provide additional capacity for future growth. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will ensure compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Arkansas Department of Health, and the Clean Water Act.
Project Name: Green Forest Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $6,838,425
Intended Recipient: City of Green Forest
Address of the Intended Recipient: 203 S. Springfield Avenue, Green Forest, AR 72638
Explanation of the request: This funding will allow for the city to replace over 10,000 feet of antiquated and failing asbestos-cement pipes to guarantee the health of the city's current and future residents and over 9,000 feet of new transmission lines to ensure adequate flow and operations to a large industrial partner in the city. Additionally, this project will include critical sewer improvements consisting of 36,500 square feet of abrasive blasting and epoxy coating of ditches to ensure resiliency, modernized filtration and compacting equipment, and physical extensions to the structure. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it will support the city’s continued growth, accommodate the expansion of key employers, and protect drinking water quality for current and future residents.
Project Name: Lincoln Wastewater Improvements
Request Amount: $675,000
Intended Recipient: City of Lincoln
Address of the Intended Recipient: 101 E. Bean Street, Lincoln, AR 72744
Explanation of the request: The funding for this project would replace over 760 linear feet of gravity main sewer trenching and backfill at depths of 6-10 feet and 300 linear feet at depths of 10-14 feet as well as provide for the installation and rehabilitation of manholes. The city's existing sewer mains and manholes in the area are approximately 50 years old and due to deterioration need critical improvements to maintain the long-term sustainability of the city's infrastructure and minimize financial burdens for the residents. This project is a responsible use of taxpayer funds because the replacement and improvement of this infrastructure will have a direct impact on public health, environmental safety, and permit future economic development.
Project Name: Madison County Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $6,000,000
Intended Recipient: Madison County Water Facilities Board
Address of the Intended Recipient: 2721 Highway 21, Huntsville, AR 72740
Explanation of the request: This project will provide funding for necessary improvements of the water facilities in and around Hindsville, including construction of a booster pump station, water storage tank, and a 12-inch water transmission main. Since the creation of the Madison County Water Facilities Board, the population that receives water from the system has grown significantly which has strained the system and requires improvements to continue providing safe, clean and adequate water supply to residents and agricultural providers. The existing system has become aged and largely consists of small diameter water main that has become a hindrance to growth in the area. This funding will ensure the quality, introduce redundancy to allow for year-round repairs, and invite continued investment from agricultural producers.
Project Name: Northwest Arkansas Food Bank
Request Amount: $1,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Lowell
Address of the Intended Recipient: 216 N Lincoln St Lowell, Arkansas, 72745
Explanation of the request: The project would provide funds to the City of Lowell to purchase an emergency generator for the region's food bank. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because this facility provides food for four counties across Northwest Arkansas, including fresh meat and produce. The loss of power at any moment could result in the expiration of hundreds of thousands of pounds of food.
Project Name: NWACC Campus Infrastructure Improvements
Request Amount: $4,500,000
Intended Recipient: Northwest Arkansas Community College
Address of the Intended Recipient: One College Drive Bentonville, Arkansas 72712
Explanation of the request: The funding would be used to construct the Eagle Way Tunnel, a 12-foot-wide shared use paved trail project that provides a safe, grade separated crossing of Arkansas State Highway 102/14th Street in Bentonville, Arkansas. Currently, the major trail infrastructure in the cities of Bentonville and Rogers lack a direct and secure connection, requiring pedestrians and cyclists to cross a high-volume transportation corridor. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds because it will accommodate the economic growth happening around the NWACC campus and will help connect the campus with the commercial hub of Rogers, Arkansas. As NWACC plans a major expansion of its campus, connecting the pedestrian infrastructure of Bentonville and Rogers is essential.
Project Name: UAMS Workforce Training Center
Request Amount: $3,000,000
Intended Recipient: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Address of the Intended Recipient: 4301 W. Markham St. Little Rock, Arkansas 72205
Explanation of the request: This funding will be used to renovate and modernize key instructional and workforce training spaces on the UAMS Northwest Regional Campus, including testing and accommodation areas, active learning classrooms, and expanded instructional capacity for growing workforce training programs. This project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as workforce development through UAMS is a key driver of economic growth in Northwest Arkansas (NWA). As NWA continues to grow faster than most other parts of the country, having a local, well-trained workforce is key to the durability of this industrial expansion.
Project Name: Van Buren Bridge Improvements
Request Amount: $5,000,000
Intended Recipient: City of Van Buren
Address of the Intended Recipient: 1003 Broadway Street Van Buren, Arkansas 72956
Explanation of the request: The funding will be used for the replacement of a functionally obsolete bridge (Bridge No. 17875) that is located on Industrial Park Road located in Van Buren, Arkansas. The project is an appropriate use of taxpayer funds as Flat Rock Creek Bridge sees an average daily traffic volume of 7,600 vehicles and has been identified as requiring significant remediation by the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The bridge is a critical transportation corridor for commercial and passenger traffic, with State Highway 59 directly to the west and interstate 40 directly to the north.
Project Name: Winslow Water System Improvements
Request Amount: $1,283,360
Intended Recipient: City of Winslow
Address of the Intended Recipient: 108 N. Winslow Blvd, Winslow, AR 72959
Explanation of the request: The Winslow Water System Improvements project would update and repair three existing water tanks within the Winslow Water System (WWS). The rehabilitation will include tank repairs, SCADA upgrades, site improvements, and additional work identified by the Arkansas Department of Health during the PWS sanitary survey. The current water system infrastructure is aging and in need of repair to meet current regulatory standards and ensure the reliability, safety, and capacity of the city's drinking water. This funding will allow the city to make the necessary upgrades and ensure long-term access to safe drinking water for current and future residents.
Project Name: XNA Western Concourse
Request Amount: $8,000,000
Intended Recipient: Northwest Arkansas National Airport (XNA)
Address of the Intended Recipient: One Airport Blvd., Suite 100 Bentonville, Arkansas 72713
Explanation of the request: This funding will support XNA’s planned airport expansion, specifically the addition of a western concourse. It will be a 103,000 square foot terminal expansion that is critical to ensure XNA’s ability to safely accommodate growing passenger demand, which is currently outstripping existing airport facilities and infrastructure. This project replaces an aging three-position ground boarding area with seven new concourse-level narrow-body gates, significantly increasing total passenger throughput, accessibility, and aircraft safety, improving alignment facilities and infrastructure with the needs of the modern aviation environment. This project is a good use of taxpayer funds because it supports a catchment area of approximately 550,000 residents. It enables new routes and lower-cost options for families and businesses, reducing air-service gaps, and directly supporting regional economic growth.
U.S. Congressman
Steve Womack
Serving the Third District of Arkansas