WASHINGTON D.C. (WHNT) — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) announced that he has secured more than $56 Million in federal funding for community and transportation projects for Fiscal Year 2026.
The secured federal funding will help bring multiple projects to life across Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District.
“These projects are about strengthening our infrastructure, supporting our rural communities, and investing in the future of Alabama’s Fourth District,” said Aderholt. “From modernizing transportation, to expanding healthcare access, from boosting workforce training to enhancing economic development, these investments will directly benefit the people who call our communities home. I am committed to seeing these priorities through as the FY26 process moves forward. I have long said that I want to make sure the people of the Fourth District get a fair share of the money they send to Washington in federal taxes, and these projects are a clear example of that commitment in action.”
U.S. Representative Robert Aderholt
Community Funding Requests for projects across the Tennessee Valley can be seen below:
- Albertville Regional Airport Expansion (Albertville, AL) – $5,000,000 Expands airport capacity to boost corporate investment, tourism, and regional economic growth.
- Hanceville Affordable Housing (Wallace State Community College, Hanceville, AL) – $2,540,000 Constructs 10 micro homes with an integrated childcare center and tornado shelter to provide affordable housing and support services for disadvantaged student families.
- I-22 Connector Feasibility Studies (Winston & Franklin Counties, AL) – $5,000,000 Studies to create a north-south corridor linking Florence/Muscle Shoals to I-22, improving safety and economic opportunities.
- Lauderdale County Agriculture Multipurpose Complex (Lauderdale County Agriculture Center Authority) – $1,500,000 Creates a public facility to expand agricultural education, workforce training, and economic development opportunities in the region.
- Northeast Alabama Community College Nursing School Equipment (Rainsville, AL) – $273,188 Upgrades simulation labs for nursing and medical assisting programs to address critical healthcare staffing shortages in the region.
- Sanitary Sewer Service Implementation and Septic System Elimination (Guntersville, AL) – $2,174,898 Eliminates failing septic tanks near Lake Guntersville to prevent environmental contamination and improve water quality.
- Snead State Community College Workforce Advancement (Boaz, AL) – $437,500 Purchases additive manufacturing (3D printing) equipment to prepare students for careers in aerospace, defense, healthcare, and automotive industries.
- U.S. 278/SR 69 St. Bernard Bridge Replacement (Cullman, AL) – $13,500,000 Replaces an 82-year-old bridge rated “high priority” for replacement, enhancing safety and traffic flow.
- Waterloo Bridge Replacement (Lauderdale County, AL) – $7,000,000 Replaces a weight-restricted, one-lane bridge, improving commerce and transportation access.
These projects have been approved by the House Appropriations Committee but have not yet been signed into law and will continue through the full legislative process before receiving final approval.
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