Solano County, CA – On February 17, Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-04) announced that two projects in Solano County will receive a total of $1,342,000 in funding from his community project funding requests. Rep. Thompson secured $13,317,000 total for projects in California’s Fourth District in Fiscal Year (FY) 2026.
“This funding will make a real difference for Solano County families,” said Thompson. “From ensuring access to clean, reliable drinking water to expanding affordable housing opportunities, this funding will help improve safety and affordability for our community.”
“We are sincerely grateful to Congressman Mike Thompson for his strong advocacy on behalf of Solano Irrigation District and the rural communities we serve,” said Cary Keaten, General Manager of the Solano Irrigation District. “This $1.092 million federal investment is a critical first step in advancing the Vaca Public Valley Water System Consolidation Project and improving water quality, reliability, and long-term affordability for our customers.”
“We are grateful for Congressman Thompson’s continued partnership and leadership in expanding housing opportunities in our community,” said Savita Chaudhary, Vacaville’s City Manager. “This $250,000 investment in Harmony Village helps turn the dream of homeownership into a real opportunity for local families. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, we are creating permanently affordable homes that strengthen neighborhoods, promote stability, and expand access to safe, high-quality housing for those who need it most. This is the power of meaningful collaboration—thank you for championing housing affordability and investing in our community’s future.”
“We are extremely grateful to Congressman Thompson and the City of Vacaville for this funding for Harmony Village!” said Andrew Killeen, CEO of Solano-Napa Habitat for Humanity. “It represents a critical component of the capital stack that is helping to turn all of our plans for this 10-home development into a reality – a reality that will provide 10 local, low-income families with an opportunity to buy the houses that they will help us build in partnership.”
The projects are:
- $1,092,000 for the Vaca Valley Public Water System Consolidation Project
- $250,000 for the Harmony Village Affordable Housing Project
Background on these projects can be found below.
Vaca Valley Public Water System Consolidation – Phase I project: Provides $1,092,000 for the Solano Irrigation District’s Vaca Valley Public Water System project which consolidates two existing public water systems to facilitate the connection of existing homes that currently use point-of-entry treatment and bottled water for drinking because their existing supply does not meet drinking water standards. It will also increase the system’s reliability and harden its infrastructure to improve firefighting capabilities by having a consistent and reliable supply of water.
Harmony Village Affordable Housing Project: Provides $250,000 to the City of Vacaville to help build a 10-parcel subdivision that will house 20 families in ten single-family semi-detached duet homes in Vacaville. These homes are located on lots ranging from 2,700 – 3,680 square feet. The hard-working, low-income families that purchase these homes will live in a neighborhood easily accessible through public transportation, in an area with conveniently located retail stores, and surrounded by infrastructure and city resources.
About Community Project Funding (CPF)
Each year, Members of Congress may direct federal funding to a select number of Community Projects through the appropriations process. Under this process, each House member is permitted to submit 15 project requests to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of their Congressional District so long as the projects meet criteria set forth by the Committee. There are no guarantees that Community Projects will all be funded, and the projects are competitively evaluated by the Committee on Appropriations.
Project selection and submissions is the first stage of the process for Community Project Funding. The projects are subject to a strict transparency and accountability process before they may be selected for inclusion in the relevant appropriations legislation for the upcoming year.
Find more information on Rep. Thompson’s CPFs here.
