Congressman Carson Secures $13.08 Million for Indianapolis
February 19, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman André Carson (IN-07) has secured $13.08 million for Indiana's 7th Congressional District.
Congressman Carson requested funding for these projects, known as Community Project Funding, under guidelines issued by the House Appropriations Committee. Community Project Funding is restricted to a limited number of project categories, with the committee having final say on which projects are funded.
Projects include support for housing, workforce development, public health, infrastructure, and crime prevention initiatives across Indianapolis.
“As the Trump administration tries to take away funding from our communities, I’m investing in Indianapolis’ future,” said Congressman Carson. “These investments will shape projects that make our communities safer, healthier, and more vibrant. Each project is unique, but they share a common thread: making life better for all of Indianapolis.”
Congressman Carson will join leaders from Shepherd Community Center and the City of Indianapolis for a brief media availability and check presentation on Friday, February 20 at 11:00am at Shepherd Community Center, 4017 East Washington Street Indianapolis, IN 46201. Please RSVP to Ryan.George@mail.house.gov.
PROJECT AWARDS:
Public Health:
This funding will be used to support diverse student populations from Indiana universities and colleges in the Indiana Biosciences Research Institute's internship program. It will provide cutting-edge biomedical research in the areas of diabetes, pediatric rare diseases, and Alzheimer’s disease, attracting top-tier scientific talent and creating high-quality jobs for the life sciences sector.
Lead Service Line Replacement: $1,092,000
This funding will identify and replace lead service lines in economically disadvantaged communities in Indianapolis, specifically Martindale Brightwood. It will expedite long-overdue lead service line replacement, reducing public health risks associated with lead contamination.
Infrastructure:
Howland Ditch Greenway Flood Control*: $1,145,144
This project will provide long-term, permanent risk reduction by restoring the stream corridor to a more natural system capable of handling flood flows, reducing long-term flood risk and allowing for the development of housing and jobs within the corridor.
Indianapolis Airport Baggage Handling System: $2,000,000
This funding will be used to install Explosive Detection System (EDS) technology for increased explosive detection, enhancing airport security and improving passenger and airport employee safety.
IndyGo Fleet Replacement: $1,200,000
The funding will be used to purchase four vehicles utilizing eGen Flex Diesel-Electric hybrid engine technology, ensuring IndyGo’s fleet is in a state of good repair. The funding will benefit Indianapolis residents with better service reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Market Street Improvements: $500,000
This funding will be used for the complete reconstruction of bricked Market Street from Pennsylvania and Delaware Streets in the heart of downtown Indianapolis. The 60-year-old roadway is in deteriorating condition; improvements to the roadway will allow for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and improve pedestrian accessibility throughout the corridor.
Community Development:
Homelessness Housing: $850,000
This funding will provide rental assistance to help sustain the Master Leasing Program, supporting the eventual development of 244 units. Funds will assist in building operation costs, providing permanent supportive housing solutions for Indianapolis residents experiencing homelessness.
Shepherd Community Center Expansion, City of Indianapolis: $250,000
This funding will be used to provide new space for community activities and expanded services for Indianapolis families, including a food bank, health, workforce development, employment and educational services. The expansion will serve economically disadvantaged families and strengthen after-school and summer services.
This funding will be used to expand Ivy Tech’s advanced manufacturing training. It will ensure Indiana’s workforce remains competitive by offering hands-on, tech-driven programs that support local employers, adapt to evolving technologies, and promote lifelong employment in a high-demand sector.
This funding will provide an upfront infrastructure investment needed for Butler University’s new Engineering and Data Analytics Program.
The funding will be used to purchase and implement field ready technology and support infrastructure for the Advanced Sensing Technologies Initiative. This project will support biomedical sensing, data analytics, and rehabilitation sciences; create employment pipelines through internships, apprenticeships, and laboratory technician roles; and incubate small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures that focus on occupational health, sports performance, and wellness innovation.
Public Safety:
The funding will be used to increase task force efficiency in child exploitation investigations and enhance public safety across the entire state of Indiana.
City of Lawrence Public Safety Initiatives: $1,031,000
This funding will support will equip officers with body-worn cameras to increase transparency and accountability. It will also provide technology to solve crimes with digital tools.
Marion County Sheriff’s Department: $1,031,000
The funding will be used to enhance the Maron County Sherrif’s Department Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program to combat the opioid crisis, by utilizing additional forms of MAT including medications that require only once monthly administration. This will reduce the burden on custody staff, ensure the safety and security of the facility, and curb diversion attempts.
*Pending passage of Department of Homeland Security funding.
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