August 18, 2025 3:40 a.m. 

U.S. Representative Val Hoyle has announced that she recently secured $16.625 million in Community Project Funding from the federal government for projects across Oregon’s 4th district.

A release said the funding, which would become available if Congress passes full-year appropriations bills, would be awarded in varying amounts to 15 towns, community colleges and local organizations.

In Douglas County, two projects were selected. $3.15 million would be allocated to Umpqua Community College for affordable housing for rural workforce training students. $800,000 would go to Glide Revitalization for a community resource center.

Projects in Benton, Coos, Curry, Lane, and Lincoln counties were picked as well.

Hoyle said the money is not guaranteed until Congress passes the final appropriations legislation and they are signed into law.