Internet Crimes Against Children Infrastructure Project
- https://carey.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Federal-Nexus-Letter-Internet-Crimes.pdf
- Amount Requested – $1,000,000
- Requestor – Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
- Account – DOJ/Office of Justice Programs – State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance – Byrne Justice Grants
- Project Summary: The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force funding will enhance digital forensic infrastructure in order to expand the secure processing and storage capacity required to investigate child exploitation crimes. This project will increase the Sheriff’s Office’s ability to analyze large volumes of digital evidence collected during investigations and securely store that evidence for prosecutorial use.
Hilltop Opportunity & Workforce Initiative
- https://carey.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Federal-Nexus-Letter-Hilltop.pdf
- Amount Requested – $435,000
- Requestor – PAST Foundation
- Account – DOJ/Office of Justice Programs – State and Local Law Enforcement Assistance – Byrne Justice Grants
- Project Summary: The Hilltop Opportunity & Workforce Initiative, powered by the PAST Foundation, will implement a comprehensive youth workforce and mentorship pipeline designed to strengthen community safety by expanding opportunity for youth ages 14–18 in Columbus’ Hilltop community. By combining work experience, career-technical learning, mentoring, and employer engagement, this initiative directly addresses the root causes of disengagement and risk behaviors.
Agricultural Research Equipment Modernization Project
- https://carey.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Ag-research.pdf
- Amount Requested – $785,000
- Requestor – The Ohio State University
- Account – Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, Rural Housing Service, Community Facilities Grants
- Project Summary: The Western Agricultural Research Station, operated by The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, would use the funding to modernize soybean research equipment used in applied, field-scale production research. This funding would update aging equipment and allow researchers to evaluate soybean management decisions under real-world conditions that mirror those faced by producers.
Lockbourne Environmental Restoration & Resource Conservation Project
- https://carey.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Lockbourne-CPF-Letter.pdf
- Amount Requested – $3,000,000
- Requestor – Village of Lockbourne
- Account – Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service – Conservation Operations
- Project Summary: The Lockbourne Environmental Restoration & Resource Conservation Project will address flooding, erosion, and habitat degradation within the Big Walnut Creek floodplain by installing a new ditch system behind homes, reducing soil erosion at the park entrance and nearby slopes, and stabilizing soils throughout the deteriorating historic canal system. The project further enhances conservation of natural resources across the floodplain and improves connectivity between the Village’s park system and the regional Metro Park.
Timberlake Water Distribution System Replacement Project
- https://carey.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Timberlake-Federal-Nexus-2.pdf
- Amount Requested – $2,000,000
- Requestor – Franklin County Commissioners
- Account – Department of Agriculture – Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service, Water and Waste Grants
- Project Summary: The Timberlake Water Distribution System Replacement Project is focused on replacing water mains and pipes that contain asbestos and lead. This funding would be used to replace all water mains, valves, and hydrants, as well as equip the existing water tower with a new supervisory control and data acquisition system at the Timberlake Water Distribution System. This will benefit hundreds of single-family homes that rely on this water distribution system for safe water.