Fiscal Year 2027 Community Project Funding Requests

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FY27 Community Project Funding

CJS Projects

Project Name: SF State Planetarium Systems Modernization

Request Amount: $650,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco State University located at 1600 Holloway Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94132

Explanation: Since 1973, the SF State Planetarium has served as a vital community resource and training ground for STEM educators, but it now requires a $2.6 million technological overhaul ($1.95 million already raised, with a remaining $650,000 gap) to remain effective for today’s students. Funding this project is a strong investment for taxpayers, as the planetarium functions as a regional hub for interactive science education, workforce development, and global climate awareness. Located in CA-11, the SF State Planetarium is a cornerstone educational asset for San Francisco’s District 7 and the broader community. For more than 50 years, it has welcomed over 100,000 schoolchildren, residents, and university students, providing access to hands-on STEM learning and immersive science programming. The modernization project will restore and significantly enhance this legacy, ensuring continued access to high-quality educational experiences for communities across the Bay Area. Once upgraded, the planetarium will serve approximately 2,000 students and community members annually through live programming, as well as advanced training for a new generation of STEM educators who will go on to serve local schools. Enhanced, 21st-century technology will enable immersive astronomical experiences that spark curiosity, deepen scientific understanding, and connect audiences to pressing global challenges such as climate change. Key performance objectives include the installation of a state-of-the-art Zeiss ZKP-4 star projector by late 2026 and the full resumption of instructional programming and public outreach in 2027. Together, these improvements will ensure the planetarium continues to inspire and educate students and community members from every neighborhood in San Francisco for decades to come.

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Project Name: Aging Police Motorcycles

Request Amount: $840,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Police Department located at 1245 3rd Street, 6th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94158

Explanation: The San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) is seeking an investment to replace 20 aging police motorcycles that are essential for traffic enforcement, high-profile events such as parades and First Amendment demonstrations, and protective escorts. According to industry standards, the average service life of a police motorcycle is approximately three years. SFPD currently maintains 49 motorcycles, 45 of which are 10 years old or older—far exceeding industry norms. Of these, 10 are no longer operational due to catastrophic damage or cost-prohibitive repairs and are being used for parts. These aging motorcycles present operational and safety challenges. Their unreliability poses risks to officers navigating San Francisco’s dense and complex roadway conditions, while frequent mechanical failures and repair needs disrupt operations—particularly during major events and escort duties. Replacing these motorcycles will directly benefit California’s 11th Congressional District (CA-11) by enhancing SFPD’s capacity for traffic enforcement, event deployment, and escort operations. New motorcycles will improve officer safety through modern features such as enhanced braking and handling, increase morale by allowing assignment to dedicated equipment, and strengthen public confidence through a modern, uniform fleet. This investment addresses a critical public safety need, supporting efforts to reduce crime, prevent traffic-related injuries and fatalities, and keep San Francisco communities safe.

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THUD Projects

Project Name: BART Station Safety, Security and Rider Experience Program

Request Amount: $1,200,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) located at 2150 Webster Street, 9th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612

Explanation: The Station Safety, Security and Rider Experience Program proposes a series of targeted, highly visible investments to improve safety, cleanliness, functionality, and overall rider experience across the transit system. Many station components have exceeded their useful life, leading to deferred maintenance, visible deterioration, and a decline in customer perception. Constrained funding and growing capital demands have further exacerbated these conditions, resulting in worn high-use infrastructure, aging lighting and finishes, outdated wayfinding, localized water intrusion, façade degradation, and obsolete or underutilized equipment. This program addresses these challenges by prioritizing strategic upgrades that enhance both real and perceived safety while restoring stations to a state of good repair. Planned improvements include upgraded LED lighting, repaired floors and walls, refreshed signage, and modernized security camera systems to support crime prevention and improve visibility. Additional enhancements will focus on deep cleaning and debris removal across interior spaces, as well as exterior repairs such as pavement, shelters, roofs, drainage systems, and façade improvements. Landscaping and bird deterrent measures will further contribute to a cleaner, more welcoming environment. Investments are prioritized based on detailed station condition assessments, safety considerations, and customer experience impacts. Designed to be scalable, the program can be implemented in phases, allowing the most critical safety and high-visibility improvements to be addressed first while advancing broader systemwide upgrades over time.

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Project Name: 989 Post Street

Request Amount: $3,200,000

Intended Recipient: City and County of San Francisco Recreation and Park Department located at 501 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA, 94117

Explanation: 989 Post Street is a 7,653 square-foot parcel (Block/Lot 0302/019) located in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood. The property includes a one-story vacant commercial building with a 4,380 square-foot basement and an adjacent 3,273 square-foot gated surface parking lot. The site is currently vacant, and the City is actively negotiating its acquisition. The proposed project will transform this underutilized commercial site into permanently accessible public open space. To achieve this, the existing structure will be demolished, environmental contamination from prior uses—including laundromat/dry cleaning and autobody operations—will be remediated, and the site will be prepared for park development. Environmental Site Assessments have confirmed the need for cleanup, and the Recreation and Park Department is coordinating with environmental consultants, the Department of Public Health, and Public Works to finalize the remediation scope and cost. Grant funding will support demolition and environmental remediation, with any remaining funds dedicated to park planning and development. This investment will convert a vacant and contaminated property into a safe, welcoming, neighborhood-serving green space—helping to address the critical shortage of open space in the Tenderloin and providing a place for recreation, respite, and community connection.

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Project Name: Ella Hill Hutch Community Center

Request Amount: $2,400,000

Intended Recipient: City and County of San Francisco located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Explanation: This project will rehabilitate the Ella Hill Hutch Community Center at 1050 McAllister Street to restore a safe, functional, and fully accessible community hub in San Francisco’s Fillmore/Western Addition neighborhood. The purpose of this investment is to address significant deferred maintenance and modernize critical building systems so the facility can reliably support essential services for youth, families, and seniors. Booker T. Washington Community Service Center (BTWCSC), a trusted community anchor for more than a century, has been asked by the City and County of San Francisco to assume operations of the site following service disruptions and the closure of the prior operator. An initial assessment found that the 23,000-square-foot facility requires substantial repairs and system upgrades to meet current safety, accessibility, and programmatic needs. Funding will support comprehensive improvements, including roof and building envelope repairs to prevent water intrusion, restoration of key community spaces such as the gymnasium and amphitheater, modernization of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems, ADA accessibility upgrades, and enhanced technology and security infrastructure. Once complete, the facility will operate as a BTWCSC site dedicated to delivering coordinated, wraparound services—such as youth programming, senior wellness activities, food access, mental health support, and family stabilization—in a safe and welcoming environment. By restoring this critical asset, the project ensures the continued availability of a centrally located space designed to meet community needs and sustain vital services for years to come.

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Project Name: United Irish Cultural Center Redevelopment

Request Amount: $5,000,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development located at 1 Van Ness Avenue, #5, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: The United Irish Cultural Center in San Francisco is seeking federal support to redevelop its facility into a modern, six-story cultural and community center that will expand access to arts education, youth programming, and community services. For over fifty years, the Center has served as a vital hub for cultural, educational, and civic life in the Richmond and Sunset Districts. This project will ensure it continues to meet the needs of a growing and diverse community. The redevelopment will replace the aging two-story building with a 120,000-square-foot, fully accessible facility designed to meet increasing demand for community space. The new center will include classrooms for youth arts education, performance and rehearsal spaces, meeting rooms, exhibition areas, and flexible event space for nonprofits, schools, and neighborhood groups. This investment will generate significant community and economic benefits, including construction jobs, increased neighborhood activity, and expanded access to arts and cultural programming. It will also support the Center’s growing youth initiatives—such as traditional music, dance, and summer camps—while providing a safe, inclusive environment that fosters creativity, mentorship, and cultural connection. Serving residents across California’s 11th Congressional District, especially in the Sunset District and surrounding neighborhoods, the Center reaches youth, families, seniors, and community organizations. The redevelopment will increase capacity and accessibility, helping to address the shortage of affordable cultural space on the city’s west side. By modernizing this longstanding institution, the project will strengthen youth development, cultural exchange, and community engagement, benefiting thousands of residents each year.

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Project Name: Transbay 2 Early Care Center (TB2 Center)

Request Amount: $1,500,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development located at 1 Van Ness Avenue, #5, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: This project would help complete Kai Ming’s new TB2 Center, delivering a critical early childhood education facility that expands access to affordable, high-quality childcare for San Francisco families. By investing in this project, funding will directly support working families, strengthen early childhood development outcomes, and reduce barriers to workforce participation—particularly for parents of young children. The project addresses a clear and growing need for subsidized childcare in the Transbay community, where access to reliable, full-day, year-round care remains limited. The center will serve 46 children—including infants, toddlers, and preschoolers—providing a stable, nurturing environment during the most formative years of development. These early investments are proven to improve long-term educational outcomes, reduce future public costs, and promote economic mobility. Funding will ensure the completion of a permanent community asset that prioritizes families in affordable housing and the surrounding neighborhood, maximizing benefit for residents most in need. By expanding childcare capacity and supporting working parents, this project delivers lasting economic and social returns—making it a strong and responsible use of taxpayer resources.

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Project Name: Life Learning Academy Workforce Development Training Program

Request Amount: $1,200,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families located at 1455 Market Street, Suite 17B, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: Founded in 1998, Life Learning Academy is a nonprofit organization and public charter school serving disconnected youth facing housing instability through an integrated model of education, workforce development, housing support, and mental health services. As California’s first public residential high school, it provides a structured, supportive environment for students who have not succeeded in traditional school settings and are at risk of homelessness, substance use, and justice system involvement. Located on San Francisco’s Treasure Island, the Academy operates in a former Naval facility under a long-term, no-cost lease with the Treasure Island Development Authority. While this reduces overhead, Life Learning Academy is fully responsible for all maintenance and capital improvements. After nearly 30 years of continuous use, the campus requires critical upgrades to address deferred maintenance, life safety concerns, and aging infrastructure. This project will fund a campus-wide rehabilitation to modernize the facility and ensure it can safely support academic, residential, workforce, and behavioral health programming. Improvements will strengthen essential building systems and create a safer, more functional environment for students. Life Learning Academy serves approximately 150 of San Francisco’s most vulnerable youth annually, many experiencing unstable housing and significant barriers to success. In partnership with local schools and agencies, it provides a critical second-chance pathway. Community Project Funding will stabilize and improve this facility, ensuring continued access to comprehensive services that help youth achieve long-term stability and success.

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Project Name: Digital Innovation Hub

Request Amount: $3,500,000

Intended Recipient: City and County of San Francisco located at 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Explanation: San Francisco is home to some of the world’s most powerful technology companies, yet many young people in underserved neighborhoods remain excluded from the opportunities this industry creates. Mission Bit has spent more than a decade working to close that gap, expanding from serving 300 students in 2018 to more than 2,700 annually today. However, its ability to scale is constrained by the lack of a permanent, dedicated facility where students can learn, create, and envision their futures in technology. This funding would support the creation of the Digital Innovation Hub, a first-of-its-kind community learning space designed for San Francisco high school students. The Hub is expected to serve more than 2,000 students annually, providing year-round access to emerging technologies shaping the global economy. The facility would include a professional-grade computer lab for AI and coding, a fabrication lab with 3D printing and prototyping equipment, flexible space for student showcases and community events, and dedicated offices for staff and student support. The Digital Innovation Hub would serve as a complement to San Francisco’s tech sector—a place where local youth, including many from low-income communities, can build the skills and confidence to enter and shape these industries. Through its partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District and its accredited Digital Innovation Academy, Mission Bit has demonstrated both the demand for and the capacity to deliver high-quality computer science education at scale. The facility would enable the organization to serve more students, more consistently, with stronger resources than are currently available. San Francisco’s tech economy generates billions in annual revenue and employs hundreds of thousands of people. Its young residents would benefit from a space that reflects that ambition and invests in their potential to contribute to it.

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Project Name: Multi-Service Center South Shelter

Request Amount: $2,726,500

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing located at 440 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Explanation: The MSC South Shelter, located at 525 5th Street in San Francisco, is one of the largest emergency shelters in Northern California, serving up to 329 individuals each night. Housed in a city-owned facility, MSC South is a legacy site that has been operated by the St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco since 1985 and remains a vital component of the City’s shelter system. The building’s roof, last replaced in 1991, has exceeded its useful life and requires full replacement to maintain a safe, water-tight structure and ensure continuity of operations. A 2018 seismic evaluation conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Works assigned the facility a Seismic Hazard Rating 4 (SHR 4), the City’s highest risk classification, indicating a significant likelihood of partial or total collapse during a major seismic event. Given the prohibitive cost of retrofitting this aging structure, the City is pursuing plans for a new, modern facility. This effort includes demolition of the existing building and the design of a new adult emergency shelter that will be seismically resilient, energy efficient, and better suited to meet the needs of individuals experiencing homelessness—while maintaining current shelter capacity. In 2023, the City funded a development and zoning study to support this effort. The requested funding would build upon that work and enable the City to advance the design of this critical project.

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Project Name: Next Door Shelter

Request Amount: $2,000,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing located at 440 Turk Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Explanation: The Next Door Shelter, located at 1001 Polk Street in San Francisco, is one of the largest emergency shelters in Northern California, serving up to 334 adults each night. Operated by Five Keys School and Programs in a city-owned facility, it is a longstanding and essential component of San Francisco’s shelter system. However, a 2018 seismic evaluation conducted by the San Francisco Department of Public Works assigned the building a Seismic Hazard Rating of SHR4—the City’s highest risk category—indicating a significant likelihood of partial or total collapse in the event of a major earthquake. Given the prohibitive cost and limitations of retrofitting an aging structure, this project will support the programming, design, and eventual replacement of the existing facility with a new, purpose-built shelter. The proposed development includes demolition of the current building and construction of a modern, seismically resilient, and energy-efficient facility that maintains existing capacity while significantly improving functionality and service delivery. The new shelter will be designed to better meet the needs of adults experiencing unsheltered homelessness, particularly those in the Tenderloin and Lower Nob Hill neighborhoods. By providing a safe, stable, and dignified indoor environment, this project will not only improve outcomes for individuals experiencing homelessness but also benefit the surrounding community. It advances San Francisco’s broader goals of promoting healthy, clean, and safe streets, while ensuring that critical shelter infrastructure is both resilient and responsive to current and future needs.

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Project Name: Elevator Modernization at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG)

Request Amount: $3,000,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Department of Public Health located at 1145 Market Street, 10th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: The elevator modernization project at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital will replace critical mechanical and electrical components in three elevators, including controllers, door equipment, fixtures, and refurbished doors, along with necessary design, permitting, and project management. These upgrades address aging infrastructure to ensure safe, reliable, and accessible vertical transportation throughout the hospital. This investment strengthens a vital public health institution that serves as the city’s provider of last resort, delivering care to all residents regardless of their ability to pay. Reliable elevator service is essential to hospital operations—supporting timely patient transport, emergency response, and access to critical services—making this project fundamental to maintaining quality care and patient safety. Located in the Mission District, the hospital serves a diverse population from across San Francisco, including uninsured and underinsured patients. By modernizing essential infrastructure, this project ensures the hospital can continue to provide equitable, efficient, and compassionate care while meeting the needs of the communities it serves.

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Project Name: San Francisco Ferry Terminal

Request Amount: $1,000,000

Intended Recipient: Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District located at P.O. Box 29000, Presidio Station, San Francisco, CA, 94129

Explanation: The San Francisco Ferry Terminal Rehabilitation Project will deliver critical upgrades to a vital regional transit hub that has served the Bay Area for nearly five decades. Supporting more than 1.5 million passengers annually, the terminal is approaching the end of its useful life for key structural and operational systems. This project will rehabilitate the structural steel truss and roof system, modernize the public address system to ensure effective emergency communications, and upgrade lighting to improve visibility, safety, and overall user experience. Together, these improvements will bring the facility into a state of good repair and ensure it can continue to operate safely and reliably. As a primary gateway for commuters and visitors traveling by water into San Francisco, the ferry terminal plays an essential role in the region’s transportation network and local economy. The project will benefit a diverse population of daily riders, including workers, seniors, and individuals with disabilities, by enhancing accessibility and safety throughout the facility. By maintaining and improving this critical transit option, the project also supports broader regional goals by reducing congestion on bridges and highways and lowering transportation-related emissions. Ensuring the long-term functionality of the ferry terminal is a high priority investment that strengthens mobility, supports economic activity, and enhances the overall resilience of the Bay Area’s transportation system.

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Project Name: San Francisco Civic Grove

Request Amount: $1,750,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Public Library located at 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102

Explanation: The San Francisco Civic Grove at Fulton Plaza will establish permanent, flexible civic infrastructure to support performances, cultural events, and community gatherings. The project will install a permanent performance stage, integrated utilities—including power and lighting—and enhanced sound capacity, helping to activate and humanize the space while reducing reliance on repeated temporary installations for public events and the Heart of the City Farmers’ Market. Located in front of the San Francisco Main Library, planned improvements also include site restoration and upgraded electrical and lighting systems to support ongoing public programming and community use. Situated in the Tenderloin neighborhood, the Main Library serves as both the area’s branch library and the City’s primary library facility, providing essential services to residents citywide. This investment will revitalize a highly utilized public plaza, expand access to community-centered programming, and strengthen the Library’s role as a hub for civic life, cultural expression, and inclusive public engagement.

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Project Name: SF Market Campus Safety and Security Project

Request Amount: $1,428,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) located at 1 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: The San Francisco Wholesale Produce Market (SF Market) is the City’s original—and only—wholesale produce exchange and has been a cornerstone of the Bay Area’s food economy for over 100 years. As the nation’s only non-profit managed wholesale produce market of its scale, it provides the infrastructure, programs, and partnerships that allow hundreds of farmers, food businesses, and communities to thrive. The Market supports more than 500 jobs across 18 merchant businesses and serves growers from 38 counties, moving millions of pounds of fresh produce annually through its 416,000-square-foot facility in Bayview Hunters Point. Its award-winning Food Recovery Program is the City’s largest single source of recovered and donated food, providing critical support to food-insecure families. Recognized by the City for its essential role in food access, goods movement, and resiliency, the Market functions as vital public infrastructure, ensuring a reliable supply chain and acting as a safety net during emergencies. Protecting this asset is critical: the Campus Safety and Security Project will install perimeter fencing, vehicular and pedestrian gates, advanced access controls, signage, safety striping, and landscaping. These improvements, part of the Market’s multi-decade Reinvestment and Expansion Plan to modernize aging 1960s-era facilities, will enhance operational safety, ensure compliance with the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), and strengthen the resiliency of the region’s food system. By securing this critical infrastructure, the SF Market will continue to support the Bay Area’s food economy, safeguard public health, and advance the City’s priorities of community safety and food security.

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Project Name: SFO Rescue Fire Engine 31 Replacement

Request Amount: $1,237,500

Intended Recipient: City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport located at P.O. Box 8097, San Francisco, CA, 94128

Explanation: This project will fund the replacement of Rescue Fire Engine 31, a critical piece of emergency response equipment at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) that is nearing the end of its Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR) Part 139 and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommended 10-year service life. As the Bay Area’s largest airport and a vital regional transportation hub serving more than 54 million passengers annually, SFO depends on fully operational, modern firefighting apparatus to ensure the safety and continuity of its operations. The San Francisco Fire Department’s Airport Division is responsible for providing comprehensive emergency services at SFO, including aircraft rescue and firefighting, emergency medical response, hazardous materials mitigation, fire prevention, and safety training for airport personnel. Rescue Fire Engine 31 plays a central role in these operations, supporting rapid response to aircraft incidents, passenger evacuations, fuel fires, and medical emergencies. Replacing this engine will ensure compliance with federal safety requirements, maintain critical response times, and strengthen overall firefighting and rescue capacity at the airport. This investment directly enhances public safety for millions of travelers, airport employees, and surrounding communities, while protecting essential infrastructure and supporting the continued reliability of a key regional transportation asset.

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Project Name: Domestic Violence Shelter Repairs

Request Amount: $115,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development located at 1 Van Ness Avenue, #5, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: La Casa de las Madres is seeking funding to replace outdated windows in its emergency shelter, a critical improvement that will enhance safety, energy efficiency, and overall living conditions for survivors of domestic violence and their children. The shelter provides a safe, supportive environment alongside comprehensive services, including counseling, advocacy, crisis intervention, and skill-building to help individuals and families heal and rebuild their lives. Installing new windows will improve security, reduce energy costs, and create a more stable and comfortable space that supports recovery. The upgrade will also decrease ongoing maintenance needs, allowing more resources to be directed toward essential, client-centered services. Each year, La Casa de las Madres serves a high volume of district residents, including low-income families and individuals at immediate risk, through emergency shelter and long-term stabilization services. Investing in these facility improvements will strengthen a trusted, community-based resource and reinforce the local safety net. By enhancing the safety and quality of the shelter environment, La Casa de las Madres will be better positioned to support healing, stability, and recovery for those in crisis while sustaining consistent, high-quality care. This project will have a direct and measurable impact by improving shelter conditions, reducing operational costs, and ensuring the infrastructure needed to support long-term safety and resilience for survivors and their families.

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Project Name: Pier 15 Modernization and Upgrades

Request Amount: $3,000,000

Intended Recipient: Port of San Francisco located at Pier 1, The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA, 94111

Explanation: The Port of San Francisco requests federal support for critical interior lighting upgrades at Pier 15 along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. In November 2010, the Exploratorium entered into a 66-year lease with the City and County of San Francisco, through the San Francisco Port Commission, establishing a long-term partnership to steward this vital public asset. As part of the Embarcadero waterfront and one of the few remaining deep-water berths, Pier 15 plays a critical role in public access, safety, and the City’s emergency preparedness and response infrastructure. The proposed project will replace 272 aging lighting fixtures and modernize lighting controls at the Exploratorium, enhancing safety, operational reliability, and energy efficiency. After more than thirteen years of continuous use, the existing lighting systems have reached the end of their service life. Advances in LED and lighting technology provide an opportunity to improve performance through brighter, more durable fixtures with optimized optics. The upgrades will reduce energy consumption, decrease grid dependency, and support long-term sustainability, while improving lighting quality throughout Pier 15 for staff and visitors. This project will directly benefit residents of California’s 11th Congressional District, as the Exploratorium attracts over 600,000 multigenerational visitors annually, with nearly half—approximately 290,000—residing in the Bay Area. Local families comprise 21% of visitors, and local adults 28%, reflecting strong and sustained community engagement. By enhancing the visitor experience and facilitating hands-on exploration of complex scientific and environmental systems, the project will inspire curiosity, discovery, and stewardship among residents of all ages.

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Project Name: Richmond District Community Music Center

Request Amount: $2,100,000

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Human Services Agency, Department of Disability and Aging Services located at 2 Gough Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: The Community Music Center (CMC) seeks support through Community Project Funding to secure a new permanent home for its Richmond District Branch at 3650–3654 Balboa Street, a 3,657-square-foot facility in San Francisco’s Richmond District. Following more than four decades of operating at the Richmond Neighborhood Center, CMC must relocate due to the loss of its current leased space. This project will ensure uninterrupted access to music education and community programming for West Side residents while creating an opportunity to expand services and deepen neighborhood partnerships. Funding will support the lease—with an option to purchase—and essential tenant improvements to transform the Balboa Street building into a fully accessible, high-quality arts and education space. Planned upgrades include improvements to classrooms and practice rooms, acoustic treatments, lighting and ceiling repairs, and general modernization of finishes. Capital improvements will address critical building needs such as window repair or replacement, water intrusion mitigation, ADA accessibility upgrades including an elevator and restrooms, and life-safety enhancements. CMC’s Richmond District Branch currently serves more than 600 students ages 5 to 100, all from low-income households, through private lessons, group classes, and ensemble programs led by 40 teaching artists and supported by administrative staff. The new facility will provide additional capacity to serve more students, expand programming, and host free and low-cost performances and community events. By securing a permanent home, this project stabilizes a long-standing cultural institution and strengthens its ability to serve diverse residents of all ages and abilities. It will also establish a vibrant community hub on Balboa Street, supporting partnerships with local schools, senior centers, libraries, and neighborhood organizations, and contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of the Richmond District.

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Project Name: Intergenerational Violence Prevention Project

Request Amount: $1,185,560

Intended Recipient: San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development located at 1 Van Ness Avenue, #5, San Francisco, CA, 94103

Explanation: This project will establish an intergenerational model to prevent and address elder abuse and gender-based violence. Led by the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) of API Legal Outreach—high school–aged youth—the initiative will bring youth and seniors together in prevention and intervention efforts. The project will invest in essential equipment and infrastructure to support programming, including technology for educational workshops, counseling spaces, media production tools, and school- and community-based materials. These resources will enable consistent delivery of educational, counseling, and legal services, as well as the development of training curricula for schools, community organizations, healthcare providers, and public agencies. By prioritizing direct program support and organizational capacity, this initiative ensures a sustainable, community-driven approach to violence prevention in San Francisco.

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