An overview of County-approved projects requesting federal funding in FY27. This resource is designed to assist legislative leaders in evaluating priority initiatives.
Earmarks are requested, reviewed, and awarded as part of the federal budget process, which operates on a fiscal‑year cycle (October 1–September 30). Each year, counties and other local agencies submit new project requests tied to that specific federal fiscal year.
Snapshot
Total number of projects | Total funding Requesting | Total funding secured |
|---|---|---|
10 | $45,960,000 |
Status summary
| Project | Status |
|---|---|
| Crime Lab Network Infrastructure Migration | Project milestones span FY25-26 through FY27-28. |
| Dana Point Harbor Dock and Patrol Building Renovation | If funded, Earmark dollars would support design and construction. No project start-date. |
| Emergency Operations Center | Project is shovel-ready. If awarded, funds will support design and engineering, construction, equipment (including information technology and audio-visual equipment), and furniture costs. Personnel costs incurred directly by the County would include project management and design personnel. |
| John Wayne Airport Generation and Distribution Upgrades | |
| Newport Beach Harbor Patrol Boat Procurement | Not started, funds would be used to support purchase of the two patrol boats |
| Orangewood Children and Family Center Renovations | In progress. |
| Overwatch Monitoring System Implementation | Will be implemented in FY26-27. |
| Patrol Vehicle Modernization | Project is shovel-ready. |
| Public Protection Vehicle Procurement | Project is shovel-ready. One-time funds would allow purchase of vehicles. |
| Ted Craig Regional Park Improvements |
What Are County Earmarks?
County earmarks are direct federal funding requests made by a county to support specific local projects. These funds are set aside — or “earmarked” — in the federal budget to address community needs such as public safety, infrastructure, health services, housing, parks, and more.
What Earmark Funding Supports
Earmark funding supports specific community projects that improve services, infrastructure, safety, and quality of life for residents. These federal dollars help counties address local priorities that may not otherwise receive dedicated funding.
How Earmarks Work
Earmarks are one‑time federal funding requests that local governments submit each year as part of the federal fiscal‑year budget process. Counties identify priority community projects — such as infrastructure improvements, public safety equipment, housing and health initiatives — and send those proposals to their federal representatives for consideration. Congress reviews and may include approved projects in that year’s budget, and once funded, the County receives a targeted allocation to complete the specified project.
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