Thompson secures $3.1 million for Napa County community projects
Yountville to receive $250,000
Three projects in Napa County will receive a total of $3,100,000 in funding from U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson’s community project funding requests.
The projects include a $2 million in federal funds for the Napa River Ecology Center. In American Canyon. Also in the funding grants are $850,000 for the Napa Valley Vine Trail Project and $250,000 for the city of Yountville Microgrid Project.
“On behalf of the American Canyon City Council, I want thank Congressman Thompson for securing this $2.0 million federal investment in the Eco Center Project,” said American Canyon Mayor Pierre Washington.
“This new funding helps moves this vision to reality in 2026. As the future home of the American Canyon Community and Parks Foundation, the Eco Center will strengthen education, inspire stewardship, expand public access,and create a destination where residents and visitors will forge unmatched connections with the natural resources that make this location along the Napa River wetlands special for generations to come.”
“Congressman Thompson’s leadership and long-standing commitment to the Napa River Ecology Center have been instrumental in bringing this project to a shovel-ready stage,” said Janelle Sellick, executive director of the Napa River Ecology Center.
“With this latest $2 million in federal funding, building on the $800,000 he secured in previous years, his support has been instrumental in moving the project from vision to reality,” she added. “With its focus on stewardship, education and conservation, the Napa River Ecology Center will become a vital community resource for generations to come. We are honored by the Congressman’s support and excited for what lies ahead.”
Also in the funding grants are $850,000 for the Napa Valley Vine Trail Project and $250,000 for the city of Yountville Microgrid Project.
Shawn White, executive director of the Napa Valley Vine Trail, said, “This community project funding turned years of planning into unstoppable momentum. The Yountville–St. Helena Link will connect three segments of the 47-mile alternative transportation Napa Valley Vine Trail. It is the catalyst that accelerates alignment survey, environmental review, and engineering to turn a long-envisioned project into a tangible reality.
“With matching investments from the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition, Napa County and the city of St. Helena, the project has completed three critical phases: project approval and environmental documentation, plans, specifications, and estimates. In a rural agricultural community that attracts millions of people worldwide, the Vine Trail demonstrates the strength of community connections, sustainability, and accessibility for all.”
Yountville Mayor Margie Mohler and Vice Mayor Pam Reeves said the federal funding “affirms our commitment to climate resiliency and sustainable development. These funds will help us advance environmentally responsible design, reduce our long-term environmental impact and strengthen our community’s ability to adapt to a changing climate.”
Community Project Funding
Each year, members of Congress may direct federal funding to community projects through the appropriations process. There are no guarantees that community projects will all be funded, and the projects are competitively evaluated by the Committee on Appropriations.
“These investments will make a real difference for Napa County families,” said Thompson. “From improving grid resiliency in the face of natural disasters to expanding outdoor recreation and educational opportunities for people of all ages, this funding will help improve safety and life in Napa County. I’m proud to deliver funding that strengthens our communities and improve quality of life across our district.”
Rep. Thompson secured $13,317,000 total for projects in California’s Fourth District for the fiscal year 2026.
