Dear Cambrians,

The Cambria Community Services District (CCSD) is pleased to announce that the Cambria CSD Fire Apparatus Replacement Project has secured $935,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF), included in this week’s federal appropriations bill.

In May 2025, CCSD received official notification from the Office of Representative Jimmy Panetta that the project had been selected for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations cycle and submitted to the Appropriations Committee, marking the first step in the federal funding process. Final approval was anticipated later in the year, and this week’s passage of the appropriations bill confirms full federal funding for the project.

The CPF award will support the replacement of aging fire apparatus critical to the Cambria Fire Department’s emergency response capabilities. As with most CPF awards, funding will be provided through a reimbursement process, requiring the district to complete eligible project activities before federal reimbursement is issued.

Additionally, over the last three years, the District has successfully secured several additional grants and funding sources totaling $2,045,500, including:

• New Skatepark Facility Grant – $600,000 through the Land & Water Conservation Fund
• Skatepark Restroom Grant – $47,500 from the Cambria Tourism Board
• Veterans Hall Renovation Grant – $60,000 from the Cambria Tourism Board
• Stuart St Tank Replacement EPA Grant – $375,000 from the EPA
• EV Charging Station Grant – $20,000 from the Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
• EV Charging Station Incentive – $8,000 from PG&E

These achievements are a testament to the dedication, expertise, and tireless efforts of our District staff. Their creativity, professionalism, and commitment to serving the Cambria community have allowed us to secure critical funding that enhances our public facilities, improves infrastructure, and strengthens community resources. The staff’s teamwork, problem-solving skills, and proactive approach make these successes possible and demonstrate the extraordinary talent and passion within our organization.

We are extremely grateful for Congressman Panetta and congressional aide Diane Zannotti for their continued support of Cambria and their commitment to strengthening public safety in our community.

We also thank the Cambria Fire Safe Focus Group and the North Coast Advisory Council for providing letters of support, as well as our many community partners whose contributions make these accomplishments possible. We will continue to keep the community informed as these projects progress and as we pursue additional opportunities to enhance Cambria’s resilience.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Matthew McElhenie
General Manager