Boston (March 8, 2024) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today announced their successful efforts to secure more than $3 million in federal funding for energy and water resources, housing and urban development, and science supporting fivecommunity-based projects across Cape Cod and the Islands.

“Cape Cod’s elected and community leaders are dedicated to making the region a healthier, cleaner, safer, and more just place to live. I am proud to work with my Congressional delegation partners to bring important investments directly to Cape communities and initiatives to further regional goals,” said Senator Markey. “These investments in early education, marine research, and harbor infrastructure will make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.”

“I fought alongside Senator Markey and Representative Keating to secure millions of dollars in federal funds to replace the Bourne and Sagamore bridges. And now, it’s great to announce more federal investments — this time, for community projects across the Cape,” said Senator Warren. “From constructing a new childcare facility in Mashpee to funding that revitalizes our harbors and invests in Massachusetts fishers, we’re continuing to build a Cape and Islands that residents can be proud to call home.”

Cape Cod is home to five projects that have received funding in the FY24 funding package, including:

·         $1,000,000 for the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe to construct a 6,650 square foot childcare facility for children ages six weeks to five years old.

·         $2,000,000 for Coonamessett Farm Foundation, to provide Massachusetts fishers with the necessary equipment and training to further develop their ability to collect and disseminate oceanographic and fisheries data.

·         $250,000 for Woodwell Climate Research Center’s for the Science on the Fly project and to purchase new equipment and increase staffing to improve the lab’s capacity.

·         $200,000 for Provincetown’s Center for Coastal Studies to support the Center’s humpback whale research program. 

·         $250,000 for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support maintenance dredging in Edgartown Harbor on Martha’s Vineyard. 

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