Beatty Delivers Significant Funding for Ohio’s Third; Protecting Jewish Community, Investing in High-Need Youth, Strengthening University Research and Mental Health Services

COLUMBUS, OH — Today, U.S. Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) announced over $5.6 million in Congressional funding, to invest in community projects in Central Ohio. This critical funding will meet the needs of communities across Ohio’s Third Congressional District; investing in innovation, research, and increased safety and opportunity for vulnerable communities. The funding is made possible by the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, which passed the House on January 8, 2026, and passed the Senate today. It now awaits President Trump’s signature.  

“Investing in vulnerable communities, while strengthening our education and innovation initiatives, is critical to growing Columbus’ industry and closing the gaps,” said Congresswoman Beatty, “I’m proud to have secured over $5.6 million dollars for these diverse initiatives that serve so many corners of Columbus.”

“These are timely, important issues that deserve our support, and I look forward to securing as much additional funding as possible in the future, for Columbus’ community projects.”

Specifically, Beatty secured the investment of:

• $3,031,000 for The Ohio State University to purchase research equipment for laboratories, and make related renovations to accommodate the equipment, at The Ohio State University's regional campuses located in Lima, Marion, Mansfield, and Newark. 
• $1,031,000 for The Ohio State University’s Center for Automotive Research to purchase equipment to support research, development and validation, and education of advanced vehicle technologies with a focus on the connectivity, automation, cybersecurity, and efficiency of commercial vehicles, including passenger and freight vehicles.
• $650,000 for the Bexley Police Department to develop and deploy a Synagogue Resource Officer program for the community of Bexley. 
• $600,000 for the Columbus Literacy Council to implement the Pathways to Promise Early Intervention Program to improve youth outcomes. 
• $300,000 for Otterbein University to integrate its mental health services and campus safety components. 

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