$1 Million in Federal Funding Secured for Infrastructure Improvements at Coachella Valley Public Cemetery

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District has secured $1 million in federal funding to support infrastructure improvements at its cemetery grounds.

The funding was obtained through a community project request by Congressman Raul Ruiz and was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Bill.

The investment will help fund repairs to approximately one mile of aging roadways serving the cemetery, including those surrounding the Veterans Memorial. The upgrades aim to improve access and safety for visitors traveling through the grounds.

The full project is expected to cost about $1.4 million. Officials say all federal funds for the project have already been appropriated by Congress.

Cemetery officials plan to work with federal partners in the coming months to finalize agreements and begin detailed planning for the improvements.

Construction is currently slated to begin in fall 2026 or early 2027.