Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) has delivered $2 million in federal funding to Colonial Behavioral Health in Williamsburg. The funds, secured through the Community Project Funding (CPF) appropriations process, will be used for the development of a new healthcare campus. The allocation was included in the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 – Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2026, which was passed by the House and signed into law on November 12, 2025.
“CPFs allow the federal government to invest money in areas that will make the most difference, and this $2 million investment into Colonial Behavioral Health will transform the way they do care,” said Rep. Wittman. “It was an honor to deliver this historic funding for our community, and I look forward to seeing how this will improve the lives of Virginians and ensure quality, comprehensive health services.”
The funding is intended to support Colonial Behavioral Health’s construction of a new integrated care facility aimed at addressing gaps in outpatient and primary care services. Colonial Behavioral Health serves as the only provider of safety net behavioral health services for uninsured and underinsured residents in the region, serving more than 3,500 individuals each year. The new facility is expected to enhance patient care by improving coordination among healthcare specialties, integrating services, and offering on-site pharmacy options. This expansion aims to increase access to comprehensive care while reducing pressure on emergency services.
Community Project Funding enables Members of Congress to direct federal tax dollars toward district-specific priorities based on their understanding of local needs. According to Congressman Wittman, these projects address urgent issues within Virginia communities and have broad support locally. The CPF allocations are made within existing budget limits and allow representatives like Wittman—who has served Virginia’s 1st District since 2007 after succeeding Jo Ann Davis—to ensure that constituents have input on how federal funds are spent.
Wittman was born in Washington, D.C., in 1959 and currently resides in Montross. He holds a BS from Virginia Tech earned in 1981.
