27 Feb 2026

Congressman Eric Sorensen Announces $1.8M in Federal Funding to Support Local Families Through Head Start

By Brittany Hardaway

ROCK ISLAND, ILLINOIS (February 27, 2026) — Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) is proud to announce that Project NOW Inc has been awarded $1,845,266 in federal funding through the US Department of Health and Human Services for Head Start programming in the Quad Cities. The grant will support early childhood education and services for children and families across the region.

14 Jan 2026

Rep Eric Sorensen Secures Over $33 Million in Federal Community Project Funding for Illinois’ 17th District

By Brittany Hardaway

WASHINGTON DC (January 14, 2026) — Representative Eric Sorensen (IL-17) has announced that he has secured more than $33 million in federal Community Project Funding for communities across Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, with over $25 million invested directly in the Quad Cities region to strengthen critical water, sewer, and river infrastructure.

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