Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District Receives $1M in Federal Funding for Road Repairs

The funding will support repairs on approximately 1 mile of decades-old internal cemetery roadways.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District (CVPCD) announced that it will receive $1 million in federal funding to rehabilitate its roads. The funding, secured through Community Project Funding requested by Congressman Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert), will cover roughly 70% of the $1.4 million repair project. CVPCD is hopeful the work can begin in late 2026 or early 2027, pending finalization of a formal construction timeline.

Why it matters

The Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District serves families from several communities throughout the eastern Coachella Valley, and the road repairs will help improve access and maintenance of the cemetery grounds, including the Veterans Memorial located on the property.

The details

The federal funding will support repairs on approximately 1 mile of decades-old internal cemetery roadways, including those surrounding the Veterans Memorial located at 82925 Avenue 52 in Coachella. While the funds have been appropriated by Congress, CVPCD will be working with the federal government in the coming months to finalize the agreement and begin planning the project.

  • The federal funding was secured in March 2026.
  • CVPCD is hopeful the road repair work can begin in late 2026 or early 2027, pending finalization of a formal construction timeline.

The players

Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District

A public cemetery district that serves families from Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio, Coachella, and communities throughout the eastern Coachella Valley. The district was formed on August 8, 1927 and covers approximately 3,450 square miles with over 24,000 interments and 15,000 grave markers.

Congressman Raul Ruiz

A Democratic representative from California's 36th congressional district, which includes the Coachella Valley. He secured the $1 million in federal funding for the CVPCD road repair project through Community Project Funding.

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What they’re saying

“I'm proud to bring these resources home, and I'll keep fighting for investments that make life more affordable for working people.”

— Congressman Raul Ruiz (Patch.com)

What’s next

CVPCD will be working with the federal government in the coming months to finalize the agreement and begin planning the $1.4 million road repair project, with the goal of starting construction in late 2026 or early 2027.

The takeaway

This federal funding will allow the Coachella Valley Public Cemetery District to make critical infrastructure improvements to its internal roadways, ensuring continued access and maintenance of the cemetery grounds, including the Veterans Memorial, for the communities it serves.