Several projects in Western Maryland could become a reality, if $8.6 million in federal requests are approved. Projects receiving the largest funding requests include the proposed Canal Place River Park and a million dollars for water and sanitary upgrades for the town of Grantsville. Smaller scale projects include $500,000 for a teacher residency program at Frostburg State University and a request of $444,000 for a childcare center in Frostburg.