DeGette Community Project Funding Requests Signed Into Law as Part of CJS and THUD Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) announced that twelve Community Project Funding (CPF) requests she championed for Denver were signed into law as part of the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) and Transportation–Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations packages. Together, this $16,050,000 investment will support cutting-edge research and workforce development, strengthen public safety, expand affordable housing, modernize critical infrastructure, and promote energy efficiency and resilience across the Denver metro area.
“These investments reflect a clear commitment to Denver’s future and were shaped by local leaders and institutions. They demonstrate how federal investments can make a major difference on the ground,” said DeGette. “By funding innovative research, strengthening public safety, expanding affordable housing, modernizing infrastructure, and improving energy efficiency, we are making smart, forward-looking investments that will improve quality of life and create opportunity in Denver. These investments will ensure Denver remains a leader in both economic growth and community well-being.”
The following Community Project Funding requests were included in the final appropriations package:
City and County of Denver: Shelter for People Experiencing Homelessness
Funding Level: $2,000,000
This funding will be used to acquire and operate sites to provide essential public services for people experiencing homelessness, as well as permit and operate 3,000 long-term affordable housing units. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
University of Denver – Quantum Computing Research and Workforce Development
Funding Level: $1,031,000
This funding will be used to purchase advanced equipment to enhance quantum computing research and support workforce development and economic growth opportunities for students at the University of Denver. This request was also supported by Senator John Hickenlooper.
Regis University – Center for Cyber Security Defense
Funding Level: $1,031,000
This funding will support renovations and equipment for a new, state-of-the-art training space, providing students with high-performance computing infrastructure and AI-driven cyber defense tools to advance education, workforce development, and innovation.
Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) – Transit to Transformation Program
Funding Level: $30,000
This funding will expand transportation access for individuals reentering society after incarceration, helping remove a key barrier to employment and advance the goals of stability and successful reintegration.
City and County of Denver – Fentanyl Investigation and Interdiction Program
Funding Level: $208,000
This funding will allow Denver to purchase specialized equipment to help investigators identify fentanyl, xylazine, and other emerging synthetic drugs in real time, strengthening efforts to combat the overdose crisis. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
City and County of Denver on behalf of Denver Health: Central Utility Plant Critical Infrastructure
Funding Level: $1,200,000
This funding will be used to replace the cooling tower at the Central Utility Plant, which is three-years past its useful life. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
Denver Housing Authority: 655 Broadway, Window Replacement Project
Funding Level: $2,000,000
This funding will be used for the replacement of 670 vacuum-insulated glass windows to promote energy efficiency by reducing heating and cooling needs and ensuring long-term sustainability of the structure at 655 Broadway, which provides 110 units of permanently affordable housing for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Colorado Department of Local Affairs on behalf of the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless: Renaissance at Civic Center Apartments Renovation
Funding Level: $1,200,000
This funding will be used for the renovation of the historic Civic Center Apartments in downtown Denver to include kitchen and private bathroom facilities; repair HVAC, plumbing, and security systems; and maintain 120 units of supportive housing. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
City and County of Denver: Services for Electrification, Energy Efficiency, and Resiliency
Funding Level: $1,000,000
This funding will be used to provide home energy upgrades for low- and middle-income homeowners and deed-restricted affordable housing in Disproportionately Impacted Communities in collaboration with the local utility and Denver Housing Authority (DHA). This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
City and County of Denver: Energy Efficiency Improvements at City Facilities
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used to conduct the design and construction of building repairs at public facing city facilities to increase their energy efficiency and cooling capacity. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
RTD: Downtown Track Replacement
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used for the design and replacement of 13,000 feet of rail across eight stations in downtown Denver. This request was also supported by Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper.
Community College of Denver: LODO Architecture and Design Campus
Funding Level: $850,000
This funding will be used to support campus expansion into the Lower Downtown (LODO) area for CCD’s arts, graphic design, and architecture programs by renovating the existing space that was formerly Tattered Cover Bookstore.