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Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the Second Congressional District has received $1,166,690 from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF) to expand high-speed internet access for Colorado students.

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse has secured $1 million in federal funding to create a joint bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering between Adams State University and Colorado State University. The program will expand STEM Education to historically underserved students in rural Colorado, and is supported by several Colorado-based companies.

Washington, D.C.— Today, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that two Colorado based research and innovation centers have been awarded federal funding from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to support advancements in green building technology.

In August, Congressman Neguse toured the site of the new facility, see photos here.

Washington, D.C.—Congressman Joe Neguse has secured  $275,000 in federal funding for the Boulder Strong Resource Center, and $275,000 to support CU Boulder’s Rural Partnership Outreach Program. The Boulder Strong Resource Center began offering mental health services to the greater Boulder community in the wake of the March 22 mass shooting that took place in Boulder.

Washington, D.C.—This week, Congressman Joe Neguse, Congressman Ed Perlmutter and Congressman Jason Crow secured $2 million in federal funding to create a multidisciplinary Domestic Violence High Risk Team in Adams County. The Domestic Violence team would provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, including shelter, legal aid, and emergency health services.

Washington, D.C. — On the one-year anniversary, Congressman Joe Neguse announced that the American Rescue Plan has delivered over $516 million to 73 Colorado colleges and universities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.