Congressional earmarks in CO
Projects Congress paid for by name in the annual spending laws: House Community Project Funding and Senate Congressionally Directed Spending, FY2022–FY2024. 40 provisions worth $68.80M match.
By year
- FY2023 $68.80M · 40
FY2025: none (a full-year continuing resolution). FY2026: enacted, not yet in GAO's data.
Requesting members
- John W. Hickenlooper Sen. CO · $46.81M · 25
- Michael F. Bennet Sen. CO · $42.73M · 24
- Diana DeGette Rep. CO · $16.86M · 10
- Jason Crow Rep. CO · $11.24M · 7
- Joe Neguse Rep. CO · $5.97M · 4
- Ed Perlmutter Rep. CO · $5.35M · 3
A project with several requesters counts for each of them.
By agency
- Department of Housing and Urban Development $68.80M · 40
Largest provisions
| FY | Project and recipient | Agency | Requested by | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Town of Empire Water Infrastructure Town of Empire · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Joseph Neguse CO | $4.00M $4.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Global Energy Park Educational Walkways State of Colorado · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Ed Perlmutter CO | $4.00M $4.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Clarion Inn Hotel Colorado Coalition for the Homeless · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Diana DeGette CO | $4.00M $4.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Roots- A Community Hub for Newcomers in Colorado Project Worthmore · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Jason Crow CO | $4.00M $4.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Alameda Avenue Warren Village INC · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $4.00M $4.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Archway Communities Park Hill Campus Rehabilitation Archway Housing & Services Inc · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $3.00M $3.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Dr. Felix Gilbert King's Crossing Affordable Housing Restoration Christian Ministries · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO | $3.00M $3.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Hope Springs High Impact Innovative Affordable Housing Greeley-Weld Habitat for Humanity · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $2.56M $2.56M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Martin Luther King Jr. Library Improvements Project City of Aurora · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Jason Crow CO | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Village on San Juan Development CASA of the 7th Judicial District · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Las Bodegas Community Center Renovations Latino Cultural Arts Center · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Clifton Community Campus-Early Childhood Education Training Center Community Hall Mesa County · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Ute Mountain Ute Tribe- Rodeo Drive Multi-Family Housing Development Ute Mountain Ute Tribe · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $2.50M $2.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Nest Neighborhoods The City and County of Denver · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Servicios de La Raza La Raza Services, Inc. dba Servicios de La Raza · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Diana DeGette CO | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | The Source Renovation and Expansion for Youth Experiencing Homelessness TGTHR Boulder · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $2.00M $2.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | I-70 Remnant Parcels for Community Restoration Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $1.55M $1.55M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Colorado Freedom Memorial Center Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundation · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Jason Crow CO | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Tri-Cities Ready to Work Program City of Littleton · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Jason Crow CO | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Mile High United Way United for Families Childcare Center Mile High United Way · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | YWCA of Pueblo Childcare Center Development YWCA of Pueblo · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $1.50M $1.50M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Wapiti Commons Affordable Homeownership Development Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $1.20M $1.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Food Bank of the Rockies Food Bank of the Rockies · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $1.20M $1.20M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado-Delivery Trucks Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO | $1.05M $1.05M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Cleo Parker Campus Expansion New Dance Theatre, Inc. dba Cleo Parker Robinson Dance · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Villa Park Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, Inc · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $1.00M $1.00M obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | West End Housing & Blight Remediation Project West End Economic Development Corporation · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $900.0K $900.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Summit County Child Care Center Summit County Government · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Joseph Neguse CO | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Denver Public Library The City and County of Denver · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Diana DeGette CO | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | 16th St Mall Reconstruction The City and County of Denver · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | We Don't Waste Wedontwaste, Inc. dba We Don't Waste · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Diana DeGette CO | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Adams County · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Jason Crow CO, Representative Ed Perlmutter CO | $750.0K $750.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Veterans Community Project Transitional Housing Veterans Community Project · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Joseph Neguse CO | $650.0K $650.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Food Bank Vehicles Project Food Bank of the Rockies · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Jason Crow CO | $650.0K $650.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Food Bank Donation Facilities Food Bank of the Rockies · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Ed Perlmutter CO | $600.0K $600.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund Lyons Emergency & Assistance Fund, LEAF · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Joseph Neguse CO | $575.0K $575.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Affordable Housing Modular Factory City of Boulder Department of Housing & Human Services · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $506.0K $506.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Mothership Urban Peak · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO, Representative Diana DeGette CO | $413.9K $413.9K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Child Advocacy Center Construction for the Pikes Peak Region Children's Advocacy Center for the Pikes Peak Region Inc · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Senator Michael Bennet CO, Senator John Hickenlooper CO | $360.0K $360.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
| 2023 | Providence at the Heights (PATH) Project Second Chance Center · CO | Department of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | Representative Jason Crow CO | $340.0K $340.0K obligated by 9/30/23 |
Enacted earmarks from GAO's Tracking the Funds data (FY2022-FY2024). FY2025 had none (a full-year continuing resolution); FY2026's are enacted but not yet in GAO's data. Amounts are what the law provided, not what was spent. Source: GAO, Tracking the Funds. Requesters are matched to today's members of Congress by name and state; former members show as GAO wrote them.