Colorado Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper have announced that $2.5 million in congressionally directed spending will be put toward a business and industrial park in Craig.

The funds were included in the passage of the first of two federally funded bills for fiscal year 2024, which dedicated over $129 million toward 120 Colorado projects.

Hickenlooper previously stated that “we’re helping Colorado grow by ensuring we get our fair share.”

In addition to the funds earmarked for the City of Craig, the bipartisan package will fund six federal agencies including much needed support for families facing hunger, funding for community health centers and significant resources to combat drought and provide reliable water in the West.

“Throughout this process, I’ve sat down with municipalities, nonprofits and leaders across the state to hear directly about the challenges their communities face and how Washington can be a better partner,” Bennet said. “From funding water infrastructure in Lamar to a business park in Craig and a housing affordability project in Fort Collins, these investments will help Coloradans meet the changing needs of their communities.”

The legislation will now advance to President Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

The Senate is currently working to pass another six fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills which could include additional funding for Colorado projects.

“From affordable housing to infrastructure projects, this is a bill with Colorado needs written all over it,” Hickenlooper said. “These projects came from Coloradans, for Coloradans. And there’s more to come.”