Murphy, Blumenthal Announce $33 Million For Connecticut Projects In Three Appropriations Bills Passed By Committee, Bringing Total To $109.6 Million For Projects In The State

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) announced the inclusion of $33 million for Congressionally Directed Spending projects in the three Appropriations bills that have been passed by the Committee.

Committee passage is the first step in the process, and funding will only be made available when the bill is passed by Congress and signed into law. Murphy and Blumenthal are committed to pushing for passage and ensuring Connecticut priorities are reflected in the final spending package.

"As a member of the Appropriations committee, my priority is to work with people across Connecticut to identify and secure funding for the projects that make a real difference in our state. I'm proud to have worked with Senator Blumenthal to ensure our federal dollars invest in workforce development programs to give people the skills to secure good-paying jobs, expand access to health care, support the growth of new small businesses, and make major investments in improving infrastructure. I'll keep working to make sure these bills are signed into law and the $109.6 million for Connecticut projects in the budget make it across the finish line," said Murphy.

"This $33 million in federal funding will support critical Connecticut projects across diverse areas - ranging from small business support to innovative health initiatives to crucial environmental upgrades. This committee approval is a significant step toward making these projects a reality for our residents and I will continue working alongside Senator Murphy to ensure these transformative investments are delivered to Connecticut," said Blumenthal.

Murphy and Blumenthal also secured $76.6 million for Connecticut Congressionally Directed Spending projects in the Commerce, Justice, and Science; Agriculture; Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies; Military Construction-Veterans Affairs; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bills.

Connecticut projects, totaling $5.503 million, in the Committee-passed Fiscal-Year 2025 Financial Services and General Government bill, include:

• $102,000 for the Arts Council of Greater New Haven for their Skillbox: Artists as a Small Business Initiative.
• $1,016,000 for Hartford's Black Business Alliance for statewide capacity growth and office expansions.
• $1,000,000 for New Haven's CitySeed for a shared-use commercial kitchen and food business incubator.
• $1,700,000 for CT State Northwestern's Entrepreneurial Center for small business programming.
• $800,000 for SHEBA, Inc., for a small business accelerator and incubator in Hartford.
• $885,000 for the University of Connecticut's Small Business Development Center for digital transformation of Connecticut's small businesses.

Connecticut projects, totaling $25.74 million, in the Committee-passed Fiscal-Year 2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies bill, include:

• $718,000 for Albertus Magnus College for improvements to their nursing program.
• $120,000 for Applied Behavioral Rehabilitation Institute, Inc. and Homes for the Brave for expanding a vocational rehabilitation and educational support program for veterans.
• $98,000 for Arts Council of Greater New Haven for youth arts journalism initiative .
• $189,000 for CCARC, Inc. for a manufacturing internship program for individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
• $371,000 for Child Health and Development Institute of Connecticut, Inc. for a substance use prevention and education program.
• $2,500,000 for City of New Haven for a career learning center.
• $550,000 for Community Health Center, Inc. of Connecticut for environmental and health education.
• $1,000,000 for Connecticut Historical Society dba Connecticut Museum of Culture and History for civic education programs.
• $1,650,000 for Connecticut Junior Republic Association, Inc., dba CJR for school-based behavioral and mental health services.
• $709,000 for Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. for educational programming.
• $1,184,000 for CT Puerto Rican Forum dba Center for Latino Progress for creation of a workforce development program.
• $822,000 for Cornell Scott-Hill Health Corporation for substance use disorder treatment.
• $838,000 for Day Kimball Hospital for facilities and equipment.
• $108,000 for Domestic Violence Crisis Center for youth violence prevention education.
• $325,000 for Elena's Light for programming for refugee families.
• $381,000 for Fair Haven Community Health Clinic, Inc. for behavioral health services.
• $350,000 for Family & Children's Aid, Inc. for facilities and equipment.
• $1,473,000 for Flagman, Inc. for road safety education in Connecticut schools.
• $222,000 for For All Ages, Inc. to support the mental health and wellness of college students.
• $500,000 for Forge City Works for a culinary job training program.
• $559,000 for Future 5 for a college access and success program.
• $105,000 for Global Partnership to End Human Trafficking Corporation for behavioral health services for survivors.
• $585,000 for Hands On Hartford for supportive services for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
• $50,000 for Honor Wellness Center, Inc. for mental health support and training including equipment.
• $231,000 for KNOX, Inc. for the Green Jobs Apprenticeship Program.
• $3,000,000 for Liberation Programs, Inc. for facilities and equipment.
• $263,000 for McCall Foundation, Inc. dba McCall Behavioral Health Network for equipment, including a mobile clinic.
• $75,000 for Middlesex United Way for supportive services for older adults.
• $370,000 for Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board for a re-entry job training program.
• $907,000 for Norwalk Community Health Center, Inc. for equipment, including a mobile unit and information technology.
• $407,000 for Ocean Exploration Trust for an education initiative, including traveling exhibit development.
• $200,000 for SilverSource, Inc. for supportive services for older adults.
• $400,000 for StayWell Health Care Inc. for facilities and equipment, including information technology and an electronic health records system.
• $100,000 for The Children's Law Center, Inc. to support legal representation for children in family court.
• $500,000 for The Housing Collective for a data platform to connect low-income individuals with affordable housing.
• $150,000 for Urban League of Greater Hartford for college success programming including financial aid, school supplies, and the purchase of technology equipment.
• $350,000 for Voices of September 11, Inc. for resources and information for individuals impacted by tragedy.
• $300,000 for Wakeman Memorial Association for after school programming for youth.
• $700,000 for Wesleyan University for improving education programs for formally incarcerated students.
• $380,000 for Windham Region Chamber of Commerce Foundation for mental health and supportive services for veterans.
• $2,000,000 for Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. for prevention programming and behavioral health services for youth.

Connecticut projects, totaling $2.265 million, in the Committee-passed Fiscal Year 2025 Energy and Water Development Appropriations bill, include:

• $684,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers Hartford and East Hartford Levee Rehabilitation Feasibility Study.
• $175,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers Housatonic River Shoal Survey and Sampling.
• $600,000 for the Army Corps of Engineers Thomaston Dam Building Renovations.
• $200,000 for the City of Bridgeport for microgrid reconfiguration.
• $225,000 for SmartPower Connecticut, Inc. for rooftop solar and battery storage demonstration.

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