Complex sentence: The U.S. Department of Energy has contributed $6.3 million, the Colorado Department of Local Affairs has contributed $778,000 while locally, private companies and foundations have contributed nearly $8 million.
Split into simpler sentences: The U.S. Department of Energy has contributed $6.3 million and the Colorado Department of Local Affairs has provided $778,000. Locally, private companies and foundations have committed nearly $8 million.