Construct perimeter fencing. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded the New Hampshire Department of Transportation $1,799,999 on July 27, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to construct perimeter fencing and infrastructure at Dillant-Hopkins Airport in Ensburg, New Hampshire.

The project constructs 17,000 feet of perimeter fencing and 13 gates not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This award funds Phase 2 installation and construction and represents a portion of a larger project; a companion airport infrastructure grant funds the remaining eligible portion. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act increased the federal share to 100 percent for this project.

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation administers the Airport Improvement Program as a state block grant program, distributing AIP sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout the state. Dillant-Hopkins Airport is located in New Hampshire's 2nd Congressional District.

Total dollars obligated amount to $1,894,735.79. Performance extends from July 27, 2026, through July 26, 2030, at the airport location in New Hampshire.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of new hampshire to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project constructs 17,000 feet of perimeter fencing AND13 gates not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of installation and construction. This grant includes funding for dillant-hopkins airport (EEN), located in the 2ND congressional district in new hampshire in the total amount of $1,799,999. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the new hampshire state block grant program.