Construct perimeter fencing

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $343,780 to the New Hampshire Department of Transportation on September 4, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to construct perimeter fencing at nonprimary airports within the state. This project grant supports New Hampshire's state block grant program for administering Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to eligible airports, with an expected completion date of September 3, 2029. The funding enables critical airport infrastructure improvements necessary to maintain safe and efficient airport operations across the state's nonprimary airport system.

The City of Keene, a sub-grantee under this award, received funding for final design, permitting, and bidding activities to install a perimeter and wildlife fence in Phase II of its project, with the sub-award issued on January 28, 2026. This sub-grant structure demonstrates the pass-through funding mechanism whereby the state transportation department administers federal Airport Improvement Program resources to local airport sponsors, enabling them to advance critical safety and infrastructure projects that protect airport operations and assets.

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. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the new hampshire state block grant program.