City Of Rochester New Hampshire

City of Rochester, New Hampshire is a U.S. local government municipality located in Strafford County and registered in SAM.gov since December 2011. The city has established itself as an active recipient of federal grant funding, demonstrating a commitment to community development and public safety initiatives. As a prime federal grant awardee, Rochester has successfully secured funding across multiple federal programs to support infrastructure improvements, criminal justice initiatives, and environmental management projects that serve its residents and enhance municipal operations.

The city's federal grant portfolio reflects a diverse range of initiatives funded through various federal agencies. Through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program, Rochester has received multiple formula grants (awarded in October 2024, July 2022, and August 2021) to support community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income residents. The Bureau of Justice Assistance has provided Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants (JAG) to fund law enforcement equipment and supplies, including police officer first aid kits, polygraph equipment, evidence transport lockers, wireless communication equipment, and ergonomic office furniture. Environmental initiatives have been supported through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration via a project grant awarded in September 2022 for the Municipal Alliance for Adaptive Management (MAAM), a seven-community regional partnership focused on Great Bay watershed restoration, including eelgrass bed and oyster reef restoration efforts. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 provided a cooperative agreement (awarded May 2022) for wastewater treatment facility improvements, specifically septage receiving system enhancements. Through sub-grant awards, the city has benefited from partnerships with the New Hampshire Department of Transportation for multiple infrastructure projects including ADA-compliant sidewalk construction along Portland Street and intersection safety improvements; the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services for wastewater system upgrades including the Tara Estates Pump Station project and a comprehensive sewer system master plan; and the New Hampshire Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General for victim advocacy and witness services. These combined efforts demonstrate Rochester's multifaceted approach to utilizing federal resources for public safety, infrastructure development, and environmental stewardship.