Town Of Newport

The Town of Newport is a local government entity in New Hampshire that has been registered to receive federal awards since September 2012. As a municipality, Newport leverages federal grant funding to support and enhance various essential municipal services and infrastructure projects. The town has secured grants from multiple federal agencies, including the Department of Agriculture, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Justice, Department of Energy, and Federal Emergency Management Agency. These grants have enabled Newport to invest in critical areas such as water and wastewater infrastructure, public safety, energy efficiency, and environmental remediation. The diverse range of projects funded through federal grants demonstrates Newport's commitment to improving community well-being and infrastructure for its residents.

Newport's federal grant portfolio includes substantial funding from the USDA Rural Utilities Service for water and waste disposal systems, with recent awards of $2.5 million and $6.16 million to ensure reasonable user costs for rural residents. Environmental initiatives have been supported by a $750,000 EPA grant for brownfield remediation and a $312,521 Department of Energy grant for energy improvements at the municipal office building. Public safety has been enhanced through a $118,082 FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant and a Justice Department grant to expand the police body-worn camera program. The town has also leveraged sub-awards from state agencies, including funds for a senior center shelter generator, airport operations support during the COVID-19 pandemic, and disaster relief efforts. Additionally, Newport has received funding for airport improvements and master planning at Parlin Field through sub-awards from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. These varied projects underscore Newport's ability to utilize federal resources effectively to address a wide spectrum of community needs and infrastructure improvements.