CONCORD, N.H. (MyKeeneNow) U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen has secured more than $46 million in federal funding for 20 projects across New Hampshire, following the passage of two bipartisan government funding bills signed into law last week.

The money—part of the Congressionally Directed Spending process—supports a wide range of initiatives, from building community centers and modernizing fire stations to improving military readiness and expanding access to health care and substance use treatment.

Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, said the funding represents a meaningful investment in communities that often struggle to compete for federal dollars.

“For small states like New Hampshire, the Congressionally Directed Spending process levels the playing field and ensures that Granite Staters get their fair share of federal resources,” she said. “These are real dollars that will go directly to projects that will help communities in our state get ahead.”

Community & Education Projects

Several local institutions will benefit from upgrades and new construction:

  • Franklin Pierce University secures $1 million for major renovations to its health sciences building, boosting training capacity for the state’s health care workforce.

  • Walpole Village School will receive $830,000 to build a new early childhood education facility, while Maplewood Station in Bethlehem receives $750,000 to construct a community center.

Public Safety, Infrastructure & Energy Upgrades

A number of towns and organizations will see support for safety improvements, sustainability efforts and critical infrastructure:

  • Hancock fire department will receive $600,000 and $301,000, respectively, for station renovations and a new rescue truck.
  • Walpole secures $2.05 million for a new police station.