New Hampshire Federal Spending — Week of 2026-06-28

Federal Spending in New Hampshire: June 28 – July 4, 2026

The Department of the Interior awarded $897,000 to New Hampshire Fish & Game during the week of June 28 through July 4, marking the state's sole federal obligation during the seven-day period. The grant represents a concentrated investment in wildlife management and conservation activities across the Granite State.

New Hampshire Fish & Game secured the week's single award, a $897,000 grant from the Department of the Interior. The award underscores continued federal commitment to state-level wildlife agencies tasked with managing fisheries, game populations, and natural resource conservation across New Hampshire's 9.3 million acres of forests and waterways.

The Interior Department's spending activity in New Hampshire remained modest during this reporting period, with just one obligated award. However, the department's focus on direct grants to state wildlife agencies reflects a broader federal strategy of partnering with state governments to fund conservation initiatives and resource management programs.

New Hampshire Fish & Game emerged as the sole contractor receiving federal funds this week, consolidating all $897,000 in Interior Department spending. The agency, responsible for protecting and managing the state's fish, wildlife, and natural resources, typically receives federal support through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program and other Interior initiatives.

The week's spending pattern highlights the episodic nature of federal grant distributions, which often cluster around specific funding cycles and program deadlines rather than distributing evenly throughout the month. With one agency and one contractor involved, the spending activity demonstrates a straightforward federal-state funding relationship focused on conservation priorities.