Booker Secures Over $100 Million in Funding for Vital New Jersey Projects in FY2026 Government Funding Bills

NEWARK, N.J. - Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) announced $123.2 million in federal funding for New Jersey programs he secured in the Fiscal Year 2026 government funding bills.

"I wake up every day fighting for the people of New Jersey, and one of the most important parts of my job is to bring as much federal money back into our communities as I possibly can in order to support vital programs across our state's twenty-one counties," said Senator Booker. "The over 100 million in federal dollars coming to New Jersey will bring critical investments to public infrastructure, help lower out of control costs, create jobs, grow local economies, improve healthcare, and protect families. I'm grateful to the organizations and local leaders whose partnership and dedication to their communities guarantees the continued success of our beloved state."

In total, Senator Booker, working alongside members of New Jersey's congressional delegation, secured $123.2 million for 133 projects in cities and townships across New Jersey for FY2026.

Funding highlights include:

• $7,875,000 for lead mitigation and lead pipe replacement projects across the New Jersey

• $3,500,000 to the Borough of Carteret for the construction of municipal facilities

• $3,200,000 for the City of Paterson to develop affordable housing

• $1,000,000 for the Borough of Belmar to upgrade flood and storm resilience infrastructure

• $1,000,000 for Rowan University to upgrade and research facilities and equipment

• $1,750,000 for critical infrastructure projects in Cape May County, including the Cape May Water and Sewer Utility and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects

• $500,000 to support vital infrastructure improvements to Burnham Park in the Town of Morristown

• $1,177,000 to strengthen resources for New Jersey veterans, including mental health services and small business support programs

• $2,768,000 to bolster state-wide education programs, including through campus upgrades, programming support, and after-school funding

The projects funded by the bill reflect a comprehensive approach to enhancing New Jerseyans' quality of life, lowering costs, improving public safety, and empowering students, veterans, first responders, and entrepreneurs.

A comprehensive list of the projects funded by Senator Booker can be found here.