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Congressman Van Drew Secures $48 Million for Southern New Jersey
Funding will go towards FAA Tech Center, community college, and emergency shelter projects
Feb. 6, 2026 at 4:39am
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New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew has secured $48 million in federal funding for several key projects in Southern New Jersey. The funding will go towards upgrades at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, a new dental hygiene school and healthcare education expansion at Atlantic Cape Community College, an aviation maintenance training academy at Atlantic City International Airport, and emergency water supply improvements in Vineland.
Why it matters
Congressman Van Drew's ability to deliver significant federal funding to his district highlights his political clout and seniority in Congress, which will be crucial in a key midterm election year. The investments in aviation, healthcare education, and emergency infrastructure will have a major impact on the economy and quality of life in Southern New Jersey.
The details
The $48 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Van Drew includes: $43 million for upgrades and resiliency projects at the FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center, $3 million for a new dental hygiene school and healthcare education expansion at Atlantic Cape Community College, $1 million to establish an Aviation Maintenance Training Academy at Atlantic City International Airport, and $1.624 million for emergency water supply improvements in Vineland.
- The funding was secured in early 2026.
The players
Jeff Van Drew
A United States Congressman representing New Jersey's 2nd congressional district, who has forged a strong partnership with President Trump.
FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center
A major aviation research and development facility located in Southern New Jersey.
Atlantic Cape Community College
A public community college serving Atlantic and Cape May counties in Southern New Jersey.
Atlantic City International Airport
A commercial airport serving the Atlantic City region of Southern New Jersey.
City of Vineland
A city in Cumberland County, Southern New Jersey that will receive funding for emergency water supply improvements.
What they’re saying
“When we invest the right way, we keep New Jersey at the forefront of what matters.”
— Jeff Van Drew, U.S. Congressman (973espn.com)
What’s next
The funding will be allocated over the coming months to begin work on the various infrastructure and education projects in Southern New Jersey.
The takeaway
Congressman Van Drew's ability to secure significant federal funding for his district highlights the importance of political clout and seniority in Congress, especially in a key midterm election year. The investments in aviation, healthcare education, and emergency infrastructure will have a major positive impact on the economy and quality of life in Southern New Jersey.
