Federal grants to City of Tuscaloosa
City of Tuscaloosa in Tuscaloosa, Alabama received $42.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 35 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $33.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $28.8 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$42.5 million
- Awards35
- Awarded in FY 2025$28.8 million
- Largest award$25.7 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 11 | $7.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $28.8 million |
Programs that fund City of Tuscaloosa
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 10 | $33.8 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 5 | $4.3 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 5 | $3.7 million |
| Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | 2 | $409,472 |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 2 | $272,001 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $258,503 |
| Continuum of Care Program | 5 | $212,400 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $158,340 |
| Paul Coverdell Forensic Sciences Improvement Grant Program | 1 | $111,041 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 | $33.8 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 15 | $7.5 million |
| Department of Justice | 7 | $779,016 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $272,001 |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $158,340 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: extend/expand runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 4/22 an additional 1,100 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of design and construction. Intended benefic | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2025 | $25.7 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 30,000 square yards of the existing terminal apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase of construction, which consists of 6,000 square yards of pavem | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2022 | $5.2 million |
| Purpose: construct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 28,238 square yard cargo apron to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of site preparation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provid | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2025 | $2.2 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $1.7 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 23, 2020 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 10, 2021 | $844,439 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | December 14, 2023 | $827,655 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 10, 2022 | $816,363 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 25, 2024 | $810,847 |
| Purpose: the home investment partnerships program (HOME) provides need-based formula grants to states and local governments that are used to fund activities including building, buying, and/or rehabilitating affordable housing for rent or homeownership or providing direct rental assistance to low-inc | Home Investment Partnerships Program | December 14, 2023 | $533,875 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Tuscaloosa get?
$42.5 million in 35 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Tuscaloosa the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $33.8 million in 10 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Tuscaloosa's largest federal grant?
$25.7 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 27, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Tuscaloosa?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Tuscaloosa
- University of Alabama
- Shelton State Community College
- Stillman College
- Whatley Health Services Inc
- Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc
- Tuscaloosa Housing Authority
- Tuscaloosa County Parking & Transit Authority
- Tuscaloosa CD Board of Education
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