Federal grants to Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority
Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority in Huntsville, Alabama received $85.7 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 15 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $84.7 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $23.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$85.7 million
- Awards15
- Awarded in FY 2025$23.2 million
- Largest award$13.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $8.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $13.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $21.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $19.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $23.2 million |
Programs that fund Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 14 | $84.7 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $1.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $85.7 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct/expand aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 19,388 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this gra | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2025 | $13.2 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; shift taxiway; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 18L/36R that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 10,001 feet of existing paved runway 18L/3 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 30, 2024 | $12.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing passenger terminal building public-use areas to maintain efficiency in operations. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of the rehabilitation of 9,000 square fee | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 30, 2023 | $10.0 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconfigures taxiway E3 from its current airfield location to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This project rehabilitates 10,900 feet of the existing | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $9.9 million |
| Purpose: american rescue plan act awarded as economic assistance to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant provides economic relief funds for costs relat | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | December 13, 2021 | $7.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 47,074 square feet of the existing terminal including the concourse and passenger waiting hall that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2025 | $7.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing passenger terminal building public-use areas to maintain efficiency in operations. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of the renovation and expansion of conco | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 6, 2024 | $7.0 million |
| Purpose: expand access road; rehabilitate access road; rehabilitate apron; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the airport's existing access road an additional 1,450 feet to enhance access to the airport. This project reconfigures | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 23, 2022 | $5.7 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 4, 2021 | $4.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 13, 2021 | $4.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority get?
$85.7 million in 15 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $85.7 million in 15 awards.
What is Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$13.2 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 25, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Huntsville-Madison County Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
Other grant recipients in Huntsville
- Alabama a & M University
- The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation
- Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc
- City of Huntsville
- Huntsville Housing Authority
- Oakwood University, Inc.
- JF Drake State Technical College
- Hudsonalpha Institute for Biotechnology
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