Federal grants to City of Kenai
City of Kenai in Kenai, Alaska received $36.9 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 21 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $33.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $27.4 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$36.9 million
- Awards21
- Awarded in FY 2025$27.4 million
- Largest award$21.7 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $3.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $3.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 0 | -$79,403 |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $2.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $27.4 million |
Programs that fund City of Kenai
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 19 | $33.6 million |
| Congressionally Mandated Projects | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending | 1 | $385,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 19 | $33.6 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $2.9 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $385,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing runway 2L/20R lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,855 feet of existing paved runway 2L/20R to maintain the struct | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2025 | $21.7 million |
| Description: this agreement provides funding to the city of kenai, Alaska, to implement its digestor blower replacements at the wastewater treatment plant project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act. Activities: the activities to be performed include the execution and implementatio | Congressionally Mandated Projects | August 29, 2025 | $2.9 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 | January 24, 2022 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: reseal/resurface apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reseals 186,000 square yards of existing terminal apron pavement and joints at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports as | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2025 | $1.6 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 18, 2021 | $1.3 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 5, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires 1 new loader with attachments and plow to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 8, 2024 | $1.2 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 20, 2021 | $962,431 |
| Purpose: update airport master plan. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project updates the existing airport master plan study/airport layout plan with master plan narrative. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with kenai, Alaska. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 3, 2025 | $907,293 |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement snow blower and broom | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 2, 2021 | $769,164 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Kenai get?
$36.9 million in 21 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Kenai the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $33.6 million in 19 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is City of Kenai's largest federal grant?
$21.7 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 21, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Kenai?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Congressionally Mandated Projects and Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending.
Other grant recipients in Kenai
- Kenaitze Indian Tribe
- Kenaitze Salamatof Tdhe
- Boys & Girls Club of the Kenai Peninsula
- Salamatof Tribal Council
- Kenai Soil & Water Conservation District
- Alaska Children's Institute for the Performing Arts, Incorporated
- Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District Inc.
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