Federal grants to Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission
Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission in Little Rock, Arkansas received $115 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 22 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $113 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $42.3 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$115 million
- Awards22
- Awarded in FY 2025$42.3 million
- Largest award$17.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $17.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $14.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $11.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $28.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $42.3 million |
Programs that fund Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 21 | $113 million |
| Asset Concessions and Innovative Finance Assistance | 1 | $2.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 22 | $115 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: vale infrastructure. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires and installs low-emission equipment which includes a geothermal heating and cooling system. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with little rock, arkans | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $17.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,000 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of the construction of 2,470 feet of taxiway c and associ | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 25, 2022 | $13.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,000 feet of the existing paved taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 6, which consists of construction of 1,185 feet. Intended beneficiary: this gr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $12.7 million |
| Purpose: shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts existing taxiway a south by 165 feet to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with little rock, Arkansas. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $9.8 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 | August 9, 2021 | $9.7 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new central utility plant, including the replacement of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure, to provide reliable and efficient heating, cooling and electr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $8.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new central utility plant, including the replacement of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure, to provide reliable and efficient heating, cooling and electrical services. This grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 6, 2024 | $7.7 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new central utility plant, including the replacement of the existing mechanical and electrical infrastructure, to provide reliable and efficient heating, cooling and electrical services. This grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 8, 2025 | $6.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 25, 2021 | $4.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,000 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 7, which consists of construction of 4,020 feet of taxiway c lighting, the supportin | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 8, 2025 | $4.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission get?
$115 million in 22 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $115 million in 22 awards.
What is Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission's largest federal grant?
$17.5 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on September 18, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Little Rock Municipal Airport Commission?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Asset Concessions and Innovative Finance Assistance.
Other grant recipients in Little Rock
- Arkansas Department of Human Services
- Department of Education Arkansas
- Arkansas Department of Transportation
- Arkansas Department of Human Services
- Arkansas Economic Development Commission
- Arkansas Department of Health
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
- Arkansas Division of Workforce Services
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