Federal grants to City of Fresno
City of Fresno in Fresno, California received $95.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 26 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $95.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $51.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$95.5 million
- Awards26
- Awarded in FY 2025$51.1 million
- Largest award$18.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 8 | $16.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $19.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $8.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $424,724 |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $51.1 million |
Programs that fund City of Fresno
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 26 | $95.5 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 26 | $95.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 112,678 square feet, including airline ticketing, concourse with boarding bridges, passenger security screening checkpoint, federal inspection station, and new in-line checked baggag | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $18.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 9,539 feet of existing paved runway 11L/29R that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 1,866 feet. This grant is | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $12.5 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal apron an additional 6,730 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 9, 2022 | $11.0 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 12, 2021 | $8.9 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 9,539 feet of existing paved runway 11L/29R that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 2,559 feet. This grant is | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $7.5 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 112,678 square feet to accommodate existing passengers. This grant funds the construction of 44,854 square feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will pr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2023 | $7.1 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 112,678 square feet, including airline ticketing, concourse with boarding bridges, passenger security screening checkpoint, federal inspection station, and new in-line checked baggag | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $6.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 9,539 feet of existing paved runway 11L/29R that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 1,866 feet. This grant is | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $4.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 1, 2021 | $4.4 million |
| Purpose: noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 dnl. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs full noise mitigation measures for 55 residences affected by airport noise exposure in fresno, California. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fun | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2022 | $3.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Fresno get?
$95.5 million in 26 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Fresno the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $95.5 million in 26 awards.
What is City of Fresno's largest federal grant?
$18.0 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 25, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Fresno
- Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
- California State University, Fresno Foundation
- City of Fresno
- Fresno, City of
- State Center Community College District
- California State University, Fresno
- United Health Centers of the San Joaquin Valley
- San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District
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