Federal grants to City of Palm Springs
City of Palm Springs in Palm Springs, California received $72.9 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 $67.3 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $35.4 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$72.9 million
- Awards22
- Awarded in FY 2025$35.4 million
- Largest award$21.6 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $20.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $2.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $2.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $12.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $35.4 million |
Programs that fund City of Palm Springs
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 14 | $67.3 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $2.9 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 2 | $2.7 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $67.3 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 8 | $5.6 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing terminal by installing a new baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of site enabling wo | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2025 | $21.6 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 11, 2021 | $10.8 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 11,284 feet of the existing paved taxiways A1 and w to maintain the structural integrity of the pavements to extend their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of rehabili | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2024 | $8.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing terminal by installing a new baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of site enabling wo | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $8.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing terminal by installing a new baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds a portion of phase 1, which consists of site enabling wo | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2025 | $6.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 15, 2021 | $4.8 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 28, 2021 | $2.9 million |
| Purpose: update airport master plan or study. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project updates an existing airport master plan study to reflect the future needs of the airport. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with palm springs | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 8, 2023 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: economic development initiative, community project funding/congressional directed spending awards are authorized under the consolidated appropriations act, 2022 public law 117-328 and the explanatory statement for division l of that act. Projects selected for community project funding/congr | Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | August 20, 2024 | $2.0 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 from rent and minimum | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | December 21, 2021 | $1.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Palm Springs get?
$72.9 million in 22 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Palm Springs the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $67.3 million in 14 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development follow.
What is City of Palm Springs's largest federal grant?
$21.6 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 12, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Palm Springs?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants.
Other grant recipients in Palm Springs
Largest federal grant recipients in California · Federal grants in California