Federal grants to City of Watsonville
City of Watsonville in Watsonville, California received $6.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Its largest program was Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with $4.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $965,032.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$6.0 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$965,032
- Largest award$950,244
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $2.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $44,005 |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $2.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $500,294 |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $965,032 |
Programs that fund City of Watsonville
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $4.6 million |
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $115,420 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $88,716 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 6 | $4.6 million |
| Department of Transportation | 7 | $1.3 million |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $115,420 |
| Department of Justice | 4 | $88,716 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | October 30, 2020 | $950,244 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 13, 2021 | $810,207 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | April 12, 2021 | $754,617 |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 17, 2022 | $727,246 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 21, 2023 | $663,290 |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 7, 2024 | $660,935 |
| Purpose: install perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new gates and electronic controls on the perimeter fence to deter unauthorized persons and vehicles from entering onto the airfield. . Intended beneficiary: this grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2023 | $475,290 |
| Purpose: construct wash rack. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs new public-use aircraft wash rack for washing aircraft at a non primary airport to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds phase 1, which consis | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 29, 2024 | $405,000 |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 21,500 square yards of the existing tie-down apron A7 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consist of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will pro | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 12, 2025 | $162,450 |
| Purpose: construct wash rack. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs new public-use aircraft wash rack for washing aircraft at a nonprimary airport to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the inf | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 12, 2025 | $120,888 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Watsonville get?
$6.0 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Watsonville the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $4.6 million in 6 awards. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Energy follow.
What is City of Watsonville's largest federal grant?
$950,244 under Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, with its first action in the period on October 30, 2020. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Watsonville?
Its largest are Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants, Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG).
Other grant recipients in Watsonville
- Salud Para La Gente
- Education Training & Research Associates
- Seniors Council of Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties
- Elkhorn Slough Foundation
- Watsonville Wetlands Watch
- Monarch Services-Servicios Monarca
- Central Coast Energy Services, Inc.
- El Pajaro Community Development Corporation
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