Federal grants to San Diego, County of
San Diego, County of in San Diego, California received $16.3 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 $15.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $4.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$16.3 million
- Awards21
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.2 million
- Largest award$5.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $193,162 |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $708,632 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $8.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $4.2 million |
Programs that fund San Diego, County of
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 20 | $15.6 million |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $744,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 21 | $16.3 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 5,341 feet of existing paved runway 9L/27R to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of con | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 12, 2024 | $5.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 20,165 square yards of the existing transient apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 7, 2024 | $4.1 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,150 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of co | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $2.5 million |
| Purpose: expand service road. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing service road an additional 922 feet to improve the safe movement of vehicles and ground service equipment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associat | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 20, 2022 | $1.7 million |
| County of san diego, ca SS4A supplemental action plan | Safe Streets and Roads for All | December 30, 2024 | $744,000 |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 1, 2022 | $639,871 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,150 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Inte | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 25, 2025 | $450,000 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 5,341 feet of runway 9L/27R to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will prov | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 17, 2023 | $414,044 |
| Purpose: acquire equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires an airport sweeper truck to remove foreign object debris from airfield pavement surfaces. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with san diego, California. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 18, 2022 | $233,925 |
| 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 | December 13, 2021 | $148,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does San Diego, County of get?
$16.3 million in 21 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives San Diego, County of the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $16.3 million in 21 awards.
What is San Diego, County of's largest federal grant?
$5.3 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 12, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund San Diego, County of?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Safe Streets and Roads for All.
Other grant recipients in San Diego
- San Diego Association of Governments
- Metropolitan Transit System
- General Atomics
- Neighborhood House Association
- San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
- San Diego State University Foundation
- San Diego Unified School District
- Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc
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