Federal grants to San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority in San Diego, California received $402 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 24 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $402 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $46.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$402 million
- Awards24
- Awarded in FY 2025$46.2 million
- Largest award$78.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $132 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $83.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $86.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $54.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $46.2 million |
Programs that fund San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 24 | $402 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 24 | $402 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 16, 2021 | $78.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 1,210,000 square foot terminal building to include 30 gates and related areas under the expanded eligibility of the bipartisan infrastructure law. This project funds the second phase, which | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 12, 2023 | $51.0 million |
| Purpose: noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 dnl. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs full noi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2021 | $26.0 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 5,500 foot taxiway a to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway. This project funds the first phase, which consists of demolition and site preparation. Intended beneficiary: thi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2022 | $24.2 million |
| Purpose: improve airport drainage/erosion control. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs 7,855 square feet of drainage improvements necessary to adequately handle storm water runoff to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this gra | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 6, 2023 | $24.0 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 1,210,000 square foot terminal building to include 30 gates and related areas under the expanded eligibility of the bipartisan infrastructure law. This project funds the first phase, which c | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2022 | $24.0 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 1,210,000 square foot terminal building to include 30 gates and related areas under the expanded eligibility of the bipartisan infrastructure law. This project funds the third phase, which c | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 21, 2024 | $23.5 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 30, 2021 | $20.2 million |
| Purpose: noise mitigation measures for residences within 65-69 dnl. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires and installs full noise mitigation measures for 450 residences affected by airport noise exposure. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 24, 2025 | $19.3 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway; construct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 127,578 square yard terminal 1 apron and a 8,640 square yard overnight apron to meet the needs of the existing users of the airport. This project constructs a new 6,300 feet taxiway a | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 19, 2023 | $14.3 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does San Diego County Regional Airport Authority get?
$402 million in 24 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives San Diego County Regional Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $402 million in 24 awards.
What is San Diego County Regional Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$78.8 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 16, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in San Diego
- San Diego Association of Governments
- Metropolitan Transit System
- General Atomics
- Neighborhood House Association
- San Diego State University Foundation
- San Diego Unified School District
- Family Health Centers of San Diego Inc
- San Diego, City of
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