Federal grants to City of Cortez
City of Cortez in Cortez, Colorado received $10.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 11 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $9.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $8.6 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$10.6 million
- Awards11
- Awarded in FY 2025$8.6 million
- Largest award$7.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $543,982 |
| FY 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $388,915 |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $8.6 million |
Programs that fund City of Cortez
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 8 | $9.4 million |
| National Infrastructure Investments | 1 | $825,300 |
| Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | 1 | $221,540 |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $156,026 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 10 | $10.4 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $221,540 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing runway 3/21 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates 7,205 feet of existing paved runway 3/21 to maintain the structural | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $7.4 million |
| Cortez community raise planning project under the rebuilding american infrastructure with sustainability and equity program. | National Infrastructure Investments | December 11, 2024 | $825,300 |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal access road. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 290 feet of the existing terminal access road that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cor | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 31, 2024 | $651,047 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 21, 2021 | $498,632 |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; install runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs precision approach path indicator system for existing runway 3/21, at 3 and 21 ends, to bring the airport into conformity with current | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 11, 2024 | $445,265 |
| Purpose: install runway visual guidance system. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs the runway end identifier lights system and precision approach path indicator system for runway 3/21, at both runway thresholds to bring the airport into conformity with current standa | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 13, 2025 | $222,337 |
| Description: brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. This agreement provides funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) to the city of | Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | August 13, 2025 | $221,540 |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing general aviation apron an additional 5,270 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide fe | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2023 | $198,847 |
| SS4A grant funds city of cortez, co; city of cortez collaborative public initiative to establish a comprehensive safety action plan ; DLCDXTPBKBM7 | Safe Streets and Roads for All | June 12, 2023 | $156,026 |
| 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 | July 29, 2021 | $32,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Cortez get?
$10.6 million in 11 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Cortez the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $10.4 million in 10 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency follow.
What is City of Cortez's largest federal grant?
$7.4 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 18, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Cortez?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, National Infrastructure Investments and Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements.
Other grant recipients in Cortez
- Montezuma-Cortez Sch Dist Re 1 (Inc)
- Montezuma Valley Irrigation Company
- Montezuma Housing Investments LLC
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