Federal grants to Delaware River & Bay Authority
Delaware River & Bay Authority in New Castle, Delaware received $65.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 40 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $34.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $26.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$65.0 million
- Awards40
- Awarded in FY 2025$26.1 million
- Largest award$20.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 9 | $4.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $16.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 8 | $15.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 9 | $26.1 million |
Programs that fund Delaware River & Bay Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 34 | $34.8 million |
| Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program | 1 | $20.0 million |
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 1 | $9.0 million |
| United States Marine Highway Grants | 1 | $600,000 |
| Clean Ports Program | 1 | $540,000 |
| Port Security Grant Program | 2 | $118,775 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 37 | $64.3 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $540,000 |
| Department of Homeland Security | 2 | $118,775 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: to provide funds for a new diesel-electric ferry vessel for the cape may-lewes ferry.; activities performed: purchase of a new diesel-electric (HYBRID) ferry vessel.; expected outcomes: replacing the existing diesel ferry vessel with a new diesel electric hybrid will keep the fe | Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program | September 4, 2025 | $20.0 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to support drbas operations during the pandemic and recovery.; activities performed: funds will be used to support operations maintenance security and management of the ferry service.; expected outcomes: funding will permit drba to maintain operation | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 5, 2023 | $12.0 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 6,000 square feet. This grant funds hold room expansion and bathroom upgrades. This expansion will facilitate the more efficient movement of passengers and baggage. Intended benefici | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2024 | $6.3 million |
| Purpose: extend/expand taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands existing paved taxiway b an additional 825 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 763 feet. Intended benef | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2024 | $3.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,012 feet of runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of construction of 1,150 feet | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 11, 2022 | $2.8 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,300 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, w | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $2.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,012 feet of runway 1/19 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of rehabilitation of 750 feet. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 27, 2023 | $2.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. 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 rehabilitates 5,000 feet of runway 10/28 to maintain th | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 22, 2021 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing western apron an additional 15,600 square yards to accommodate more based aircraft. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with dover, Delaware. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2024 | $2.0 million |
| Purpose: construct/expand hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2025 | $2.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Delaware River & Bay Authority get?
$65.0 million in 40 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Delaware River & Bay Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $64.3 million in 37 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Homeland Security follow.
What is Delaware River & Bay Authority's largest federal grant?
$20.0 million under Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program, with its first action in the period on September 4, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Delaware River & Bay Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Passenger Ferry Grant Program, Electric or Low-Emitting Ferry Pilot Program, and Ferry Service for Rural Communities Program and Federal Transit Formula Grants.
Other grant recipients in New Castle
- Health and Social Services, Delaware Dept of
- Delaware Department of Health & Social Services
- Health and Social Services, Department of
- Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
- Delaware National Guard
- Delaware Department of Health & Social Services
- Dept of Health & Soc Serv
- County of New Castle
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