Federal grants to Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority in Washington, District of Columbia received $536 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 30 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $535 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $149 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$536 million
- Awards30
- Awarded in FY 2025$149 million
- Largest award$89.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 13 | $212 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $32.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $89.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $52.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $149 million |
Programs that fund Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 29 | $535 million |
| FY 2022 Operation Allies Welcome Airport Assistance Grant | 1 | $1.3 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 29 | $535 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 1 | $1.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 400,000 square foot concourse to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with airport infrastr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 10, 2025 | $89.8 million |
| 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 25, 2021 | $74.1 million |
| 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 25, 2021 | $71.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 400,000 square foot concourse to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. . This grant funds approximately 20% of the complete project. This grant funds phase 1 of a 5 p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 31, 2023 | $50.6 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 400,000 square foot concourse to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 4, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with airport infrastructure grants and ai | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 2, 2025 | $40.0 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 400,000 square foot concourse to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. . This grant funds phase three of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 10, 2024 | $35.0 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 400,000 square foot concourse to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. . This grant funds phase two of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide fed | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $20.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 20, 2021 | $19.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 20, 2021 | $18.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway; rehabilitate runway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 5,204 feet of the existing runway 15/33 pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. . This project reconstructs 7,169 feet of the existing runway 1/19 pavement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 23, 2022 | $10.5 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority get?
$536 million in 30 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $535 million in 29 awards. The Department of Homeland Security follow.
What is Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority's largest federal grant?
$89.8 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 10, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and FY 2022 Operation Allies Welcome Airport Assistance Grant.
Other grant recipients in Washington
- National Railroad Passenger Corporation
- District of Columbia, Government of
- Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees
- Coalition for Green Capital
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- United Nations World Food Programme
- National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
- District of Columbia, Government of
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