Federal grants to Charlotte County Airport Authority
Charlotte County Airport Authority in Punta Gorda, Florida received $87.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 14 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $87.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $19.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$87.8 million
- Awards14
- Awarded in FY 2025$19.1 million
- Largest award$13.7 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $19.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $18.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $6.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $25.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $19.1 million |
Programs that fund Charlotte County Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 14 | $87.8 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $87.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway lighting; 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 7,193 feet | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2021 | $13.7 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 51,500 square feet. This grant funds new hold rooms, public circulation, and public restrooms. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 2, which consist | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 14, 2025 | $10.0 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 51,500 square feet. This grant funds new hold rooms, public circulation, and restroom space. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. Intended beneficiary: this grant will pro | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 24, 2024 | $10.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 4,300 feet of the existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with punta gord | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 28, 2025 | $8.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 4,625 feet of the existing taxiway d pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates the existing taxiway d lighting system to extend its useful life | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2022 | $8.7 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway lighting; shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway c that has reached the end of its useful life. This project shifts existing paved taxiway c by 1,100 feet to bring the airport into conformit | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $8.1 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 | January 13, 2022 | $7.8 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 2,700 foot taxiway g to provide access to aircraft hangars. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with punta gorda, Florida. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 19, 2023 | $6.4 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 1,700 feet of the existing paved taxiway c pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs the existing lighting on taxiway c that has r | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2024 | $6.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 12, 2021 | $4.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Charlotte County Airport Authority get?
$87.8 million in 14 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Charlotte County Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $87.8 million in 14 awards.
What is Charlotte County Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$13.7 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 7, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
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