Federal grants to County of Alachua
County of Alachua in Gainesville, Florida received $46.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 15 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $46.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $4.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$46.2 million
- Awards15
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.1 million
- Largest award$14.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $8.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $14.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $17.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $4.1 million |
Programs that fund County of Alachua
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $46.2 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $46.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,500 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 63,000 square yards of the existing central g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2022 | $14.9 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; rehabilitate apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport in meeting safety requirements of 14 CFR part 139. This project rehabilitate | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 3, 2023 | $6.4 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. This grant is funded 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 6,500 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement t | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | December 30, 2022 | $6.1 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 24, 2021 | $3.5 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building baggage handling system to meet current operational needs. . This project rehabilitates the existing terminal building central energy plant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $3.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing terminal by building a baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 20, 2025 | $3.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 10, 2021 | $2.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway; acquire equipment; rehabilitate apron; extend taxiway. 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 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 23, 2021 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: multi-modal ground transportation improvements. This project constructs covered passenger walkways, a covered waiting area, and curbside queuing lanes to reduce passenger delay and meet ada standard | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | February 23, 2023 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: update airport master plan. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project updates the existing airport master plan study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with gainesville, Florida. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2024 | $1.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Alachua get?
$46.2 million in 15 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Alachua the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $46.2 million in 15 awards.
What is County of Alachua's largest federal grant?
$14.9 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 16, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Gainesville
- University of Florida
- Gainesville, City of
- Santa Fe College
- Gainesville Regional Utilities
- Gainesville Housing Authority
- Meridian Behavioral Healthcare, Inc.
- Alachua County Housing Authority
- Florida Certified Organic Growers & Consumers, Inc.
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