Federal grants to County of Palm Beach
County of Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Florida received $406 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 110 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $157 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $65.5 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$406 million
- Awards110
- Awarded in FY 2025$65.5 million
- Largest award$56.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 24 | $73.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 18 | $43.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 29 | $126 million |
| FY 2024 | 26 | $96.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 24 | $65.5 million |
Programs that fund County of Palm Beach
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 5 | $157 million |
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 31 | $92.2 million |
| HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants | 2 | $43.1 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $38.3 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $20.8 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 2 | $13.1 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 7 | $9.6 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 3 | $8.2 million |
| Continuum of Care Program | 16 | $6.1 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 2 | $3.3 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 39 | $257 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 50 | $79.3 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 4 | $46.5 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | $13.9 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 4 | $5.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: operating costs; activities performed: funds from this award will be used to offset operating expenses.; expected outcomes: to allow funding for eligible projects aimed at ridership recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.; intended beneficiaries: palm beach county residents; subrec | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 5, 2023 | $56.5 million |
| HIV emergency relief project grants | HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants | January 13, 2021 | $37.6 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to replace 47 service vehicles that have reached useful life complete repairs in the parking lot and maintenance facilities upgrade the radio system replace bus shelters and secure the assistance of a general transit consultant to assist it palm tran | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 30, 2024 | $35.8 million |
| This is a ffy 2021 section 5307 crrsaa application in the amount of $23872692 representing 100% federal share of the total eligible amount. This application utilizes crrsaa funding to prevent prepare for and respond to coronavirus. The application scope of work includes costs for payroll in preventi | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 27, 2021 | $23.9 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 7, 2022 | $23.5 million |
| Application purpose: palm beach county is obligating the FY2022 allocation of section 5307 and 5339 funds for capital projects that will continue to enhance the provision of public transit in the service area.; activities performed: the funds in this application will cover the following activities: | Federal Transit Formula Grants | July 9, 2025 | $23.0 million |
| Application purpose: palm tran provides access to opportunity for everyone safely efficiently and courteously. The goals of the award are to continue investing in capital projects that further advance that mission. Many of the projects included in this application have already been completed the all | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 5, 2023 | $17.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 2,450 feet of the existing pavement of taxiway f pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 2,500 feet of the existing pavement of taxiway h | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 10, 2024 | $17.2 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal b by 46,300 square feet. This grant funds two new gates, restrooms, holdroom space, and passenger seating. The expansion will accommodate more passengers and aircraft operations. This g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 9, 2025 | $10.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $8.8 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Palm Beach get?
$406 million in 110 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Palm Beach the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $257 million in 39 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Health and Human Services follow.
What is County of Palm Beach's largest federal grant?
$56.5 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on September 5, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Palm Beach?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and HIV Emergency Relief Project Grants.
Other grant recipients in West Palm Beach
- Lewis Ridge Pumped Storage, LLC
- Health Care District of Palm Beach County
- Florida Community Health Centers, Inc.
- City of West Palm Beach
- Palm Beach County Housing Authority
- Foundcare
- County of Palm Beach
- South Florida Water Management District
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