Federal grants to Saint Johns County
Saint Johns County in Saint Augustine, Florida received $38.9 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 29 awards. Its largest program was Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), with $11.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $3.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$38.9 million
- Awards29
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.1 million
- Largest award$9.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $8.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $5.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $20.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $3.1 million |
Programs that fund Saint Johns County
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 2 | $11.1 million |
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 5 | $9.8 million |
| Economic Adjustment Assistance | 1 | $9.5 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $6.3 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 4 | $1.0 million |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grant | 2 | $437,406 |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $320,000 |
| Housing Counseling Assistance Program | 5 | $124,981 |
| Technical Assistance Grants | 1 | $100,978 |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 1 | $89,623 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | $11.6 million |
| Department of Transportation | 11 | $11.3 million |
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $9.5 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 11 | $6.4 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 1 | $89,623 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| First coast technical college (FCTC), st. Johns county and st. Johns county school district (SJCSD) are seeking eda funding to design, engineer, and construct a ?20,000 square foot workforce training center in hastings, Florida. The center will have several programs including diesel system technicia | Economic Adjustment Assistance | September 10, 2024 | $9.5 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 3, 2024 | $7.1 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | August 31, 2021 | $4.5 million |
| Application purpose: these funds will be used to assist the operation and maintenance of the st johns county sunshine bus companys deviated fixed route and demand response services.; activities performed: capital funds will be used to cover eligible expenses for one year of operating costs preventiv | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 28, 2023 | $3.1 million |
| Application purpose: this is a new FFY2024 application combining three funding sources apportioned to the st augustine uza: sections 5307 5339 and su/stp funding. St. Johns county (6410) is a direct recipient of section 5307 funds which are used to assist in the operation and maintenance of the coun | Federal Transit Formula Grants | July 16, 2025 | $2.2 million |
| Application purpose: this award is for operations procurement and maintenance of the public transportation system in st johns county. The application includes FY2023 5307 FY2023 5339 and FY2023 FHWA funds.; activities performed: these funds will be used to assist the operation and maintenance of st | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 2, 2024 | $1.8 million |
| Application purpose: these funds will be used to assist the operation and maintenance of the st johns county sunshine bus companys deviated fixed route and demand response services.; activities performed: capital funds will be used to cover eligible expenses for one year of operating costs preventiv | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 26, 2021 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 10, 2024 | $1.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | April 11, 2024 | $1.1 million |
| Application purpose: operational payroll and preventive maintenance assistance for the st johns county sunshine bus company.; activities performed: capital funds will be used to cover eligible expenses for one year of operating costs including preventive maintenance.; expected outcomes: this funding | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 22, 2023 | $1.1 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Saint Johns County get?
$38.9 million in 29 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Saint Johns County the most?
The Department of Homeland Security, with $11.6 million in 4 awards. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Commerce follow.
What is Saint Johns County's largest federal grant?
$9.5 million under Economic Adjustment Assistance, with its first action in the period on September 10, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Saint Johns County?
Its largest are Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER), Federal Transit Formula Grants and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
Other grant recipients in Saint Augustine
- Department of Military Florida
- St Johns County
- Flagler College, Inc.
- St Johns County School District
- St Johns County Airport Authority
- Epic Community Services Inc
- Flagler Hospital, Inc.
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