Federal grants to Sanford Airport Authority
Sanford Airport Authority in Sanford, Florida received $50.1 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 $50.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $11.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$50.1 million
- Awards15
- Awarded in FY 2025$11.1 million
- Largest award$12.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $11.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $14.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $12.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $11.1 million |
Programs that fund Sanford Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $50.1 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $50.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | December 7, 2021 | $12.5 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway lighting; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway; airfield safety mitigation measures. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 9,700 feet of existing paved runway 9L/27R to maintain the structural integrity and min | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $11.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 2,000 feet of the existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 17, 2025 | $6.5 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 12, 2021 | $5.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate taxiway; airport wildlife hazard assessment/management plan. 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/exp | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 21, 2021 | $5.1 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle; implement wildlife mitigation measures. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project implements wildlife hazard attractant improvements under the airport's wildlife hazard mitigation plan to enhance safety. . This project | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 25, 2025 | $3.1 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 from rent and minimum | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 4, 2022 | $1.4 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 9,700 feet of runway 9L/27R to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This project rehabilitates the existing runway | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 8, 2023 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 1,500 square feet of the existing west terminal. This grant funds the west terminal corridor that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fundi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 6, 2024 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: extend/expand taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends existing paved taxiway a an additional 2,800 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 4, 2025 | $903,024 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Sanford Airport Authority get?
$50.1 million in 15 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Sanford Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $50.1 million in 15 awards.
What is Sanford Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$12.5 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on December 7, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Sanford
- Seminole County
- Seminole State College of Florida
- Central Florida Family Health Center, Inc.
- Sanford City Hall
- School Board of Seminole County, FL
- Seminole County Sheriff's Office
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