Federal grants to Augusta-Richmond County Government
Augusta-Richmond County Government in Augusta, Georgia received $86.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 58 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $20.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $22.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$86.5 million
- Awards58
- Awarded in FY 2025$22.7 million
- Largest award$8.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 18 | $30.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 12 | $14.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 11 | $5.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 11 | $12.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 13 | $22.7 million |
Programs that fund Augusta-Richmond County Government
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 6 | $20.5 million |
| Emergency Watershed Protection Program | 3 | $13.4 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $11.1 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $8.6 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 5 | $7.8 million |
| Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program | 2 | $6.0 million |
| Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS | 6 | $5.2 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $4.9 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $3.4 million |
| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Projects of Regional and National Significance | 2 | $1.6 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 33 | $35.1 million |
| Department of Transportation | 11 | $28.3 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 3 | $13.4 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 4 | $6.0 million |
| Department of Justice | 5 | $2.0 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove storm debris from channels and waterways to restore flow capacity and alleviate flooding. Damage survey report#: 13-12-24-5042-013 | Emergency Watershed Protection Program | June 12, 2025 | $8.4 million |
| This capital/operating assistance grant is for the use of 5307 FY18 FY19 and FY20 apportioned funds in the amount of $2180393 $2212214 and $2280246 federal share respectively for a total of $6672853 and capital expenses for 5339 FY18 FY19 and FY20 apportioned funds in the amount of $237030 (these fu | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 13, 2021 | $6.7 million |
| FY20 CARES act sec 5307 for operating assistance and capital; 2844 regency blvd augusta ga 30904 | Federal Transit Formula Grants | February 8, 2021 | $6.5 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this grant is to support transits efforts in improving air quality for the ridership and the citizens of augusta-richmond county. The purchase of bebs is consistent with the required actions meeting goals stated in augusta transits climate action plan.; activities | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | July 11, 2024 | $6.3 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | September 15, 2022 | $4.9 million |
| Lead-based paint hazard control in privately-owned housing | Lead Hazard Reduction Grant Program | September 19, 2022 | $4.0 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $3.5 million |
| Ewpp - richmond co, ga. Dsr 13-12-24-5042-012. Debris removal and clearing and snagging. | Emergency Watershed Protection Program | June 10, 2025 | $3.4 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this grant is to support transits efforts in improving the ridership experience by replacing vehicles that have met their useful life updating security equipment training of staff and maintain tires on the buses and engine rebuilds/rehab to take care of the buses. | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 19, 2025 | $2.9 million |
| Emergency solutions grant program | Emergency Solutions Grant Program | February 12, 2021 | $2.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Augusta-Richmond County Government get?
$86.5 million in 58 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Augusta-Richmond County Government the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $35.1 million in 33 awards. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is Augusta-Richmond County Government's largest federal grant?
$8.4 million under Emergency Watershed Protection Program, with its first action in the period on June 12, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Augusta-Richmond County Government?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Emergency Watershed Protection Program and Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants.
Other grant recipients in Augusta
- Augusta University Research Institute, Inc
- Housing Authority of the City of Augusta, Georgia
- Csra Economic Opportunity Authority, Inc.
- Augusta University
- County of Augusta-Richmond
- The Augusta Technical College Foundation, Inc.
- Paine College
- Neighborhood Improvement Project, Inc.
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