Federal grants to Columbus Airport Commission
Columbus Airport Commission in Columbus, Georgia received $32.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 16 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $32.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $493,558.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$32.4 million
- Awards16
- Awarded in FY 2025$493,558
- Largest award$24.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $2.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $3.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $24.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $493,558 |
Programs that fund Columbus Airport Commission
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $32.2 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $220,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 16 | $32.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,997 feet of existing paved runway 6/24 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consist of reconstruction of 2,400 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will pr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2024 | $24.1 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,000 feet of the existing taxiway f to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. I | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 14, 2023 | $1.9 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 | February 3, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,997 feet of runway 6/24 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 14, 2023 | $1.2 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 10, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires 1 new class 4 (1,500 gallon) aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associa | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2024 | $880,191 |
| Purpose: update airport master plan or study. 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 updates an existing airport master plan | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2021 | $527,220 |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting safety equipment; rehabilitate 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 proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2021 | $349,580 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,500 feet of existing paved taxiway d to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project funds phase 1, which consi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 17, 2025 | $275,756 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of the existing taxiway f pavement that requires rehabilitation to ensure safe airfield operations. This grant funds the first phase, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: thi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2022 | $230,877 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Columbus Airport Commission get?
$32.4 million in 16 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Columbus Airport Commission the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $32.4 million in 16 awards.
What is Columbus Airport Commission's largest federal grant?
$24.1 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, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Columbus Airport Commission?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
- Enrichment Services Program, Inc.
- Columbus State University
- Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government
- The Housing Authority of Columbus Georgia
- St of Ga TCSG-Columbus Tech Coll
- Columbus Georgia Consolidated Government
- Valley Healthcare System Inc
- New Horizons Community Service Board
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