Federal grants to Macon-Bibb County
Macon-Bibb County in Macon, Georgia received $43.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 37 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $21.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $4.8 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$43.4 million
- Awards37
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.8 million
- Largest award$12.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 14 | $13.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $4.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 8 | $18.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $2.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $4.8 million |
Programs that fund Macon-Bibb County
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 11 | $21.5 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $10.2 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $7.4 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $2.0 million |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 5 | $814,801 |
| Criminal and Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program | 1 | $750,000 |
| Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) Discretionary Grant Program | 1 | $500,000 |
| Congressionally Recommended Awards | 1 | $240,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 12 | $22.0 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 18 | $19.6 million |
| Department of Justice | 7 | $1.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: extend runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 5/23 to 7,100 feet to meet federal aviation administration standards. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of site preparation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2023 | $12.5 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $3.0 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This project extends runway 5/23 an additional 600 feet in length to allow access to a broader fleet mix. This grant funds the sixth phas | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 19, 2025 | $2.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 1,500 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds 50% of the complete project. This grant f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 22, 2023 | $2.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | March 24, 2021 | $1.9 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 27, 2021 | $1.9 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 | November 21, 2024 | $1.8 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 | August 17, 2023 | $1.8 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 27, 2022 | $1.8 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. 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 extends runway 5/23 to 7,100 feet to meet federal aviation ad | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2021 | $1.3 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Macon-Bibb County get?
$43.4 million in 37 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Macon-Bibb County the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $22.0 million in 12 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice follow.
What is Macon-Bibb County'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 September 12, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Macon-Bibb County?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Macon
- Blue Bird Body Company
- Macon-Bibb County Economic Opportunity Council, Inc.
- The Corporation of Mercer University
- Middle Georgia State University
- First Choice Primary Care, Inc.
- Bibb County School District
- Housing Authority of Macon Bibb County
- Wesleyan College
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