Federal grants to Savannah Airport Commission
Savannah Airport Commission in Savannah, Georgia received $83.3 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 17 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $83.3 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $15.4 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$83.3 million
- Awards17
- Awarded in FY 2025$15.4 million
- Largest award$11.7 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $13.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $17.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $13.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $23.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $15.4 million |
Programs that fund Savannah Airport Commission
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $83.3 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 17 | $83.3 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 | November 10, 2021 | $11.7 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 1,450 foot taxiway g to accommodate more aircraft operations. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with savannah, Georgia. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $11.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 31,000 square yards of existing north apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with savannah, g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $9.9 million |
| Purpose: construct or improve fuel farm. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the jet-a fuel storage facility by adding three 40,000-GALLON fuel tanks to the existing facility adding capacity and increasing the revenue production at the airport. Intended beneficiary: th | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 10, 2024 | $7.2 million |
| Purpose: construct apron. 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 constructs a new 36,000 square yard cargo apron to accommod | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 30, 2021 | $6.7 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 24,000 square feet to better accommodate existing passengers. This grant funds 33% of the total project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide fe | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 20, 2023 | $6.5 million |
| Purpose: improve airport drainage/erosion control. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs 4,000 feet of drainage improvements necessary to adequately handle storm water runoff to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the construction p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 22, 2022 | $5.3 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 23,250 square feet. This grant funds the construction of 4 additional gates. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformit | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 2, 2024 | $5.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 26, 2021 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct access road; expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing general aviation apron by adding 7,000 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project extends an existing access road by adding 1,00 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 30, 2025 | $4.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Savannah Airport Commission get?
$83.3 million in 17 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Savannah Airport Commission the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $83.3 million in 17 awards.
What is Savannah Airport Commission's largest federal grant?
$11.7 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on November 10, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Savannah
- Georgia Ports Authority
- Savannah State University
- Chatham Area Transit Authority
- Housing Auth of Savannah
- Economic Opportunity for Savannah-Chatham County Area, Inc.
- The Savannah College of Art and Design, Inc.
- City of Savannah
- Savannah Technical College
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