Federal grants to City of Chicago
City of Chicago in Springfield, Illinois received $854 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 $852 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $161 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$854 million
- Awards37
- Awarded in FY 2025$161 million
- Largest award$254 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $412 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $79.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $86.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 8 | $114 million |
| FY 2025 | 12 | $161 million |
Programs that fund City of Chicago
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 34 | $852 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Transportation Planning, Research and Education | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Animal Disease and Animal Care | 1 | $250,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 35 | $853 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $250,000 |
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 | August 19, 2021 | $254 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 | August 17, 2021 | $62.8 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 26, 2021 | $60.1 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 230,000 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. . This grant funds 25% of the complete project. This | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2023 | $50.0 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 230,000 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. This grant funds 16% of the complete project. This p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 15, 2024 | $40.0 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 6, 2022 | $35.0 million |
| Purpose: extend/expand runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends existing paved runway 9R/27L an additional 3,290 feet in length to reduce delays, accommodate more passengers, and accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds the partial reimbursement of thi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2025 | $30.0 million |
| Purpose: extend runway; construct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant will reimburse the airport for the construction phase of runway 9C/27C, including site utilities, grading, and pavement work. . This project extends runway 9R/27L an additional 3,290 feet to reduce the | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 25, 2024 | $30.0 million |
| Purpose: construct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant will reimburse the airport for the construction phase of runway 9C/27C that includes site utilities, grading, and pavement work. Runway 9C/27C was commissioned on november 5, 2020. Intended beneficiary: this grant wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 3, 2023 | $30.0 million |
| Purpose: construct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant will reimburse the airport for the construction phase of runway 9C/27C that includes site utilities, grading, and pavement work. Runway 9C/27C was commissioned on november 5, 2020. Intended beneficiary: this grant wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 17, 2022 | $30.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Chicago get?
$854 million in 37 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Chicago the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $853 million in 35 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is City of Chicago's largest federal grant?
$254 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 19, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Chicago?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants and Transportation Planning, Research and Education.
Other grant recipients in Springfield
- Illinois Department of Healthcare & Family Services
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Illinois Department of Transportation
- Illinois Department of Human Service
- Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
- Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
- Department of Public Health Illinois
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