Federal grants to Greater Rockford Airport Authority
Greater Rockford Airport Authority in Rockford, Illinois received $54.1 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 14 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $54.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $8.5 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$54.1 million
- Awards14
- Awarded in FY 2025$8.5 million
- Largest award$7.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $10.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $16.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $11.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $7.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $8.5 million |
Programs that fund Greater Rockford Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 14 | $54.1 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $54.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 2,624 feet of the existing paved taxiway f pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with rockford, | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $7.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway signage. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing taxiways b, f, j, and l signage that has reached the end of its useful life. This project rehabilitates existing taxiways a, f, g, h, k, m, and n ligh | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $7.0 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 4,267 foot taxiway p and connectors to provide access to the south cargo apron. This project installs a new taxiway p lighting system to enhance safe airfield operations duri | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2022 | $6.8 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 4,267 foot taxiway p and connectors to provide access to the south cargo apron. . This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 2,889 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $6.4 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing midfield cargo apron an additional 92,450 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of 31,450 square yards of pavement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2022 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing midfield cargo apron an additional 92,450 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of 31,450 square yards of pavement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2022 | $5.0 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 funds for costs relat | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 18, 2021 | $4.9 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 4,267 foot taxiway p and connectors to provide access to the south cargo apron. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of grading, drainage, and excavation. Intended beneficiary: this gran | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $3.1 million |
| Purpose: expand 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 expands the existing midfield cargo apron to 132,000 square ya | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 1, 2021 | $2.8 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 4,267 foot taxiway p and connectors to provide access to the south cargo apron. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of construction of 1,117 feet of pavement, guidance signs, and a reimbu | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2023 | $2.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Greater Rockford Airport Authority get?
$54.1 million in 14 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Greater Rockford Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $54.1 million in 14 awards.
What is Greater Rockford Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$7.9 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 10, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Rockford
- Rockford Housing Authority
- Crusaders Central Clinic Association
- City of Rockford Human Services Department
- Rockford Mass Transit District
- City of Rockford
- Rock Valley College
- Rosecrance, Inc
- Winnebago County Housing Authority
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