Federal grants to Springfield Airport Authority
Springfield Airport Authority in Springfield, Illinois received $30.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 21 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $30.0 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$30.2 million
- Awards21
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.2 million
- Largest award$7.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 7 | $14.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $8.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $2.2 million |
Programs that fund Springfield Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 20 | $30.0 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $250,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 21 | $30.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway lighting; remove runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of removing 1,175 feet of the runway 18 end, removing 900 feet of the runway 36 end, and constructing 720 feet of taxiway g to maintain access to the | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 24, 2022 | $7.8 million |
| Purpose: remove 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 removes the runway 18/36 pavement to reduce the potential for | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2021 | $7.7 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 19, 2021 | $3.3 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands an existing terminal apron an additional 3,045 square yards to accommodate more aircraft operations. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design and construction of 2,282 square yards of pavement. Intend | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2024 | $1.8 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing 11,600 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construc | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | February 3, 2025 | $1.5 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 | $1.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 22, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 21, 2021 | $984,322 |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate arff building; acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires one replacement carrier vehicle with broom equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . Thi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 20, 2022 | $925,752 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,400 feet of existing paved runway 13/31 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of final design | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2025 | $736,421 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Springfield Airport Authority get?
$30.2 million in 21 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Springfield Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $30.2 million in 21 awards.
What is Springfield Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$7.8 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 24, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Springfield Airport Authority?
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 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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