Federal grants to Delaware County Airport Authority
Delaware County Airport Authority in Muncie, Indiana received $5.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 8 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $5.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $3.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$5.2 million
- Awards8
- Awarded in FY 2025$3.2 million
- Largest award$2.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $329,972 |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $29,050 |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $324,401 |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $3.2 million |
Programs that fund Delaware County Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 8 | $5.2 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 8 | $5.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct wildlife perimeter fencing. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs 35,609 feet of wildlife fencing and 21 gates to enhance safety. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of constructing 21,050 feet of wildlife fencing and 18 gates. Intended | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 18, 2025 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: install wildlife perimeter fencing. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs 33,826 feet of wildlife fencing and 12 gates to enhance safety. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of constructing 14,559 feet of wildlife fencing and three gates. Intended benefici | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2024 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: construct/expand fuel farm; reconstruct FAA contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 1 fuel tank and 1 self-service pump for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2025 | $977,977 |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires one new rotary broom attachment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for a | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 26, 2023 | $324,089 |
| Purpose: install perimeter fencing. 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 installs a 37,800 foot long wildlife perimeter fe | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 1, 2021 | $248,100 |
| 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 | July 30, 2021 | $59,000 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 5, 2021 | $57,162 |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting safety equipment. This grant is funded 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 acquires a portable equip | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 20, 2022 | $29,050 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Delaware County Airport Authority get?
$5.2 million in 8 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Delaware County Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $5.2 million in 8 awards.
What is Delaware County Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$2.1 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 18, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Muncie
- Ball State University
- Open Door Health Services, Inc.
- Muncie Indiana Transit System
- Meridian Health Services Corp.
- Housing Authority of City of Muncie
- City of Muncie
- Housing Authority of the County of Delaware
- A Better Way Services, Inc
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