Federal grants to City of Ames
City of Ames in Ames, Iowa received $5.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 13 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $5.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$5.6 million
- Awards13
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.2 million
- Largest award$2.6 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $569,366 |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $30,541 |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $929,611 |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $2.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $1.2 million |
Programs that fund City of Ames
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 9 | $5.5 million |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $53,194 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 9 | $5.5 million |
| Department of Justice | 4 | $53,194 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: install perimeter fencing. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs 27,000 feet of perimeter fencing not required by 49 CFR 1542 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2024 | $2.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 5,700 feet of existing paved runway 01/19 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fundin | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 29, 2025 | $1.1 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,500 square yards of the existing south apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project funds 63.77% of the complete project. This project is associated with an airport improv | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 23, 2023 | $587,000 |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting. 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 reconstructs the existing runway 1/19 lighting | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 25, 2021 | $494,198 |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,500 square yards of the existing south apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project funds 36.23% of the complete project. This project is associated with a bipartisan infr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 23, 2023 | $300,000 |
| Purpose: reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 7,500 square yards of the existing south apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. The project funds 27.20% of the complete project. This project is associated with an airport improv | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 24, 2024 | $294,000 |
| 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 | $59,000 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 19, 2023 | $25,358 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 7, 2021 | $23,000 |
| The edward byrne memorial justice assistance grant (JAG) program allows units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, t | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | September 29, 2022 | $16,121 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Ames get?
$5.6 million in 13 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Ames the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $5.5 million in 9 awards. The Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Ames's largest federal grant?
$2.6 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 12, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Ames?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Ames
- Iowa Department of Transportation
- Iowa State University of Science and Technology
- The Krell Institute Inc
- City of Ames
- Youth & Shelter Services Inc
- City of Ames
- Practical Farmers of Iowa
- N F O Inc
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