Federal grants to City of Spencer
City of Spencer in Spencer, Iowa received $2.3 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 7 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $1.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$2.3 million
- Awards7
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.7 million
- Largest award$1.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $346,666 |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $59,000 |
| FY 2023 | 0 | -$3 |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $219,908 |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $1.7 million |
Programs that fund City of Spencer
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Emergency Watershed Protection Program | 1 | $420,008 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $420,008 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct/expand hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,120 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2025 | $1.1 million |
| Ewpp - clay county, ia. Dsr 19-04-25-5030-016. Streambank stabilization and debris removal. | Emergency Watershed Protection Program | September 9, 2025 | $420,008 |
| Purpose: seal runway pavement surface/pavement joints. 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 performs sealing and crack rep | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 14, 2021 | $323,666 |
| Purpose: reseal taxiway pavement. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reseals 6,590 feet of the existing taxiway a, b, d, and e pavement and joints to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with spencer, io | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 13, 2024 | $219,908 |
| Purpose: construct/expand hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,120 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the air | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2025 | $207,780 |
| 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 | January 3, 2022 | $59,000 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 6, 2021 | $23,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Spencer get?
$2.3 million in 7 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Spencer the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $1.9 million in 6 awards. The Department of Agriculture follow.
What is City of Spencer's largest federal grant?
$1.1 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 15, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Spencer?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Emergency Watershed Protection Program.
Other grant recipients in Spencer
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