Federal grants to Henderson City County Airport
Henderson City County Airport in Henderson, Kentucky received $17.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 11 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $17.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $12.8 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$17.5 million
- Awards11
- Awarded in FY 2025$12.8 million
- Largest award$11.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $2.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $230,530 |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $788,198 |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $12.8 million |
Programs that fund Henderson City County Airport
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 11 | $17.5 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 11 | $17.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: extend/expand runway; extend/expand taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 9/27 an additional 1,604 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project extends existing taxiway a by an additional 1,604 feet in | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 16, 2025 | $11.4 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 9/27 to 6,000 feet to meet the oper | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 9/27 an additional 500 feet to meet | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 15, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 1,747 feet of existing paved taxiway a pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs 5,503 feet of ex | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 16, 2025 | $925,797 |
| Purpose: extend/expand runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 9/27 an additional 500 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 6, which consists of the runway extension design. Intended beneficiary: t | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 31, 2024 | $695,430 |
| Purpose: install runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway; reconstruct runway; reconstruct runway visual guidance system. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new lighting on runway 9/27 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project reconstructs | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 18, 2025 | $450,000 |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building roof to increase building useful life. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with henderso | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | December 21, 2022 | $219,988 |
| Purpose: extend runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 9/27 an additional 500 feet to meet federal aviation administration standards. This grant funds the fifth phase, which consists of the relocation of 1,425 linear feet of transmission line. Intended bene | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 15, 2024 | $101,203 |
| 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 23, 2021 | $32,000 |
| Purpose: coronavirus relief and response supplemental appropriations act funds awarded as economic relief 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 provi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2021 | $13,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Henderson City County Airport get?
$17.5 million in 11 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Henderson City County Airport the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $17.5 million in 11 awards.
What is Henderson City County Airport's largest federal grant?
$11.4 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on May 16, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
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