Federal grants to Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport
Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport in Owensboro, Kentucky received $9.4 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 $9.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $2.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$9.4 million
- Awards13
- Awarded in FY 2025$2.2 million
- Largest award$2.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $1.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $4.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $277,400 |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $2.2 million |
Programs that fund Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 13 | $9.4 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 13 | $9.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: remove taxiway; rehabilitate taxiway; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,200 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 716 feet of the existing taxiway d paveme | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $2.0 million |
| Purpose: install runway lighting; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new lighting on runway 18/36 to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway b to bring the airport into conformi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2025 | $1.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,200 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the third phase, which consists of rehabilitation of 3,264 feet of taxiway c pavement. Intended beneficiar | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $1.9 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 | November 29, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 9, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; conduct airport related environmental assessment/plan/study. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2022 | $758,146 |
| Purpose: install runway visual guidance system; install runway lighting; install airfield guidance signage; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs 40 new airfield signages to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $277,400 |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 27,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of an environmental assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 18, 2025 | $243,200 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,200 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 19, 2023 | $171,000 |
| Purpose: develop new pavement plan/conduct pavement study. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project conducts an initial pavement survey and study. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with owensboro, Kentucky. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2025 | $52,250 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport get?
$9.4 million in 13 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $9.4 million in 13 awards.
What is Owensboro Daviess County Regional Airport's largest federal grant?
$2.0 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 13, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Owensboro
- Audubon Area Community Services, Inc.
- Green River Area Development District Inc
- Owensboro City Building
- Kentucky Community & Technical College System
- Housing Authority of Owensboro
- Audubon Area Community Care Clinic, Inc
- Kentucky Community and Technical College System
- Kentucky Wesleyan College
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