Federal grants to Chennault International Airport Authority
Chennault International Airport Authority in Lake Charles, Louisiana received $11.9 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 16 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 $1.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$11.9 million
- Awards16
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.1 million
- Largest award$3.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $4.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $2.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $4.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $1.1 million |
Programs that fund Chennault International Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $9.4 million |
| Economic Adjustment Assistance | 1 | $2.5 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $9.4 million |
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $2.5 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 21, 2021 | $3.5 million |
| Eda funds will be used to support the expansion of the fire suppression capacity at the chennault international airport in lake charles. The project includes construction of an underground pipe, installation of two firewater storage tanks, installation of two diesel engines, electric pumps, an emerg | Economic Adjustment Assistance | January 19, 2024 | $2.5 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,200 feet of the existing paved taxiway a north to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final ph | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 14, 2024 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron. 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 rehabilitates 500 square yards of the existing apron to | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 21, 2021 | $830,057 |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate sponsor-owned tower (BIL). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces the radios in the existing sponsor-owned tower. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lake charles, Louisiana. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 14, 2023 | $700,000 |
| Purpose: install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new lighting on taxiway g to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federa | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 14, 2024 | $694,509 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 5,100 square yards of the existing south apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. . This grant funds the third phase, which consists | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 20, 2023 | $586,046 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 10,520 square yards of existing south apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 11, 2025 | $576,954 |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate sponsor-owned tower (BIL). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing sponsor-owned tower by replacing the existing rain screen. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 14, 2023 | $468,133 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 10,520 square yards of existing south apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 28, 2025 | $330,735 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Chennault International Airport Authority get?
$11.9 million in 16 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Chennault International Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $9.4 million in 15 awards. The Department of Commerce follow.
What is Chennault International Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$3.5 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on June 21, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Chennault International Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
Other grant recipients in Lake Charles
- Housing Authority of the City of Lake Charles
- City of Lake Charles
- Swla Center for Health Services
- MC Neese State University
- Calcasieu Parish School Board
- Sowela Technical Community College
- Airport Authority District No. 1 Calcasieu Parish
- Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
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