Federal grants to Lafayette Airport Commission
Lafayette Airport Commission in Lafayette, Louisiana received $44.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 12 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $44.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $21.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$44.8 million
- Awards12
- Awarded in FY 2025$21.1 million
- Largest award$15.6 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $7.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $14.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 0 | -$15,715 |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $21.1 million |
Programs that fund Lafayette Airport Commission
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 12 | $44.8 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 12 | $44.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: extend taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends taxiway f an additional 2,100 feet to meet the operational needs of the airport. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of construction of 2,100 feet of taxiway f. Intended beneficiary: this grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 23, 2022 | $15.6 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing runway 11/29 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing runway 4R/22L lighting that has reached the end o | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $8.3 million |
| Purpose: shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts the existing paved taxiway b by 70 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure gran | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2025 | $6.0 million |
| Purpose: shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts the existing paved taxiway b by 70 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with airport improvement program gr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 15, 2025 | $5.4 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 | August 13, 2021 | $3.6 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. 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 constructs a 114,500 square foot terminal build | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 24, 2021 | $2.3 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces 1 existing aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to meet 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 28, 2025 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: update airport master plan or study. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport's future development. . Intended beneficiary: this gr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 15, 2024 | $965,858 |
| Purpose: conduct energy efficiency assessment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project conducts an airport energy efficiency assessment. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lafayette, Louisiana. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 3, 2024 | $435,478 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Lafayette Airport Commission get?
$44.8 million in 12 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Lafayette Airport Commission the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $44.8 million in 12 awards.
What is Lafayette Airport Commission's largest federal grant?
$15.6 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 23, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Lafayette
- University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Lafayette City Parish Consolidated Government
- South Louisiana Community College
- Housing Authority of the City of Lafayette
- United Way of Acadiana
- The Family Tree Information, Education, and Counseling Center
- Catholic Charities of Acadiana, Inc.
- Southwest Louisiana Area Health Education Center Foundation
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