Federal grants to City of Portland
City of Portland in Portland, Maine received $79.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 23 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $79.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $17.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$79.4 million
- Awards23
- Awarded in FY 2025$17.0 million
- Largest award$11.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $12.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $22.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $4.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $23.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $17.0 million |
Programs that fund City of Portland
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 23 | $79.4 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 23 | $79.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 7,200 feet of runway 11/29 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports ass | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 16, 2022 | $11.2 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 7,200 square feet. This grants funds gates 11,12, 13 and associated facilities. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 4, 2024 | $10.4 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 | November 30, 2021 | $9.5 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 7,200 square feet, including replacing three gates/jet bridges, additional restrooms, adult changing space, a service animal relief area, an egress stair, and optimal access to the n | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2025 | $8.4 million |
| Purpose: shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. 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 shifts 1,765 foot section of taxiway | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 27, 2021 | $7.5 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates a 5,545 feet portion of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of rehabilitating 3,020 feet. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will pr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2024 | $6.9 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway; rehabilitate taxiway; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 250-FOOT new stub taxiway A4 to provide access to the terminal apron from parallel taxiway a and eliminate direct access to the active runway. This proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 4, 2024 | $5.7 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 6, 2021 | $4.5 million |
| Purpose: construct airfield markings; reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this grant includes future year funding planned for this project, subject to appropriations. This project installs airfield new pavement markings at taxiway c, short of runway 18 to enhance safety. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2025 | $4.2 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing terminal by replacing passenger loading bridges at gates 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 to improve the movement of passengers that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds ph | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $1.5 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Portland get?
$79.4 million in 23 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Portland the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $79.4 million in 23 awards.
What is City of Portland's largest federal grant?
$11.2 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, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Portland
- Maine Guaranteed Access Reinsurance Association
- Northern New England Passenger Rail Authority
- Mainehealth
- University of Maine System
- Greater Portland Transit District
- Preble Street
- Portland Housing Development Corporation
- Casco Bay Island Transit District
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