Federal grants to Wicomico County Maryland
Wicomico County Maryland in Salisbury, Maryland received $22.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 19 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $21.0 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.9 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$22.2 million
- Awards19
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.9 million
- Largest award$11.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $2.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $10.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $6.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $1.9 million |
Programs that fund Wicomico County Maryland
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $21.0 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $800,000 |
| Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants | 1 | $250,000 |
| Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | 1 | $115,990 |
| Rural Business Development Grant | 1 | $34,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 16 | $21.8 million |
| Department of Health and Human Services | 1 | $250,000 |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $115,990 |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $34,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 18,222 square foot snow removal eq | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 8, 2023 | $11.0 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: the project will extend runway 14/32 by 1,200 feet to a total length of 7,600 to meet current and future demand. This grant funds 79% of phase two, consisting of the first phase of construction. This project is associated with a b | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2023 | $8.4 million |
| Purpose: extend/expand runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends existing paved runway 14/32 an additional 1,200 feet in length to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds a portion of phase 3, which consists of paving. This grant is associated with a bipartisan | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $5.6 million |
| Purpose: extend runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: the project extends runway 14/32 an additional 1,200 feet to a total length of 7,600 to meet current and future demand. This grant funds 21% of the first phase of construction. This project is associated with a airport improvement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2023 | $2.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 26, 2021 | $1.7 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 | December 20, 2021 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: extend/expand runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends existing paved runway 14/32 an additional 1,200 feet in length to accommodate more passengers. This grant funds a portion of phase 3, which consists of paving. . This grant is associated with an airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $1.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 18, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires one multi-use snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will prov | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 26, 2025 | $924,730 |
| Purpose: coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a double pump fuel facility to assis | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 4, 2024 | $833,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Wicomico County Maryland get?
$22.2 million in 19 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Wicomico County Maryland the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $21.8 million in 16 awards. The Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice follow.
What is Wicomico County Maryland's largest federal grant?
$11.0 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 8, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Wicomico County Maryland?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Payments for Small Community Air Service Development and Drug-Free Communities Support Program Grants.
Other grant recipients in Salisbury
- Shore Up, Inc.
- Salisbury University
- Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc
- Wor-Wic Community College Inc
- Akyso Therapeutics, LLC
- City of Salisbury
- St. James African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Inc.
- Wicomico, County, Maryland
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