Federal grants to Salem, City of
Salem, City of in Salem, Massachusetts received $46.3 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 14 awards. Its largest program was Port Infrastructure Development Program, with $36.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $36.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$46.3 million
- Awards14
- Awarded in FY 2025$36.2 million
- Largest award$33.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $2.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $1.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $4.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $36.2 million |
Programs that fund Salem, City of
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Port Infrastructure Development Program | 2 | $36.2 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $5.9 million |
| Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending | 1 | $2.3 million |
| Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $200,000 |
| Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation | 1 | $159,888 |
| Promotion of the Arts Grants to Organizations and Individuals | 1 | $30,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 4 | $38.7 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 6 | $5.9 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $55,993 |
| National Endowment for the Arts | 1 | $30,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award purpose the project will redevelop a vacant industrial facility into a heavy lift marine terminal to serve energy projects. The project includes construction of a 700 foot long wharf and bulkhead that will be able to handle oversized and heavy cargoes and will be able to serve as a loadout and | Port Infrastructure Development Program | January 15, 2025 | $33.8 million |
| Award purpose this project includes improvements and enhancements to the deep water berth at the port of salem. Specific components include the construction of a new catwalk connecting a new southern mooring dolphin and new southern breasting dolphin to a rebuilt wharf and improvements to the passen | Port Infrastructure Development Program | January 16, 2025 | $2.4 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to provide two years of funding for the expansion and operations of a local on demand ride share program (salem skipper).; activities performed: funds will be used to cover the expansion of the service into the adjacent communities of beverly and dan | Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending | March 15, 2024 | $2.3 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | February 17, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 24, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 27, 2024 | $1.1 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 2, 2023 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | August 30, 2022 | $1.1 million |
| Description: brownfields are real property, the expansion, development or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant. This agreement will provide funding under the infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) for the ci | Brownfields Multipurpose, Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Cooperative Agreements | August 19, 2024 | $1.0 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | May 25, 2021 | $537,651 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Salem, City of get?
$46.3 million in 14 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Salem, City of the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $38.7 million in 4 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Environmental Protection Agency follow.
What is Salem, City of's largest federal grant?
$33.8 million under Port Infrastructure Development Program, with its first action in the period on January 15, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Salem, City of?
Its largest are Port Infrastructure Development Program, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Community Project Funding Congressionally Directed Spending.
Other grant recipients in Salem
- Salem State University
- North Shore Community Health, Inc
- Essex National Heritage Commission
- North Shore Community Development Coalition, Inc
- Salem Housing Authority
- Titan Advanced Energy Solutions Inc.
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