Federal grants to Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority
Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority in Grand Rapids, Michigan received $72.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 17 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $72.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $9.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$72.2 million
- Awards17
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.2 million
- Largest award$13.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $29.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $14.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $6.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $12.1 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $9.2 million |
Programs that fund Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $72.2 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 17 | $72.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 9, 2021 | $13.9 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 72,000 square feet to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. . This grant funds the second phase, which consists o | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 1, 2022 | $8.7 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct aircraft rescue & fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing aircraft rescue and firefighting building, that has reached its useful life, to continue housing eligible vehicles, equipment, supplies, and personnel. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2024 | $8.6 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 70,500 square feet, including steel framework, exterior cladding and roofing, utilities, and mechanical systems. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phas | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 26, 2025 | $6.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 4, 2021 | $5.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing runway 17/35 lighting system that has reached the end of its useful life and requires reconstruction to meet federal aviation administration standards. This project reconstructs | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2023 | $5.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 25, 2021 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: construct apron; reconstruct service road. 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 14,100 square yard g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 3, 2021 | $4.9 million |
| Purpose: construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing snow removal equipment building an additional 37,317 square feet to meet the airport's needs. . This grant funds the final phase, which consi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $4.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct service road; construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building; reconstruct aircraft rescue & fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing snow removal equipment building | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 12, 2022 | $3.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority get?
$72.2 million in 17 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $72.2 million in 17 awards.
What is Gerald R Ford International Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$13.9 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 9, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Grand Rapids
- Bethany Christian Services USA, LLC
- Van Andel Research Institute
- Grand River Aseptic Manufacturing, Inc.
- Interurban Transit Partnership
- Michigan Family Resources
- Grand Rapids Community College
- Cherry Street Services Inc
- City of Grand Rapids
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