Federal grants to Northwest Regional Airport Authority
Northwest Regional Airport Authority in Traverse City, Michigan received $30.1 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 $29.3 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $7.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$30.1 million
- Awards12
- Awarded in FY 2025$7.0 million
- Largest award$5.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $8.5 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $2.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $9.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $2.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $7.0 million |
Programs that fund Northwest Regional Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 11 | $29.3 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $750,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 12 | $30.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: expand terminal; expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands existing terminal apron by adding 35,000 square yards to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project expands the existing terminal by 68,000 square feet. This expansi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 28, 2025 | $5.4 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces three existing passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2023 | $5.2 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal apron an additional 15,500 square yards to meet federal aviation administration design standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 27, 2023 | $4.6 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 16, 2021 | $3.7 million |
| Purpose: obstruction marking/lighting/removal [non-hazard]. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project removes non-hazard access road and apron obstructions to meet federal aviation administration standards. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended b | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 30, 2022 | $2.6 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 12, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle; acquire land for approaches; obstruction marking/lighting/removal [non-hazard]. 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). Activi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Purpose: improve terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves 93,000 square feet of the existing terminal, including the hvac and terminal lighting system. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. This grant f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2025 | $1.5 million |
| Purpose: improve terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves 36,600 square feet of the existing terminal. This grant funds the replacement of the flat roof areas of the terminal. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibilit | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 29, 2024 | $1.4 million |
| Purpose: the purpose of this grant award is for assistance to gain or improve air service for eligible small community air service development (SCASDP) communities. Activities to be performed: the community will enter into an agreement for a minimum revenue guarantee with an air carrier to provide s | Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | January 24, 2024 | $750,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Northwest Regional Airport Authority get?
$30.1 million in 12 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Northwest Regional Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $30.1 million in 12 awards.
What is Northwest Regional Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$5.4 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 28, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Northwest Regional Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
Other grant recipients in Traverse City
- Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc
- Northwest Michigan Health Services, Inc
- Northwestern Michigan College
- Traverse Health Clinic & Coalition
- Northwest Michigan Council of Governments
- Bay Area Transportation Authority
- Northwest Michigan Supportive Housing
- Traverse City Housing Commission
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