Federal grants to Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority in Hibbing, Minnesota received $12.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 11 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $12.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.5 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$12.8 million
- Awards11
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.5 million
- Largest award$4.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $2.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $5.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $1.5 million |
Programs that fund Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 11 | $12.8 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 11 | $12.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: improve airport drainage/erosion control; construct/extend/improve safety area. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves the runway 13/31 safety area to enhance the safety of operations at the airport. . This project installs 4,600 feet of drainage improvements NE | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 5, 2022 | $4.4 million |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a new snow removal truck with plow and spreader to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . This project acquires a new snow removal truck with | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2023 | $1.2 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 17, 2021 | $1.1 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 18, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 16, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 10,330 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 3 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design and construction | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2024 | $958,644 |
| Purpose: reseal/resurface runway; reseal/resurface taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reseals 2,300 feet of existing taxiway b pavement and joints at a nonhub primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseals 4,000 feet of existing taxiway c pavement an | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 8, 2025 | $812,196 |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement carrier vehicle with rotary snow blower to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 9, 2023 | $764,563 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 3,850 square yards of the existing apron pavement in front of existing sponsor owned hangars to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement. This project is allowable un | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2025 | $726,722 |
| Purpose: rehabilitate apron; construct/expand hangar; rehabilitate taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 1,300 square yards of apron pavement adjacent to an existing hangar used for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possibl | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 9, 2024 | $726,308 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority get?
$12.8 million in 11 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $12.8 million in 11 awards.
What is Chisholm-Hibbing Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$4.4 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 5, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
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