Federal grants to Golden Triangle Regional Airport
Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi received $25.7 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 $25.7 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $5.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$25.7 million
- Awards19
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.1 million
- Largest award$11.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $13.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $3.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $5.1 million |
Programs that fund Golden Triangle Regional Airport
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 19 | $25.7 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 19 | $25.7 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building an additional 12,300 square feet and adds a jet bridge to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. . Intended beneficiary: this gr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 30, 2023 | $11.4 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct taxiway signage. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing taxiway a lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. This project reconstructs existing taxiway a signage that has reached the end of its us | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 2, 2025 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: install wildlife perimeter fencing; reseal/resurface runway pavement; construct airport drainage/erosion control; reseal apron pavement; reseal taxiway pavement. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reseals 11,718 square yards of the existing north general aviation apr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2024 | $1.6 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 13, 2021 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct FAA contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal aviation administration contract tower. This grant funds final phase, which consists of replacing the elevator, access controls, doors, millwork, and exterior pane | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2025 | $1.2 million |
| Purpose: acquire land for development. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires 109 acres of land for future eligible development. This grant funds the first phase, which includes acquisition of approximately 59 acres of land. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 7, 2025 | $1.2 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct federal contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs a sponsor-owned federal contract tower and installs pre-existing eligible equipment. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of replacing the radio equipment and emergency generator, | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2024 | $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: construct building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 1,500 square foot service facility building to service the aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with colu | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 19, 2023 | $969,137 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 3, 2021 | $863,826 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Golden Triangle Regional Airport get?
$25.7 million in 19 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Golden Triangle Regional Airport the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $25.7 million in 19 awards.
What is Golden Triangle Regional Airport's largest federal grant?
$11.4 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on January 30, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
- Columbus Housing Authority
- Mississippi Regional Housing Authority
- Mississippi University for Women
- City of Columbus
- Bankfirst Financial Services
- Lowndes County of Board of Supervisors
- Columbus Redevelopment Authority
- Bankfirst Capital Corporation
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