Federal grants to Missoula County Airport Authority
Missoula County Airport Authority in Missoula, Montana received $78.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 23 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $77.3 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $24.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$78.2 million
- Awards23
- Awarded in FY 2025$24.1 million
- Largest award$18.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $12.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $18.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $10.2 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $12.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $24.1 million |
Programs that fund Missoula County Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 22 | $77.3 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $875,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 23 | $78.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway lighting; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 9,501 feet of existing paved runway 12/30 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 18, 2025 | $18.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal building to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. . This grant funds the eighth phase of construction including demolition, foundation, u | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 16, 2022 | $11.0 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. This project funds phase 11, which consists of the continuation of new terminal construction, including the baggage | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 3, 2024 | $6.0 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 | July 23, 2021 | $5.4 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing deicing apron an additional 18,100 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 | September 22, 2022 | $3.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal building to increase passenger throughput and reduce passenger delay. This grant funds the ninth phase, which consists of demolition, foundation, site utilit | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 12, 2023 | $3.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. This project is phase 14, which includes the continuation of site-civil utility installations, grading and pavement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 8, 2025 | $3.4 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 145,000 square foot terminal to reduce delays and accommodate more passengers. . This grant funds phase 12, which consists of the continuation of site-civil utility installations, grading and pav | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 7, 2024 | $3.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 16, 2021 | $3.3 million |
| Purpose: install apron edge lights and/or flood lighting; construct deicing pad with associated facilities; construct taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs 650 foot taxilane to connect the deicing area to taxiway d in the non-movement area. This project expa | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2023 | $3.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Missoula County Airport Authority get?
$78.2 million in 23 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Missoula County Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $78.2 million in 23 awards.
What is Missoula County Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$18.8 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 18, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Missoula County 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 Missoula
- University of Montana
- Missoula Urban Transportation District
- County of Missoula
- National Forest Foundation
- Missoula County
- City of Missoula
- Child Start, Inc.
- Western Montana Mental Health Center
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