Federal grants to Stillwater County
Stillwater County in Columbus, Montana received $1.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 8 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $1.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $214,593.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$1.6 million
- Awards8
- Awarded in FY 2025$214,593
- Largest award$837,703
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $174,133 |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $94,874 |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 0 | $0 |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $214,593 |
Programs that fund Stillwater County
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 7 | $1.6 million |
| Good Neighbor Authority | 1 | $25,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 7 | $1.6 million |
| Department of the Interior | 1 | $25,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 9,000 square foot hangar building to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This gran | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 13, 2023 | $837,703 |
| Purpose: construct building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 9,000 square foot hangar building to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds 24.2% of the second and final phase, which consists of constru | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 12, 2023 | $267,446 |
| Purpose: reseal taxilane pavement; reseal/resurface runway pavement; reseal taxiway pavement; reseal apron pavement. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reseals 3,800 feet of existing runway 10/28 pavement at a non primary airport to extend its useful life. This project reseal | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2025 | $208,284 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 24, 2021 | $154,648 |
| Purpose: construct building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 9,000 square foot hangar building to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately financed the airside needs of the airport. This gran | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 10, 2022 | $62,874 |
| 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 15, 2021 | $32,000 |
| Statement of need: spotted knapweed, sulfur cinquefoil, houndstongue, and leafy spurge are prevalent noxious weeds on the limited lands managed by the bureau of land management (BLM) in stillwater county. The spread of these weeds is facilitated by large wildlife populations, post-fire regrowth, and | Good Neighbor Authority | September 23, 2025 | $25,000 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 16, 2021 | $13,000 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Stillwater County get?
$1.6 million in 8 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Stillwater County the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $1.6 million in 7 awards. The Department of the Interior follow.
What is Stillwater County's largest federal grant?
$837,703 under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 13, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Stillwater County?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Good Neighbor Authority.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
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