Federal grants to City of Columbus
City of Columbus in Columbus, Nebraska received $2.1 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 9 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 $282,000.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$2.1 million
- Awards9
- Awarded in FY 2025$282,000
- Largest award$730,000
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 1 | -$12,221 |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $32,000 |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $234,099 |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 1 | $282,000 |
Programs that fund City of Columbus
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 6 | $1.6 million |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $400,000 |
| Rural Business Development Grant | 2 | $105,381 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 7 | $2.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 2 | $105,381 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor has adequately | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 24, 2024 | $730,000 |
| Purpose: construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,000 square foot hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. . This grant fu | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 26, 2024 | $448,000 |
| The purpose of SS4A grants is to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through safety action plan development and refinement and implementation focused on all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation users, moto | Safe Streets and Roads for All | August 21, 2024 | $400,000 |
| Purpose: construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 12,000 square foot sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage and maintenance to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This proje | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 14, 2025 | $282,000 |
| Purpose: construct/modify/improve/rehabilitate hangar. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 1,900 square foot t-hangar for aircraft storage, maintenance, or service to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. The sponsor ha | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 6, 2023 | $134,100 |
| Secd rural business development coop rbeg grant | Rural Business Development Grant | June 23, 2023 | $99,999 |
| 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 | December 1, 2021 | $32,000 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 19, 2021 | $13,000 |
| Rbdg rural business coop rural enterprise grant | Rural Business Development Grant | July 15, 2024 | $5,382 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Columbus get?
$2.1 million in 9 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Columbus the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $2.0 million in 7 awards. The Department of Agriculture follow.
What is City of Columbus's largest federal grant?
$730,000 under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 24, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Columbus?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Safe Streets and Roads for All and Rural Business Development Grant.
Other grant recipients in Columbus
- Nebraska Electric G&T Coop
- East Central District Health Department
- Columbus Housing Authority
- Daniels Produce LLC
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