Federal grants to Omaha Airport Authority
Omaha Airport Authority in Omaha, Nebraska received $113 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 25 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $113 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $11.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$113 million
- Awards25
- Awarded in FY 2025$11.0 million
- Largest award$21.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 7 | $37.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $49.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $12.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $11.0 million |
Programs that fund Omaha Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 25 | $113 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 25 | $113 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building to construct a canopy and widen the terminal entrance road. . This grant funds the first phase, which is constructing the canopy including s | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 26, 2023 | $21.0 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 27, 2021 | $18.2 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 7, 2021 | $11.0 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building to construct a canopy and widen the terminal entrance road. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of constructing the entrance r | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 21, 2023 | $10.2 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building to construct a canopy and widen the terminal entrance road. This grant funds the second phase, which consists of constructing the canopy gla | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 25, 2023 | $10.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 35,000 square feet of existing terminal, including the concourse and security checkpoint, arrival/departure gates, and international gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2025 | $7.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 16, 2021 | $6.5 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building to construct a canopy and widen the terminal entrance road. This grant funds the fifth phase, which consists of construction of the glass ca | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | February 7, 2024 | $5.4 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building to construct a canopy and widen the terminal entrance road. . This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of constructing a central ut | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 2, 2023 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing terminal building. This grant funds construction of a canopy, widening the terminal entrance road, and acquiring passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful li | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 12, 2024 | $3.5 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Omaha Airport Authority get?
$113 million in 25 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Omaha Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $113 million in 25 awards.
What is Omaha Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$21.0 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 26, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Omaha
- Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska
- City of Omaha
- University of Nebraska
- Housing Authority of the City of Omaha
- Regional Metropolitan Transit Authority of Omaha
- Creighton University
- CHN Nebraska
- Oneworld Community Health Centers Inc
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