Federal grants to Clark County Airport System
Clark County Airport System in Las Vegas, Nevada received $506 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 52 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $506 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $70.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$506 million
- Awards52
- Awarded in FY 2025$70.2 million
- Largest award$150 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 16 | $206 million |
| FY 2022 | 8 | $42.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 11 | $136 million |
| FY 2024 | 8 | $51.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 11 | $70.2 million |
Programs that fund Clark County Airport System
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 52 | $506 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 52 | $506 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20, 2021 | $150 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway; reconstruct apron; expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 241 foot taxiway H2 to provide access to aircraft hangars. This project expands the existing holding pad 7 apron an additional 26,722 square yards to accommodate incre | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $67.8 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 13, 2021 | $36.3 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves the existing terminal building baggage system to reduce passenger delay. This grant funds about 65% of phase 1. This grant funds a portion of phase 1 of a 2 phase project. This | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 10, 2023 | $31.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing terminal 1 by reconstructing the outbound baggage handling system to improve the movement of passengers and baggage. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fundin | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 18, 2025 | $27.6 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 from rent and minimum | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 20, 2022 | $21.2 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 30,000 square feet of existing terminal 1. This grant funds the replacement of elevators that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 21, 2024 | $20.7 million |
| Purpose: improve airport drainage/erosion control; reconstruct apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs runway edge drains to protect the runway 8R/26L and taxiway pavements from deterioration. . This project reconstructs 10,262 square yards of the existing holding | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 24, 2024 | $16.6 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves the existing terminal building by adding a replacement baggage handling system to improve infrastructure. This grant funds about 34.77% of phase 2. This grant funds a portion o | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $14.6 million |
| Purpose: shift or reconfigure existing runway; install runway incursion lighting; seal runway pavement surface/pavement joints; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs runway status lights and guard lights for runway 1R/19L to addres | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2022 | $13.4 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Clark County Airport System get?
$506 million in 52 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Clark County Airport System the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $506 million in 52 awards.
What is Clark County Airport System's largest federal grant?
$150 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 20, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Las Vegas
- Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada
- Board of Regents of Nevada System of Higher Education
- Clark County, NV
- City of Las Vegas
- Southern Nevada Regional Housing Authority
- Southern Nevada Health Dist
- Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
- Coral Academy of Science-Las Vegas
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