Federal grants to County of Mercer
County of Mercer in Trenton, New Jersey received $36.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 28 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $26.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $9.0 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$36.4 million
- Awards28
- Awarded in FY 2025$9.0 million
- Largest award$5.5 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $9.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $9.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 8 | $7.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $534,787 |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $9.0 million |
Programs that fund County of Mercer
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 13 | $26.4 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $5.9 million |
| Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program | 1 | $1.2 million |
| Economic Development Initiative, Community Project Funding, and Miscellaneous grants | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Community Project Funds - Congressionally Directed Spending | 1 | $625,000 |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 4 | $500,845 |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $500,000 |
| Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation | 1 | $285,583 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $26.9 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 7 | $6.9 million |
| Department of Justice | 6 | $2.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $625,000 |
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 | December 20, 2021 | $5.5 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 1, 2021 | $3.3 million |
| Purpose: obstructions marking/lighting/removal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project removes airport tree and pole obstructions from the runway 16/34 approach and departure paths. This project removes airport tree and pole obstructions from the runway 6/24 approach and departur | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $3.2 million |
| Purpose: acquire snow removal equipment; reconstruct snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires 1 spreader snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2025 | $3.2 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 7, 2021 | $3.1 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 125,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of site preparation. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide fed | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2025 | $2.5 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $2.4 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 2,000 foot parallel taxiway d to eliminate the need for aircraft to back-taxi on the runway. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of the demolition of taxiway c, concrete paving at the int | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 24, 2022 | $2.2 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 125,000 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of utility reconfiguration. Intended beneficiary: this grant will prov | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2025 | $1.5 million |
| Mercer county is home to 387,430 residents within 12 municipalities, including the city of trenton which serves as the state capital and county seat. This data-driven implementation with external analysis will prompt a systematic shift in supporting the substance/opioid use disorder (s/oud) communit | Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program | November 15, 2024 | $1.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Mercer get?
$36.4 million in 28 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Mercer the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $26.9 million in 14 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Justice follow.
What is County of Mercer's largest federal grant?
$5.5 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on December 20, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Mercer?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Home Investment Partnerships Program and Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program.
Other grant recipients in Trenton
- New Jersey Department of Human Services
- New Jersey Department of Education
- Transportation, New Jersey Dept of
- New Jersey Department of Law & Public Safety
- New Jersey Department of Agriculture
- New Jersey Department of Health
- New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance
- Community Affairs, New Jersey Dept of
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