Federal grants to County of Lea
County of Lea in Lovington, New Mexico received $25.0 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 33 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $17.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $4.3 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$25.0 million
- Awards33
- Awarded in FY 2025$4.3 million
- Largest award$7.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 11 | $4.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $9.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $2.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $4.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $4.3 million |
Programs that fund County of Lea
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 25 | $17.4 million |
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 7 | $6.9 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $800,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 26 | $18.2 million |
| Executive Office of the President | 7 | $6.9 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: extend runway; construct/extend/improve safety area. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 3/21 an additional 600 feet to meet operational needs of the airport. . This project improves the runway 21 end safety area to enhance the safety of operations at t | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2022 | $7.4 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs existing runway 13/31 lighting that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hobbs, New Mexico. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 18, 2025 | $2.3 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 3, 2022 | $1.4 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 10, 2023 | $1.4 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 1, 2021 | $1.3 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | April 29, 2024 | $1.3 million |
| High intensity drug trafficking areas hidta program fiscal year FY 2025 grant award | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | May 23, 2025 | $1.2 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 | December 23, 2021 | $1.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 8, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 12/30 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will pro | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2024 | $936,163 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Lea get?
$25.0 million in 33 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Lea the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $18.2 million in 26 awards. The Executive Office of the President follow.
What is County of Lea's largest federal grant?
$7.4 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on September 10, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Lea?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
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