Federal grants to Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority
Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority in North Canton, Ohio received $38.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $37.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $5.6 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$38.8 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.6 million
- Largest award$5.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $9.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $7.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $11.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $4.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $5.6 million |
Programs that fund Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $37.9 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $850,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $38.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: remove taxiway; acquire snow removal equipment; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires one replacement carrier vehicle with rotary plow attachment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weathe | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 1, 2023 | $5.1 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway lighting; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate taxiway; seal taxiway pavement surface/pavement joints; rehabilitate taxilane. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2021 | $5.0 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 | January 26, 2022 | $4.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate terminal building; remove taxiway; conduct or update miscellaneous study; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project conducts an airfield drainage study to identify areas on the airport that may need improvements to maintai | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 28, 2022 | $4.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing lighting on runway 1/19 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will prov | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2024 | $3.9 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 7, 2021 | $3.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal components; reconstruct passenger boarding bridges. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 1 existing passenger boarding bridge that have reached the end of its useful lives. This project reconstructs existing terminal by replacing 4 bag | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 29, 2025 | $2.8 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; construct/install/expand airport lighting vault; security enhancements; reconstruct perimeter fencing required by 49 CFR 1542; improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing lighting | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2023 | $2.5 million |
| Purpose: remove taxiway; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway; widen taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project removes 470 feet of taxiway k from the airfield to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This project shifts taxiway j from its current airfiel | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 10, 2023 | $2.3 million |
| Purpose: remove taxiway; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway; widen taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project removes 470 feet of taxiway k from the airport's airfield to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This project shifts taxiway j from its curre | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2023 | $2.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority get?
$38.8 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $38.8 million in 18 awards.
What is Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$5.1 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 1, 2023. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Akron - Canton Regional Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
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