Federal grants to City of Bend
City of Bend in Bend, Oregon received $30.5 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 24 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $20.8 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $6.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$30.5 million
- Awards24
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.2 million
- Largest award$6.0 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $1.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $2.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $18.2 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $6.2 million |
Programs that fund City of Bend
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 15 | $20.8 million |
| Community Development Block Grant- PRO Housing Competition | 1 | $5.0 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $3.5 million |
| Railroad Crossing Elimination | 1 | $1.1 million |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $152,740 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 16 | $21.9 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 7 | $8.5 million |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $152,740 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: construct new federal contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new sponsor-owned federal contract tower and acquires and installs eligible equipment. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of constructing the tower structure, uti | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 18, 2024 | $6.0 million |
| Community development block grant- pro housing competition | Community Development Block Grant- PRO Housing Competition | August 27, 2024 | $5.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway signage; rehabilitate taxiway; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new lighting on taxiway a to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway b to bring the | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 19, 2025 | $3.9 million |
| Purpose: construct new federal contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new sponsor-owned federal contract tower and acquires and installs eligible equipment. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of constructing tower interior and exterior finishes, | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 28, 2024 | $3.8 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 12,000 feet of the existing southwest, northwest, and west taxilanes pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2025 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: construct sponsor-owned tower (BIL). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new sponsor-owned air traffic control tower. This grant funds the design phase. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with bend, orego | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2023 | $1.6 million |
| Purpose: construct new federal contract tower. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new sponsor-owned FAA contract tower and acquires and installs eligible equipment. This grant funds about 16% of phase 2, which consists of construction and includes the tower struc | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 24, 2024 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: install airfield guidance signs; seal taxiway pavement surface/pavement joints; seal runway pavement surface/pavement joints. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs replacement airfield guidance sign fixtures to meet current federal aviation administration desig | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 8, 2022 | $1.3 million |
| Reed market grade separation project development | Railroad Crossing Elimination | June 20, 2024 | $1.1 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 25, 2020 | $612,121 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Bend get?
$30.5 million in 24 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Bend the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $21.9 million in 16 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Energy follow.
What is City of Bend's largest federal grant?
$6.0 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 18, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Bend?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Community Development Block Grant- PRO Housing Competition and Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants.
Other grant recipients in Bend
- Ballard Us Inc.
- Central Oregon Community College
- Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council
- Tumalo Irrigation District
- J Bar J Youth Services, Inc.
- Deschutes River Conservancy
- Heart of Oregon Corps, Inc.
- Onboard Dynamics LLC
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