Federal grants to Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania State University in State College, Pennsylvania received $29.4 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 17 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $29.4 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $1.9 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$29.4 million
- Awards17
- Awarded in FY 2025$1.9 million
- Largest award$8.6 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 5 | $13.8 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $6.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $3.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $1.9 million |
Programs that fund Pennsylvania State University
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $29.4 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 17 | $29.4 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,600 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that requires rehabilitation to ensure safe airfield operations. This grant funds the fourth phase, which consists of 1,320 feet of taxiway a pavement | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 13, 2022 | $8.6 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,600 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that requires rehabilitation to ensure safe airfield operations. This grant funds the sixth phase, which consists of rehabilitation of 450 feet. Inten | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2023 | $5.4 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,600 feet of the existing paved taxiway a to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 380 f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2024 | $2.9 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 10, 2021 | $2.7 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 6,600 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement that requires rehabilitation to ensure safe airfield operations. . This grant funds the fifth phase, which consists of 1,350 feet of taxiway a pavemen | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 26, 2022 | $2.6 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 7, 2021 | $1.9 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 14, 2021 | $1.9 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicle. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle to assist the airport in meeting safety requirements of 14 CFR part 139. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 25, 2022 | $665,890 |
| Purpose: install passenger boarding bridges. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires and installs 2 new passenger boarding bridges to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this g | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 27, 2025 | $624,228 |
| Purpose: reconstruct snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces existing snow removal equipment including carrier vehicle with plow that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 29, 2025 | $495,724 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Pennsylvania State University get?
$29.4 million in 17 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Pennsylvania State University the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $29.4 million in 17 awards.
What is Pennsylvania State University's largest federal grant?
$8.6 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 13, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in State College
- Centre Area Transportation Authority
- State College Borough
- General Opto Solutions, LLC
- Quantumbio Inc
- Centre County Youth Service Bureau
- The Clearwater Conservancy of Central Pennsylvania Inc
- Aleo Bme Inc
- Lupine Materials and Technology, Inc.
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