Federal grants to Puerto Rico Ports Authority
Puerto Rico Ports Authority in San Juan, Puerto Rico received $150 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 53 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $146 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $32.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$150 million
- Awards53
- Awarded in FY 2025$32.7 million
- Largest award$45.2 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 18 | $49.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 19 | $16.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $8.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 6 | $43.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $32.7 million |
Programs that fund Puerto Rico Ports Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 51 | $146 million |
| National Infrastructure Investments | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Clean Ports Program | 1 | $1.8 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 52 | $149 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 1 | $1.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. 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 (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 11,700 feet of the existing runway 8/26 pav | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 21, 2021 | $45.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 4,591 feet of existing paved runway 9-27 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $20.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 11,700 feet of existing concrete runway 8/26 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of reconstruction of 1,287 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant wi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 9, 2025 | $15.6 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 2,600 feet of the existing paved taxiway a-east to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this gra | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $14.1 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 11,700 feet of existing concrete runway 8/26 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds phase 4, which consist of reconstruction of 793 feet. Intended beneficiary: this grant will | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 9, 2025 | $9.6 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs passenger boarding bridges for four terminal gates to increase the airport's capacity to meet the operational needs of the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2023 | $6.0 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 | November 29, 2021 | $5.2 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 948 feet of existing paved runway 9/27 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of constru | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | February 10, 2025 | $4.2 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal building by 27,737 square feet. This grant funds the construction of the departure hall. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide fe | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 10, 2024 | $3.6 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 3, 2021 | $3.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Puerto Rico Ports Authority get?
$150 million in 53 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Puerto Rico Ports Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $149 million in 52 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency follow.
What is Puerto Rico Ports Authority's largest federal grant?
$45.2 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 21, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Puerto Rico Ports Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, National Infrastructure Investments and Clean Ports Program.
Other grant recipients in San Juan
- Governor's Authorized Representative
- Puerto Rico Department of Health
- Puerto Rico Department of Housing
- Department of Education of Puerto Rico
- Administration de Vivienda Publica
- Puerto Rico Highway & Transportation Authority
- Department of Family
- Administracion de Desarrollo Socioeconomico de La Familia
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