Federal grants to City of Pierre
City of Pierre in Pierre, South Dakota received $18.1 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 10 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $18.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $627,570.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$18.1 million
- Awards10
- Awarded in FY 2025$627,570
- Largest award$7.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 1 | $1.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $7.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $1.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $7.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $627,570 |
Programs that fund City of Pierre
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 9 | $18.1 million |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 1 | $13,023 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 9 | $18.1 million |
| Department of Justice | 1 | $13,023 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; reconstruct taxiway lighting; reconstruct runway signage; reconstruct runway visual guidance system; rehabilitate runway; reconstruct airfield equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing runway 13/31 signage th | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 11, 2024 | $7.4 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway lighting; install runway vertical/visual guidance system; construct/extend/improve safety area; rehabilitate runway; install miscellaneous navaids. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project improves the runway 7/25 safety area to enhance the safety of ope | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 20, 2022 | $7.1 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 | February 1, 2022 | $1.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 10, 2021 | $1.0 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 to continue meeting 14 CFR part 139 safety requirements. Intended beneficiary: this grant will p | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2023 | $904,500 |
| Purpose: reseal/resurface taxiway; construct taxiway; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs new 7,300 foot taxiway c to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project installs new lighting on taxiway c to bring the air | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 28, 2025 | $537,035 |
| Purpose: reconstruct airfield equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces two existing wind cones that have reached the end of their useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with pierre, South Dakota. | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 27, 2025 | $90,535 |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting safety equipment. This grant is funded 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 acquires a portable equip | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 7, 2022 | $28,594 |
| The city of pierre will use the funds to purchase firearms accessories for the pierre police department to better equip the officers for their safety and for the safety of the community. Hughes county will use the funds to purchase gun locks for patrol vehicles, improve body armor, and improve firea | Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | September 22, 2023 | $13,023 |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 22, 2023 | $4,802 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Pierre get?
$18.1 million in 10 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Pierre the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $18.1 million in 9 awards. The Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Pierre'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 11, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Pierre?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Pierre
- Social Services South Dakota Department
- State of South Dakota
- South Dakota Department of Education
- South Dakota Department of Health
- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources
- South Dakota Department of Public Safety
- Governor's Office of Economic Development
- State of South Dakota Department of Transportation
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