Federal grants to City of Watertown
City of Watertown in Watertown, South Dakota received $33.7 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 14 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $30.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $6.3 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$33.7 million
- Awards14
- Awarded in FY 2025$6.3 million
- Largest award$10.4 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 4 | $19.6 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $3.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 3 | $2.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $6.3 million |
Programs that fund City of Watertown
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 12 | $30.1 million |
| Economic Adjustment Assistance | 1 | $2.5 million |
| Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities | 1 | $1.1 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 12 | $30.1 million |
| Department of Commerce | 2 | $3.6 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal building. 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 the existing 9,000 square foot t | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2021 | $10.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | November 12, 2020 | $9.0 million |
| Purpose: shift taxiway; extend/expand taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends existing taxiway c by an additional 2,780 feet in length to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project shifts existing paved taxiway b by 400 feet to bring th | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 22, 2025 | $3.7 million |
| The eda investment in watertown, South Dakota, creates public infrastructure in a local industrial park to support current and future development in the community. The project will result in the construction of sanitary sewer and lift station improvements to support the immediate opportunity for 30 | Economic Adjustment Assistance | December 20, 2024 | $2.5 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 2,600 foot paved taxiway d to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction of taxiway pavement. Intended beneficiary: this gra | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 19, 2024 | $1.3 million |
| Purpose: construct taxiway; construct taxilane. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 2,600 foot paved taxiway d to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This project constructs a new 800 foot north-east taxilane to provide airfield access to | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2024 | $1.1 million |
| This eda investment supports the city of watertown and the watertown development company with addressing the regional need for additional industrial park space by constructing necessary infrastructure to create shovel-ready sites at a new 73-ACREE industrial park in watertown, South Dakota. The proj | Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities | September 6, 2022 | $1.1 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 | December 8, 2021 | $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 snow removal equipment. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement multi-tasking equipment unit to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. . Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fu | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 19, 2022 | $800,668 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Watertown get?
$33.7 million in 14 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Watertown the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $30.1 million in 12 awards. The Department of Commerce follow.
What is City of Watertown's largest federal grant?
$10.4 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 19, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Watertown?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Economic Adjustment Assistance and Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities.
Other grant recipients in Watertown
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