Federal grants to Tri-Cities Airport Authority
Tri-Cities Airport Authority in Blountville, Tennessee received $31.2 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 18 awards. Its largest program was Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with $30.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $7.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$31.2 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$7.7 million
- Largest award$5.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $4.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $8.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $1.8 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $8.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $7.7 million |
Programs that fund Tri-Cities Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $30.6 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $650,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $31.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project realigns approximately 1,500 feet of taxiway a to straighten and simplify the taxiway geometry. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal f | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $5.3 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 5,600 feet of the existing taxiway a pavement to extend its useful life. The grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal fund | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 31, 2022 | $4.9 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 9,231 square feet, including the concourse connector hallway. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of constructing approxi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 25, 2025 | $3.5 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 19, 2021 | $3.0 million |
| Purpose: construct/extend safety area; realign taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends runway 5 safety area 250 feet to enhance safety. This project realigns approximately 260' linear feet of taxiway a to straighten and simplify the taxiway geometry. The FAA worke | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $2.2 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 9,231 square feet, including the concourse connector hallway. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 3, which consists of constructing approximately 2 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 24, 2025 | $2.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 4, 2021 | $2.1 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 9,231 square feet, including the concourse connector hallway. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of 2,625 square feet. This gran | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 24, 2025 | $2.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 30, 2021 | $2.0 million |
| Purpose: update airport master plan or study. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project updates the airport master plan narrative report and airport layout plan to address key issues, objectives and goals pertinent to the airport's future development. . Intended beneficiary: this gr | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 15, 2023 | $1.3 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Tri-Cities Airport Authority get?
$31.2 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Tri-Cities Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $31.2 million in 18 awards.
What is Tri-Cities Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$5.3 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 5, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Tri-Cities Airport Authority?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Payments for Small Community Air Service Development.
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