Federal grants to Brownsville, City of
Brownsville, City of in Brownsville, Texas received $37.6 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 $36.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $20.1 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$37.6 million
- Awards14
- Awarded in FY 2025$20.1 million
- Largest award$15.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $5.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 2 | $1.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $580,558 |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $9.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $20.1 million |
Programs that fund Brownsville, City of
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 13 | $36.9 million |
| Economic Adjustment Assistance | 1 | $700,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 13 | $36.9 million |
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $700,000 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,000 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of approximately 4,100 feet. Thi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 24, 2025 | $15.3 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,000 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with the biparti | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 9, 2024 | $9.0 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,000 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of reconstruction of approximately 4,100 feet. This grant is as | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2025 | $3.2 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 | August 12, 2021 | $2.1 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 16, 2021 | $1.8 million |
| Purpose: coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,000 feet of runway 18/36 to main | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2021 | $1.7 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 6,000 feet of existing paved runway 18/36 that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant is associated with an airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 24, 2025 | $1.6 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting safety equipment; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires replacement aircraft rescue and fire fighting vehicle index b equipment to support safety in airfield operations. . This project rehabilitates 7 | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 16, 2023 | $1.5 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 8, 2021 | $1.5 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces two existing passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful lives. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of installation of the second boardi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 3, 2022 | $1.4 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Brownsville, City of get?
$37.6 million in 14 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Brownsville, City of the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $36.9 million in 13 awards. The Department of Commerce follow.
What is Brownsville, City of's largest federal grant?
$15.3 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 24, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Brownsville, City of?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs and Economic Adjustment Assistance.
Other grant recipients in Brownsville
- Brownsville Community Health Clinic Corporation
- Brownsville, City of
- Texas Southmost College District
- Cameron County
- City of Brownsville
- Brownsville Navigation District of Cameron County, TX
- Cameron County Housing Authority Inc
- Public Utilities Board of the City of Brownsville Texas
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