Federal grants to City of Amarillo
City of Amarillo in Amarillo, Texas received $38.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 50 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $13.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $871,965.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$38.6 million
- Awards50
- Awarded in FY 2025$871,965
- Largest award$7.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 11 | $9.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 9 | $8.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 15 | $10.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 10 | $9.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 7 | $871,965 |
Programs that fund City of Amarillo
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 3 | $13.2 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 6 | $9.5 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 6 | $6.4 million |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Continuum of Care Program | 21 | $2.1 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 3 | $1.9 million |
| Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program | 5 | $981,187 |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All | 1 | $240,000 |
| Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) | 1 | $227,860 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 33 | $18.0 million |
| Department of Transportation | 7 | $15.4 million |
| Department of Justice | 7 | $2.5 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 1 | $2.4 million |
| Department of Energy | 1 | $227,860 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarillo city transit (ACT) will use FY20 and FY21 federal 5307 urbanized area formula grant funds in the amounts of $3809941 and $2030848 respectively (total: $5840789) for the construction of a bus terminal. These federal funds are documented in the attached split letters dated 7/13/20 and 3/09/21 | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 15, 2022 | $7.3 million |
| Application purpose: amarillo city transit (ACT) provides both fixed route and para-transit services. This grant aims to support the funding of these operations including maintenance costs to ensure the reliability of vehicles used for these services. Additionally the grant will contribute to future | Federal Transit Formula Grants | May 7, 2024 | $4.6 million |
| Home investment partnerships program | Home Investment Partnerships Program | September 20, 2021 | $2.6 million |
| Staffing for adequate fire and emergency response (SAFER) | Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | August 30, 2023 | $2.4 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | October 22, 2020 | $1.7 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 13, 2021 | $1.6 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 14, 2023 | $1.6 million |
| Purpose: the community development block grant (CDBG) program provides annual grants on a formula basis to states, cities, and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | September 10, 2024 | $1.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | November 28, 2022 | $1.6 million |
| Community development block grants/entitlement grants | Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | March 12, 2021 | $1.4 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Amarillo get?
$38.6 million in 50 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Amarillo the most?
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, with $18.0 million in 33 awards. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Justice follow.
What is City of Amarillo's largest federal grant?
$7.3 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on June 15, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Amarillo?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Home Investment Partnerships Program.
Other grant recipients in Amarillo
- Region Xvi Education Service Center
- Amarillo College
- City of Amarillo
- Texas Panhandle Mental Health Mental Retardation
- Panhandle Community Services
- Panhandle Regional Planning Commission
- City Federal Credit Union
- Amarillo Economic Development Corporation
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