Federal grants to City of Laredo
City of Laredo in Laredo, Texas received $39.6 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 17 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $27.6 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $5.6 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$39.6 million
- Awards17
- Awarded in FY 2025$5.6 million
- Largest award$8.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $882,266 |
| FY 2022 | 6 | $16.0 million |
| FY 2023 | 4 | $4.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 4 | $12.5 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $5.6 million |
Programs that fund City of Laredo
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 6 | $27.6 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 3 | $8.2 million |
| Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 5 | $1.4 million |
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 2 | $882,271 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $37.2 million |
| Department of Commerce | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Executive Office of the President | 2 | $882,271 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| This is an ffy 2021 section 5307 american rescue plan act (ARP) application in the amount of $8753532. Per the arp act the grant requests 100% federal share. The application utilizes arp act funding to help hard-hit public transit agencies avoid layoffs and service reductions which disproportionatel | Federal Transit Formula Grants | March 1, 2022 | $8.8 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this project is to continue with the bus replacement program of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.; activities performed: funds will be used to purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) buses.; expected outcomes: funding will permit the city of laredo transit to repl | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | April 16, 2024 | $7.4 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this project is to provide operating assistance and preventive maintenance to laredo transit management inc. For fixed route and paratransit services during the period of 10/01/2024 to 09/30/2025.; activities performed: funds will be used to cover all eligible ope | Federal Transit Formula Grants | January 15, 2025 | $4.8 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose for this project was to provide operating assistance to laredo transit for fixed route and paratransit services for the period 10/1/2022 to 09/30/2023. Federal funds were used for driver and other operations work salaries fuel bus parts and supplies including ppe equ | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 19, 2023 | $4.6 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this project is to continue bus operations by acquiring capital replacement for heavy-duty cng buses fareboxes support vehicles a generator and ada screen monitors.; activities performed: funds will be use to cover eligible replacement and new capital equipment fo | Federal Transit Formula Grants | December 15, 2023 | $4.5 million |
| The city of laredo is applying for FY2021 section 5307 formula federal grant funds in the amount of $3515783 for preventive maintenance and operating assistance. This grant will consist of the use of federal funds for fixed route and paratransit services including maintenance expenses for the city o | Federal Transit Formula Grants | March 8, 2022 | $3.5 million |
| This is an ffy 2021 section 5307 crrsaa application in the amount of $1529460 representing 100% federal share of the total eligible amount. The application utilizes crrsaa funding to prevent prepare for and respond to coronavirus. The application scope of work include operating expenses to operate a | Federal Transit Formula Grants | March 1, 2022 | $1.5 million |
| This eda investment supports the city of laredo with making new public infrastructure improvements to assist in the development of industrial and commercial properties in webb county, Texas. The project consists of constructing a concrete roadway, water lines, sewer lines, a reinforced concrete pipe | Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities | June 14, 2022 | $1.5 million |
| The hidta program reduces illicit drug supply by aiding federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. Performance is measured by dismantling/disrupting drug trafficking and money laundering organizations and improving effectiveness of the initiatives. | High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | March 1, 2021 | $872,271 |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this grant application is to combine three (3) years of apportionment; FY2023 FY2024 and FY2025. The funds will be divided between software purchase equipment purchase replacement of paratransit vans and operating assistance funds.; activities performed: the combi | Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | August 1, 2025 | $779,264 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does City of Laredo get?
$39.6 million in 17 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives City of Laredo the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $37.2 million in 14 awards. The Department of Commerce and the Executive Office of the President follow.
What is City of Laredo's largest federal grant?
$8.8 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on March 1, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund City of Laredo?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs and Investments for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities.
Other grant recipients in Laredo
- County of Webb
- Texas A&m International University
- Laredo College
- City of Laredo
- Gateway Community Health Center, Inc.
- City of Laredo
- Serving Children and Adults in Need, Inc.
- Housing Authority of the City of Laredo
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