Federal grants to Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County in Richmond, Texas received $89.7 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 50 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $36.5 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $11.4 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$89.7 million
- Awards50
- Awarded in FY 2025$11.4 million
- Largest award$7.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 13 | $25.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 12 | $20.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 11 | $15.6 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $16.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 11 | $11.4 million |
Programs that fund Fort Bend County
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 8 | $36.5 million |
| Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants | 5 | $16.2 million |
| Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | 5 | $9.3 million |
| Soil and Water Conservation | 2 | $8.2 million |
| Home Investment Partnerships Program | 5 | $7.2 million |
| High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Program | 5 | $4.9 million |
| Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants | 1 | $3.0 million |
| Emergency Solutions Grant Program | 6 | $1.9 million |
| Treatment Court Discretionary Grant Program | 1 | $888,388 |
| Children of Incarcerated Parents | 1 | $741,460 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 14 | $46.1 million |
| Department of Housing and Urban Development | 16 | $25.3 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 3 | $6.4 million |
| Executive Office of the President | 5 | $4.9 million |
| Department of Justice | 11 | $4.1 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose activities to be performed: this is a ffy 2021 section 5307 arp funding application (houston uza) in the amount of $7887947 representing 100% federal share of the total eligible amount. This application utilizes arp funding to prevent prepare for and respond to coronavirus. The application s | Federal Transit Formula Grants | January 10, 2022 | $7.9 million |
| Ewp ft. Bend oyster creek 005 (II) I8 | Soil and Water Conservation | December 23, 2020 | $5.9 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is for bus support equipment misc software software maintenance capital items vehicle inspections park ride lot license 3rd party contracting education and training mobility mgmt operating assistance program support and planning using FY2022 5307 fundin | Federal Transit Formula Grants | January 29, 2024 | $5.7 million |
| This application is to request section 5307 crrsaa funds apportioned to the houston uza for fort bend county transit as stated in the attached split letter in the amount of $5636635.purpose: the purpose of this award is to purchase software/maintenance equipment and operating assistance for fort ben | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 16, 2022 | $5.6 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to complete construction of the westpark park and ride and purchase adp software miscellaneous equipment 3rd party contracting mobility management operating assistance program support and planning.; activities performed: funds will be used for capita | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 5, 2023 | $4.7 million |
| Application purpose: fort bend county is requesting funds to purchase buses for the new downtown commuter service.; activities performed: funds in this project will go toward the purchase of up to 28 40-PASSENGER buses for the new downtown commuter service. 40 passenger vehicles with ada accessibili | Federal Transit Formula Grants | June 11, 2021 | $4.5 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to fund: bus support equipment misc software software maintenance capital items vehicle inspections a park ride lot license 3rd party contracting education and training mobility mgmt operating assistance program support and planning using FY2021 5307 | Federal Transit Formula Grants | February 5, 2024 | $4.5 million |
| Ewp ft. Bend oyster creek 005 (i) | Soil and Water Conservation | December 23, 2020 | $4.3 million |
| Application purpose: provide financial assistance for transportation services provided to the elderly and individuals with cognitive behavioral and other disabilities. The project is 100% traditional.; activities performed: funds will be used to pay for purchased transportation services and ambassad | Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities | September 20, 2023 | $3.6 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 | December 3, 2024 | $3.6 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Fort Bend County get?
$89.7 million in 50 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Fort Bend County the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $46.1 million in 14 awards. The Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is Fort Bend County's largest federal grant?
$7.9 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on January 10, 2022. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Fort Bend County?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Community Development Block Grants/Entitlement Grants and Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities.
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