Federal grants to Capital Region Airport Commission
Capital Region Airport Commission in Richmond, Virginia received $92.2 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 $91.2 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $34.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$92.2 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$34.2 million
- Largest award$16.7 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $36.3 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $8.1 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $13.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 1 | $661,811 |
| FY 2025 | 6 | $34.2 million |
Programs that fund Capital Region Airport Commission
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 17 | $91.2 million |
| Payments for Small Community Air Service Development | 1 | $1.0 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $92.2 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 31, 2021 | $16.7 million |
| Purpose: shift taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts existing paved taxiway c by 400 feet and taxiway e by 300 feet to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airp | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 30, 2025 | $14.1 million |
| Purpose: construct deicing pad with associated facilities; expand apron. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 3, 2021 | $12.8 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing 15,000 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2025 | $11.5 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 25, 2021 | $6.1 million |
| Purpose: shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project shifts taxiway e from its current airfield location to the north to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds approximately 85% of the complete project. This gra | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 12, 2023 | $5.6 million |
| Purpose: expand apron. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing concourse b terminal apron to 116,000 square yards to accommodate the planned concourse b expansion. . This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction of 10,848 square feet. Intend | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 2, 2022 | $5.5 million |
| Purpose: reconstruct aircraft rescue and fire fighting building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs the existing 15,000 square foot aircraft rescue and firefighting building that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the total proj | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 20, 2025 | $4.0 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces six existing passenger boarding bridges that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated w | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 14, 2023 | $4.0 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates the existing terminal building federal inspection station to bring the facility up to current standards. This grant funds 83% of the complete project. This grant funds pha | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 26, 2023 | $3.5 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Capital Region Airport Commission get?
$92.2 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Capital Region Airport Commission the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $92.2 million in 18 awards.
What is Capital Region Airport Commission's largest federal grant?
$16.7 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on August 31, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Capital Region Airport Commission?
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.
Other grant recipients in Richmond
- VA Department of Medical Assistance Service
- Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Education
- Virginia Department of Transportation
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Housing & Community Development Virginia Department of
- VA Department of Transportation
- Emergency Mgmt Department of
- State Corporation Commission
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