Federal grants to Commonwealth of Virginia
Commonwealth of Virginia in Norfolk, Virginia received $342 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 9 awards. Its largest program was Clean Ports Program, with $313 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $314 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$342 million
- Awards9
- Awarded in FY 2025$314 million
- Largest award$313 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 3 | $23.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $917,937 |
| FY 2023 | 1 | $1.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $1.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 2 | $314 million |
Programs that fund Commonwealth of Virginia
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clean Ports Program | 1 | $313 million |
| Port Infrastructure Development Program | 1 | $20.2 million |
| Port Security Grant Program | 5 | $5.0 million |
| Highway Research and Development Program | 1 | $2.1 million |
| Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants | 1 | $972,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $314 million |
| Department of Transportation | 2 | $22.2 million |
| Department of Homeland Security | 5 | $5.0 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Description: the purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the Virginia port authority. Specifically, the recipient will retire and scrap internal combustion engine units at the norfolk international terminals and richmond marine terminal and replace them | Clean Ports Program | December 13, 2024 | $313 million |
| This project will involve the modification of the existing infrastructure to allow for the construction of a new yard, including completing 6 componets | Port Infrastructure Development Program | September 10, 2021 | $20.2 million |
| Autonomous truck ready | Highway Research and Development Program | June 17, 2021 | $2.1 million |
| Port security grant program | Port Security Grant Program | August 20, 2023 | $1.1 million |
| Port security grant program | Port Security Grant Program | August 16, 2021 | $1.0 million |
| Port security grant program | Port Security Grant Program | September 27, 2025 | $1.0 million |
| Description: the agreement provides funding to the commonwealth of Virginia to fund a project that Virginia's sustainability efforts in demonstrating and advancing the use of hybrid, electric, and other clean fuel/energy technologies, supports the dera programmatic priorities, and is aligned with goa | Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants | September 12, 2024 | $972,000 |
| Port security grant program | Port Security Grant Program | September 2, 2022 | $956,250 |
| Port security grant program | Port Security Grant Program | September 20, 2024 | $822,785 |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Commonwealth of Virginia get?
$342 million in 9 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Commonwealth of Virginia the most?
The Environmental Protection Agency, with $314 million in 2 awards. The Department of Transportation and the Department of Homeland Security follow.
What is Commonwealth of Virginia's largest federal grant?
$313 million under Clean Ports Program, with its first action in the period on December 13, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Commonwealth of Virginia?
Its largest are Clean Ports Program, Port Infrastructure Development Program and Port Security Grant Program.
Other grant recipients in Norfolk
- Norfolk State University
- Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Old Dominion University
- City of Norfolk
- Old Dominion University Research Foundation
- Norfolk Airport Authority
- Tidewater Community College
- Roanoke Cement Company LLC
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