Federal grants to Norfolk Airport Authority
Norfolk Airport Authority in Norfolk, Virginia received $102 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 $102 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $29.2 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$102 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$29.2 million
- Largest award$17.3 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $27.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 1 | $1.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 2 | $16.1 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $27.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $29.2 million |
Programs that fund Norfolk Airport Authority
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 18 | $102 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $102 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose: reconstruct terminal access road. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconstructs 3,500 feet of the existing airport entrance access road that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associate | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 28, 2025 | $17.3 million |
| 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 25, 2021 | $15.1 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of the existing runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds the first construction phase. Intended beneficiar | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 31, 2023 | $13.7 million |
| Purpose: improve terminal; expand terminal; install passenger boarding bridges; reconstruct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires and installs three new passenger boarding bridges to accommodate more aircraft operations. This project expands the existing termi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 24, 2025 | $9.7 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of existing paved runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds a portion of the final phase, which cons | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 6, 2024 | $8.6 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 26,500 square feet. This grant funds federal inspection service facility. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformity w | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $6.0 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 3,000 feet of the existing runway 5/23 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds a portion of the final construction phase. Intend | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $6.0 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | May 11, 2021 | $5.8 million |
| Purpose: expand terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project expands the existing terminal by 26,500 square feet. This grant funds the federal inspection service facility. This expansion will facilitate the movement of passengers and baggage to bring the airport into conformi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 5, 2024 | $4.4 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 24, 2021 | $4.0 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Norfolk Airport Authority get?
$102 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Norfolk Airport Authority the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $102 million in 18 awards.
What is Norfolk Airport Authority's largest federal grant?
$17.3 million under Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, with its first action in the period on July 28, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Norfolk
- Commonwealth of Virginia
- Norfolk State University
- Norfolk Redevelopment & Housing Authority
- Old Dominion University
- City of Norfolk
- Old Dominion University Research Foundation
- Tidewater Community College
- Roanoke Cement Company LLC
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