Federal grants to Port of Bellingham
Port of Bellingham in Bellingham, Washington received $56.5 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 $28.7 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $20.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$56.5 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$20.7 million
- Largest award$17.9 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $15.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 4 | $5.7 million |
| FY 2023 | 3 | $10.5 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $3.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 4 | $20.7 million |
Programs that fund Port of Bellingham
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 12 | $28.7 million |
| Ballast Water Treatment Technologies | 1 | $17.9 million |
| Port Infrastructure Development Program | 1 | $6.9 million |
| Clean Ports Program | 1 | $1.5 million |
| United States Marine Highway Grants | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants | 1 | $514,955 |
| Rural Energy for America Program | 1 | $81,970 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 15 | $54.5 million |
| Environmental Protection Agency | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Department of Agriculture | 1 | $81,970 |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Award purpose this project will fund the final design and construction of improvements that will reinstate on dock and near dock rail connections to the port of bellinghams shipping terminal. The project will also connect the terminal to the bnsf mainline to provide direct rail service in and out of | Ballast Water Treatment Technologies | September 25, 2025 | $17.9 million |
| Purpose: improve runway safety area; reconstruct apron lighting; improve airport drainage/erosion control; shift or reconfigure existing taxiway; rehabilitate runway; construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building; construct taxilane. This grant includes funding by the american | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 19, 2021 | $10.0 million |
| Award purpose the project will fund repairs of and upgrades to the pier at the bellingham shipping terminal bst. The upgrades will enable the facility to handle heavy and oversized cargoes and permit the future use of mobile cranes. The project will also fund removal of rock outcroppings adjacent to | Port Infrastructure Development Program | August 28, 2023 | $6.9 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 10, 2021 | $4.2 million |
| Purpose: construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a 6,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to extend the life of the equipment by protecting it from adverse weather conditions. . This grant | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 20, 2022 | $2.9 million |
| Purpose: shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconfigures connecting taxiway f from its current airfield location to a new midfield connector location to meet federal aviation administration design standards. . This grant funds the third | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 20, 2022 | $2.9 million |
| Purpose: acquire aircraft rescue & fire fighting safety equipment; acquire snow removal equipment; construct/rehabilitate/modify/expand snow removal equipment building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project acquires a replacement liquid deicing truck to enhance the airport's abi | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | June 27, 2023 | $2.7 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 23, 2021 | $2.6 million |
| Description: the purpose of this award is to provide funding under the inflation reduction act to the port of bellingham.#8239;specifically, the recipient will conduct emissions inventory and accounting exercises; analyze emissions-reduction strategies; engage with port stakeholders; and conduct resi | Clean Ports Program | December 17, 2024 | $1.5 million |
| Purpose: shift or reconfigure existing taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project reconfigures connecting taxiway f from its current airfield location to a new midfield connector location to meet federal aviation administration design standards. This grant funds the final ph | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | March 31, 2023 | $1.2 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Port of Bellingham get?
$56.5 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Port of Bellingham the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $54.5 million in 15 awards. The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture follow.
What is Port of Bellingham's largest federal grant?
$17.9 million under Ballast Water Treatment Technologies, with its first action in the period on September 25, 2025. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund Port of Bellingham?
Its largest are Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs, Ballast Water Treatment Technologies and Port Infrastructure Development Program.
Other grant recipients in Bellingham
- Lummi Indian Business Council
- Western Washington University
- Northwest Indian College Foundation
- Whatcom Transportation Authority
- Lummi Nation Housing Authority
- Opportunity Council
- Whatcom Community College
- Northwest Indian College Foundation
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