Federal grants to Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin received $93.1 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 $93.1 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $31.9 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated October 31, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$93.1 million
- Awards18
- Awarded in FY 2025$31.9 million
- Largest award$23.8 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 5 | $44.0 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $3.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 6 | $11.0 million |
| FY 2024 | 2 | $2.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 3 | $31.9 million |
Programs that fund Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | 18 | $93.1 million |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 18 | $93.1 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 19, 2021 | $23.8 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 85,245 square foot terminal to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This grant funds phase 2, which will construct 9,500 square feet of the terminal concourse. Intended beneficiary | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 17, 2025 | $13.5 million |
| Purpose: construct terminal; rehabilitate taxiway; rehabilitate apron; rehabilitate runway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project constructs a new 84,520 square foot terminal concourse to accommodate the movement of passengers and baggage. This project rehabilitates 1,179 feet o | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 17, 2025 | $11.4 million |
| Purpose: extend taxiway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP). Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project extends taxiway a to 8,300 feet to address nonsta | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 16, 2021 | $8.8 million |
| Improve existing airport | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | April 6, 2021 | $7.8 million |
| Purpose: strengthen taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project strengthens taxiway R3 and R4 and the adjacent taxilane to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milw | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 17, 2025 | $7.5 million |
| Purpose: improve/modify/rehabilitate terminal building. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project replaces the existing terminal concourse d roof that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds 94.87% of the project. This project is associated with a bipartisan infrast | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | September 4, 2023 | $5.1 million |
| Purpose: remove taxiway; rehabilitate taxiway. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project rehabilitates 578 feet of the existing taxiway c pavement to extend its useful life. This project rehabilitates 613 feet of the existing taxiway h pavement to extend its useful life. This projec | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | July 14, 2023 | $3.4 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 from rent and minimum | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | January 5, 2022 | $2.9 million |
| Purpose: rehabilitate taxiway; install taxiway lighting. Activities to be performed/expected outcomes: this project installs new lighting on taxiway A4 to enhance safety. This project rehabilitates 245 feet of the existing paved taxiway A3 to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to | Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs | August 29, 2024 | $2.9 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does Milwaukee County, Wisconsin get?
$93.1 million in 18 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives Milwaukee County, Wisconsin the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $93.1 million in 18 awards.
What is Milwaukee County, Wisconsin's largest federal grant?
$23.8 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 19, 2021. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Other grant recipients in Milwaukee
- The Medical College of Wisconsin, Inc.
- Milwaukee County
- City of Milwaukee
- United Migrant Opportunity Services/Umos Inc.
- University of Wisconsin System
- Marquette University
- Harley Davidson Inc
- Versiti Blood Health, Inc.
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