Acquire snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, awarded a Formula Grant of $218,000 to the City of Caribou on July 22, 2025, for the acquisition of specialized snow removal equipment. The grant funds the purchase of one carrier vehicle equipped with a blower attachment, designed to enhance Caribou Municipal Airport's operational capability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This award represents a portion of a larger multi-year project, with the remaining eligible costs funded through an associated Airport Infrastructure Program grant.

The project, with an ultimate completion date of July 21, 2029, will improve the airport's winter weather response capacity and operational efficiency. As a formula grant distributed through the FAA's New England Region, this award reflects the federal government's commitment to supporting airport infrastructure and safety improvements at civilian public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. The City of Caribou, the awardee and operator of Caribou Municipal Airport, is responsible for project execution and compliance with standard grant requirements, including environmental assessments and periodic reporting on project expenditures and progress.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1 carrier vehicle and blower attachment for snow removal to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of the overall project. This grant is associated with an airport infrastructure program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with caribou, maine.