Reconstruct airfield signage/markings

The Town of Houlton received a $200,000 formula grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) to reconstruct airfield signage and markings at Houlton's airport facilities. The grant, awarded on July 29, 2025, with a completion date of July 28, 2029, will fund the replacement of existing airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. This infrastructure improvement project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining the airport's visual guidance systems and compliance with federal airfield standards.

The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, provides federal support for airport infrastructure development and maintenance nationwide. As a parent entity municipality registered in SAM.gov since 2004, the Town of Houlton has demonstrated capacity to effectively manage federal grants, with this award representing one of multiple FAA grants the municipality has received for airport infrastructure improvements, including previous projects for runway visual guidance system installation and other airfield enhancements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs existing airfield markings that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with houlton, maine.