State block grant program nonprimary/cargo/state apportionment allocation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation a formula grant totaling $28,275,424.21 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 9, 2025, with a completion date of September 8, 2029. This award, funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, establishes a 100% federal cost share for airport infrastructure improvements. MDOT will administer this grant as a State Block Grant Program to distribute Airport Improvement Program sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Michigan, allocating both nonprimary and state apportionment funds to support infrastructure development projects across the state's eligible airport system.

Through this mechanism, MDOT will serve as the pass-through entity enabling nonprimary airports within Michigan to undertake capital improvements consistent with FAA strategic objectives. Eligible projects under the Airport Improvement Program may include runway and taxiway rehabilitation, terminal modernization, safety area enhancements, lighting system upgrades, and acquisition of specialized airport equipment. By concentrating administrative oversight at the state level, this formula grant approach streamlines federal funding distribution while supporting the FAA's goal of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of michigan to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project allocates state block grant program nonprimary and state apportionment funds to the state of michigan to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for various projects at nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.