State block grant program nonprimary/cargo/state apportionment allocation

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded Pennsylvania Department of Transportation a Formula Grant totaling $4,421,052.63 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 27, 2025, with a completion deadline of August 26, 2029. This grant, funded through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act provisions, provides 100 percent federal funding to support airport infrastructure improvements. The primary product delivered through this award is state-level administration of Airport Improvement Program sub-awards directed to nonprimary airports throughout Pennsylvania.

PennDOT will serve as the administrative steward for the state block grant program, allocating federal funds to support various infrastructure projects at eligible nonprimary airports within the Commonwealth. These funds enable airport sponsors and operators to undertake capital improvements necessary to maintain a safe and efficient airport system, including projects such as runway and taxiway rehabilitation, lighting system upgrades, hangar construction, and other aviation facility enhancements. The four-year project period allows sufficient time for project planning, design, construction, and closeout activities across the state's nonprimary airport portfolio.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of pennsylvania to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project allocates state block grant program nonprimary funds to the commonwealth of pennsylvania 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 pennsylvania state block grant program.