Acquire snow removal equipment. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration provides $378,959 to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities for the acquisition of snow removal equipment. The grant is awarded under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106).

The funding will allow the replacement of a snow removal grader and plow equipment at airports associated with Russian Mission, Alaska. Maintaining operational airfields during winter weather is critical to safety. This equipment will enhance efficiency and safety of snow removal operations. The grant completion date is September 6, 2025, with funds obligated on September 7, 2021.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires replacement snow removal grader and plow equipment to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with russian mission, alaska.