Improve airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the City of Hope $288,437.89 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program on June 6, 2026, to fund reimbursement for Phase 4 of a multi-phase airport drainage system project completed in October 2024.

Phase 4 consisted of topsoil installation, seeding, and mobilization activities designed to eliminate ponding on airfield surfaces at Hope Municipal Airport and bring the facility into conformity with current FAA standards. The grant funds are obligated through June 5, 2030. Work is performed in Hope, Arkansas.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117), established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides funding for airport development including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal improvements. Eligible recipients include states, counties, municipalities, U.S. territories, and other public agencies owning or operating airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. Grant projects must be completed within a maximum of four years from award execution; assistance is released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new drainage system to eliminate ponding on airfield surfaces to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds reimbursement for phase 4 of the project completed october 2024, which consists of topsoil, seeding and mobilization. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with hope, arkansas.