Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The City of Riverside, operating through its Riverside Municipal Airport division, received a $298,280 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) awarded on September 8, 2025. This Phase 1 design grant funds the development of engineering plans and specifications for constructing new concrete swales and improving airport drainage infrastructure. The project is intended to enhance stormwater runoff management at Riverside Municipal Airport and bring the facility into compliance with current Federal Aviation Administration drainage standards. The grant period extends through September 7, 2029, providing the municipality with federal resources to advance critical airport infrastructure planning.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development and modernization of public-use airport infrastructure nationwide through funding authorized under traditional appropriations, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021, and legacy COVID-19 relief programs. This design-phase award represents a typical early-stage investment in airport capital projects, where federal funding enables municipalities to conduct the planning necessary for subsequent construction phases. Upon completion of the design work, the City of Riverside may pursue additional federal funding for the construction implementation of the drainage and erosion control improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new concrete swales to improve airport drainage run-off to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with riverside, california.