Rehabilitate apron

The County of Santa Rosa, Florida received a Project Grant of $219,978.95 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 28, 2025, for the design phase of an airport apron rehabilitation project. The grant funds Phase 1 planning and design activities for the rehabilitation of 13,000 square yards of existing west apron pavement at Milton, Florida airport facilities. The project is designed to maintain structural pavement integrity and minimize foreign object debris, with an ultimate completion date of August 27, 2029.

This Airport Improvement Program grant supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by funding critical airport infrastructure planning. The design phase funding enables the County of Santa Rosa to develop comprehensive project specifications and engineering plans necessary for subsequent construction activities. As a typical design-phase airport grant under CFDA 20.106, this award represents the initial investment step in a multi-year airport modernization initiative, positioning the project for potential construction phase funding through the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, or other FAA infrastructure programs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates 13,000 square yards of existing west apron pavement to maintain the structural integrity of the pavement and to minimize foreign object debris. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with milton, florida.