Repair/rehabilitate/modernize sponsor owned FAA contract tower

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southern Region awarded the City of Ocala $220,000 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on August 3, 2026, to repair, rehabilitate, and modernize a sponsor-owned FAA contract tower serving Ocala, Florida. The project is eligible under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act's expanded eligibility provisions. Performance extends through August 2, 2030, with work conducted in Ocala, Florida. The funding is structured as a lump-sum project grant, with reimbursement upon application for documented expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates a sponsor owned, federal aviation administration contract tower. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act's expanded eligibility. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with ocala, florida.