Rehabilitate runway. This grant is funded by the coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This federal Project Grant award, funded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), provides $2,400,000 to the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) to rehabilitate 5,496 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 at the Dalton Municipal Airport (DNN) in Georgia. The grant, awarded on September 11, 2024, will fund Phase 2 of the runway rehabilitation project, which aims to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend the runway's useful life.

As part of this grant, the City of Dalton will serve as the sub-grantee, overseeing the rehabilitation work and updating the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) plan for fiscal years 2024-2026. The project is expected to be completed by September 10, 2028, providing infrastructure improvements to support the Dalton Municipal Airport's ongoing operations and safety.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of georgia to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project rehabilitates 5,496 feet of existing paved runway 14/32 to maintain the structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 2, which consists of construction. This grant includes nonprimary and discretionary funding for dalton municipal airport (DNN), located in the 14TH congressional district of georgia, in the amount of $2,400,000. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the georgia state block grant program.