Project Grant 313SBGP1002026

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Georgia Department of Transportation Division of Intermodal a Project Grant totaling $5,043,828.15 under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on April 17, 2026, with a completion deadline of April 16, 2030. This state block grant program provides federal funding for airport improvement initiatives at nonprimary airports throughout Georgia. The grant finances a comprehensive portfolio of airfield infrastructure projects, including runway and taxiway resurfacing and resealing; taxiway lighting reconstruction; apron rehabilitation; hangar construction and expansion; fuel farm development; runway lighting rehabilitation; airfield drainage and erosion control improvements; and acquisition and installation of electrical emergency generators. Additionally, the award supports airport master plan updates to guide future facility development and modernization.

As the administering state agency, the Georgia Department of Transportation will distribute these federal funds to eligible nonprimary airports across Georgia as sub-awards under the block grant structure. The funding supports critical infrastructure improvements that enhance airport safety, operational efficiency, and capacity to serve regional aviation needs. The four-year performance period aligns with the Airport Infrastructure Grants program's typical implementation timeline, allowing airports sufficient time to complete planning, procurement, and construction activities in compliance with federal environmental assessment requirements and grant reporting obligations.