Acquire snow removal equipment

Federal Grant Award Summary

The Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport Authority received a Project Grant award of $785,916.84 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on July 29, 2025. The grant funds the acquisition and deployment of one new truck equipped with plow snow removal equipment at the Lewiston-Nez Perce County Regional Airport in Lewiston, Idaho. This equipment will enhance the airport's operational capability to efficiently clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions, supporting safe and reliable airport operations.

The project is scheduled for completion by July 28, 2029, providing a four-year implementation period typical for Airport Improvement Program awards. The snow removal equipment acquisition represents critical infrastructure investment aligned with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence, ensuring the regional airport maintains adequate winter weather response capabilities to serve civil aeronautics needs and the local community's transportation infrastructure requirements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one new truck with plow snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lewiston, idaho.