Shift taxiway

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) $768,421.05 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on August 30, 2025. This project grant authorizes IDOT to administer a state block grant program providing federal funding to nonprimary airports throughout Illinois for airport infrastructure improvements. The grant funds sub-awards distributed to eligible airports within the state for projects such as taxiway realignment, runway resurfacing, and related airfield enhancements, with performance extending through August 29, 2029.

IDOT distributed funds from this award to sub-awardees for specific airport improvement projects. Vermilion Regional Airport Authority received a sub-award effective February 21, 2026, to realign Taxiway A in Phase 3 at Vermilion County Airport. This sub-award represents one of multiple taxiway rehabilitation and realignment projects funded through IDOT's administration of the state block grant program, demonstrating the grant's role in modernizing critical airport infrastructure across Illinois's nonprimary airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of illinois to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the illinois state block grant program.