Reconstruct electrical emergency generator

The Illinois Department of Transportation received a $544,935.79 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 8, 2025. The award supports the administration of a State Block Grant Program to distribute federal funding for nonprimary airport infrastructure improvements across Illinois. The grant funds the reconstruction of an electrical emergency generator as part of broader airport infrastructure enhancement initiatives, with project completion anticipated by September 7, 2029.

Under this grant, IDOT serves as the prime administrator for distributing sub-awards to eligible nonprimary airports within Illinois. A related sub-award to the City of Aurora, Illinois (dated April 18, 2026) supports lighting and signage improvements, specifically the rehabilitation of an airfield lighting vault and replacement of vault generator equipment. These investments align with the FAA's strategic objectives to modernize airport infrastructure and support the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

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.