Construct/expand fuel farm

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Illinois Department of Transportation a Project Grant of $282,672.63 under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) on September 12, 2025. This grant supports the state block grant program to administer Airport Improvement Program sub-awards for nonprimary airports across Illinois. The award will remain active through September 11, 2029, providing federal funding to eligible airports within the state for infrastructure development and modernization projects.

Under this grant, the City of Casey received a sub-award effective November 2, 2025, for locally-let fuel facilities work. The sub-award funds the removal of a 4,000-gallon fuel tank and its replacement with a 20,000-gallon split fuel tank at a local airport facility. This project represents a typical airport infrastructure improvement supported through the state block grant program, enhancing fueling capacity and operational capabilities at nonprimary airports.

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.