Reconstruct snow removal equipment

County Of Steuben received a $314,200 Project Grant award dated August 26, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the reconstruction of snow removal equipment at airports serving Angola, Indiana, specifically replacing one carrier vehicle with plow attachment that has reached the end of its useful life. The project is scheduled for completion by August 25, 2029.

This award supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by enabling critical airport infrastructure maintenance. As a civilian public-use airport facility, the Angola airport benefits from the Airport Improvement Program's broader mission to develop and maintain a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. Snow removal equipment is essential to ensure safe and continuous airport operations, particularly in the Great Lakes region where winter weather presents ongoing operational challenges.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including one carrier vehicle with plow attachment that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with angola, indiana.