Construct/expand fuel farm

The Town of Paoli, Indiana received a $120,228.42 project grant awarded September 2, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), administered by the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region. This Phase 1 funding supports an environmental study and preliminary engineering for the construction and expansion of a fuel farm at a non-primary airport serving Paoli. The project will establish infrastructure to introduce a new fuel type and expand availability of an existing fuel type through the addition of two fuel tanks, two self-service pumps, and associated apron pavement improvements.

The grant initiative aims to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue through expanded fuel services. The project completion date is September 1, 2029, allowing sufficient time for the planning and design phases to support subsequent construction activities. As a parent entity recipient, the Town of Paoli has demonstrated consistent success in securing federal infrastructure grants through the Federal Aviation Administration and maintains an active SAM.gov registration through May 6, 2026.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new fuel farm at a nonprimary airport by adding 2 fuel tanks, 2 self service pumps, and associated apron pavement, for a new fuel type and to expand availability of an existing fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of an environmental study and preliminary engineering. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with paoli, indiana.