Acquire land for approaches. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

This $807,500 project grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region, under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), will fund the acquisition of 59 acres of land by the Porter County Municipal Airport Authority. The land acquisition enhances safety at the Valparaiso, Indiana airport by protecting the approach for Runway 27. By increasing the federal share to 100%, the funding through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 supports airport infrastructure projects that benefit local communities. Awarded September 3, 2021, the project is expected to be completed by September 2, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 59 acres of land to enhance protection for the runway 27 approach. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with valparaiso, indiana.