Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of Jefferson, Iowa received a $295,789.47 Project Grant award on August 5, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant funds the construction and expansion of a fuel farm facility at Jefferson Municipal Airport, a non-primary public-use airport. The project involves installing two new fuel tanks for a new fuel type to enhance the airport's operational capabilities and revenue generation potential, thereby advancing its self-sustainability objectives. The grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The project is scheduled for completion by August 4, 2029, and will be executed by the City of Jefferson. The fuel farm infrastructure investment aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of supporting the development and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide through the Airport Improvement Program, which provides federal funding to airport sponsors for projects that enhance civil aviation capacity and economic benefits at public-use airports included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new pump fuel facility at a non primary airport by adding two fuel tanks for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with jefferson, iowa.