Construct/expand hangar

The City of Eunice received a $100,000 Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 16, 2025, with an anticipated completion date of June 15, 2029. This grant funds Phase 1 of a hangar construction and expansion project designed to enhance the airport's revenue-generating capacity and financial sustainability. The award specifically supports the design phase for a new sponsor-owned aircraft storage hangar at Eunice Municipal Airport in Louisiana.

This project qualifies for expanded eligibility under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and economic development. By funding the design and eventual construction of additional aircraft storage infrastructure, the grant enables the airport to diversify revenue streams and improve its long-term financial viability. The City of Eunice demonstrates substantial experience managing airport infrastructure grants, having successfully executed over $1.1 million in FAA Airport Improvement Program funding since 2021 for related airport modernization initiatives.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the infrastructure investment and jobs act expanded eligibility. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with eunice, louisiana.