Construct/expand fuel farm

The City of Belfast received a $444,133.68 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106) to construct and expand fuel infrastructure at Belfast Airport. This award, issued on July 30, 2025, funds Phase 2 of a fuel farm development project, specifically providing reimbursement for the installation of a 10,000-gallon Jet A fuel tank that was completed in August 2023. The project is structured as a double pump fuel facility designed to enhance the airport's financial sustainability by generating additional revenue.

This initiative qualifies for federal support under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) expanded eligibility provisions, which authorize infrastructure investments at non-primary airports to strengthen the nationwide aviation system. The project completion date is set for July 29, 2029, allowing adequate time for any remaining project closeout and documentation requirements. As a DOT Certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise with extensive experience managing FAA-funded airport infrastructure projects, the City of Belfast has demonstrated the capacity to successfully execute complex, multi-year federal grant programs in support of critical transportation infrastructure.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new double pump fuel facility at a non-primary airport 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 2, which consists of the reimbursement of a 10,000-gallon jet a fuel tank installation completed in august 2023. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with belfast, maine.