Acquire snow removal equipment

Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), through its Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), awarded $327,000 to the City of Caribou on May 23, 2025, for the acquisition of snow removal equipment. The project deliverable consists of one carrier vehicle equipped with a blower attachment designed to enhance the Caribou Municipal Airport's operational capacity to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This four-year project, with an ultimate completion date of May 22, 2029, represents a portion of a larger airport improvement initiative, with remaining eligible project costs funded through an associated Airport Improvement Program grant.

The Airport Improvement Program supports the development and modernization of airport infrastructure across the United States to ensure a safe and efficient nationwide airport system. The snow removal equipment acquisition aligns with the program's strategic objectives to enhance airport operational efficiency and safety. As a public-use airport facility included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, Caribou Municipal Airport qualifies for this federal infrastructure investment. The grant recipient is required to maintain comprehensive project records, submit periodic progress reports detailing project milestones, and retain accounting documentation for three years following final expenditure reporting.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 1 carrier vehicle and blower attachment for snow removal to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This grant funds a portion of overall 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 caribou, maine.