Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded $143,200 to the City of Taunton (operating as Taunton Municipal Airport) on August 12, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to design Phase 2 of a fuel farm expansion at the non-primary airport in East Taunton, Massachusetts.

The project adds one Jet A fuel tank to the existing fuel facility, intended to enable the airport to generate revenue and operate more self-sustainably. This expansion is allowable under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The grant funds design work only; construction is not included in this phase. The period of performance runs through August 11, 2030. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program provides federal funding for airport infrastructure improvements including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, and terminal and roadway projects at airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands an existing fuel facility at a non-primary airport by adding one jet a fuel tank for a new fuel type 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 design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with taunton, massachusetts.