Expand terminal

The Gerald R. Ford International Airport Authority received a $876,666.67 Project Grant award dated September 3, 2025, from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds Phase 1 of a terminal expansion project consisting of utility site work to support a 70,500 square-foot expansion of the existing terminal facility at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The project completion date is September 2, 2029.

This grant provides federal funding to enhance airport infrastructure and capacity to accommodate increased passenger traffic. Phase 1 focuses on foundational utility infrastructure work necessary to support the larger terminal expansion initiative. The Airport Improvement Program, which encompasses traditional appropriations, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) funding, and COVID-19 relief allocations, supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment across the national airport system.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project expands the existing terminal by 70,500 square feet. The expansion will accommodate more passengers. The grant funds phase 1, which consists of utility site work. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with grand rapids, michigan.