Improve/modify/rehabilitate contract tower

The Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $2.2 million project grant to the Michigan Department of Transportation under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant provides funding through FY 2027 for Michigan DOT to administer sub-awards to nonprimary airports in the state for airport improvements. Specifically, the grant supports activities to improve, modify, or rehabilitate contract towers. As the state department of transportation, Michigan DOT will oversee infrastructure projects at eligible small airports across Michigan using this FAA funding. The grant aims to enhance safety and operations at general aviation airports in Michigan through tower upgrades and other eligible capital improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of michigan to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the michigan state block grant program.