Improve/modify/rehabilitate contract tower

This $435,944 federal Project Grant awarded on September 14, 2023 by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will provide funding to the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) to administer sub-awards for improvement and rehabilitation projects at non-primary airports within the state. The grant is intended to support the FAA's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence by upgrading and modernizing airport infrastructure across Michigan. The award will enable MDOT to distribute funds to various airports in the state to carry out activities such as runway, taxiway, and apron construction, terminal upgrades, and acquisition of safety and operational equipment. The program typically provides multi-year funding to allow for project design, construction, and closeout phases.

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.