Rehabilitate apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Michigan Department of Transportation $164,824.21 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 17, 2025, to support apron rehabilitation at nonprimary airports throughout Michigan. This Project Grant establishes a state block grant program mechanism through which MDOT will administer sub-awards to eligible airports within the state, enabling multiple facility improvements under a consolidated federal funding structure. The grant period extends through July 16, 2029, providing a four-year project timeline consistent with typical FAA Airport Improvement Program completion windows.

Under this award, MDOT will distribute federal funding to nonprimary airports in Michigan for apron pavement rehabilitation and related infrastructure improvements. The state block grant administration approach allows MDOT to serve as the conduit for federal Airport Improvement Program funds, streamlining the grant management process for smaller airport sponsors while ensuring compliance with FAA requirements. The funded activities support the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs and advancing long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment.

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.