Reconstruct access road

Federal Grant Award Summary

Pondera County received a Project Grant award of $269,846.32 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which encompasses traditional Airport Improvement Program funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants. The award, dated August 12, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 11, 2029, funds the reconstruction of 900 feet of the existing airport access road serving Conrad Municipal Airport in Conrad, Montana. The road had reached the end of its useful life and required complete reconstruction to restore safe and adequate access to the airport facility.

This project directly supports the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by maintaining critical airport infrastructure necessary for civil aeronautics operations. The grant provides federal funding to enable Pondera County to modernize regional airport transportation infrastructure, enhancing accessibility and safety for the Conrad Municipal Airport and the surrounding community. The four-year project timeline accommodates design, construction, and project closeout activities typical of airport infrastructure improvements under the Airport Improvement Program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 900 feet of the existing airport access road that has reached the end of its useful life. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with conrad, montana.