Acquire snow removal equipment

The Montana Department of Transportation received a $365,113.68 Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 25, 2025, to acquire snow removal equipment for airports associated with Lincoln, Montana. The grant funds the purchase of one truck and plow attachment specifically designed to enhance the airport's operational capability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather conditions. This equipment acquisition directly supports the FAA's strategic objective of maintaining safe and efficient airport operations across the nation's public-use airport system.

The project carries a completion date of June 24, 2029, providing a four-year performance period for equipment acquisition and implementation. This award aligns with the Airport Improvement Program's broader mission to develop and maintain a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics, with particular emphasis on infrastructure improvements that enhance airport safety and operational resilience during challenging weather events.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one truck and plow attachment snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with lincoln, montana.