Acquire snow removal equipment; construct/expand snow removal equipment building

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Northwest Mountain Region awarded Chouteau County $410,426.32 on July 22, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to acquire one carrier vehicle with plow snow removal equipment and construct a new 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building at an airport serving Geraldine, Montana. The equipment acquisition enhances the airport's ability to clear priority airfield areas during adverse weather. The new building brings the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible portion. Place of performance is Montana. The period of performance extends from the award date through August 2, 2030. Assistance type is Project Grant, awarded as a lump sum and released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires one carrier vehicle and plow snow removal equipment to enhance the airport's ability to clear the priority areas of the airfield during adverse weather conditions. This project constructs a new 2,000 square foot snow removal equipment building to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. This grant funds a portion of the total project. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with geraldine, montana.