Construct/expand fuel farm

This project grant, awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Central Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on July 17, 2025, provides $585,263.16 in federal funding to O'Neill Municipal Airport in O'Neill, Nebraska for the construction and expansion of airport fuel infrastructure. The project delivers two self-service fuel pump facilities with associated apron pavement improvements designed to enable the airport to offer a new fuel type, thereby enhancing revenue generation and operational self-sustainability at this non-primary airport. This grant represents a portion of the total project cost, with an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funding the remaining eligible project expenses.

The project is scheduled for completion by July 16, 2029, and is authorized under the expanded eligibility provisions of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. As a civilian airport infrastructure development initiative, this award aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of maintaining a comprehensive nationwide system of public-use airports and supporting long-term economic benefits through transportation infrastructure investment. The O'Neill Municipal Airport, a local government-owned facility registered in the System for Award Management, will serve as the project sponsor and grant recipient responsible for project implementation, reporting, and compliance with grant administration requirements throughout the four-year performance period.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs a new pump fuel facility at a non primary airport by adding 2 self service pumps and associated apron pavement for a new fuel type to assist the airport to be as self-sustaining as possible by generating revenue. This project is allowable under the bipartisan infrastructure law's expanded eligibility. 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 O'neill, nebraska.