Acquire snow removal equipment. This grant includes funding by the american rescue plan act of 2021 to increase the federal share to 100 percent for the airport improvement program (AIP).

The Pease Development Authority received a $1 million Airport Improvement Program grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration to acquire snow removal equipment. Funded through the American Rescue Plan Act and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the grant provides 100% federal share to support the airport in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The project will replace carrier vehicles with rotary plow and displaced plow/material spreader equipment to maintain airfield operations during snow periods and improve safety and efficiency. Administered under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106), the grant aims to enhance airport capacity, safety, and security while meeting FAA strategic goals. Work will be completed by July 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires replacement carrier vehicle with rotary plow and carrier vehicle with displaced plow and material spreader equipment to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of operations. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with portsmouth, new hampshire.