Rehabilitate parking lot

The County of Grant received a Project Grant award of $106,271.58 from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on June 16, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of June 15, 2029. This award funds Phase 1 (design) of a parking lot rehabilitation project at a non-primary airport in the Hurley, New Mexico area serving Silver City. The project will rehabilitate an existing 57,000 square-foot non-revenue-generating parking lot to extend its useful life and improve airport infrastructure.

The Airport Improvement Program, administered by the FAA, supports the development, maintenance, and modernization of airport infrastructure nationwide, including runway reconstruction, taxiway rehabilitation, lighting systems upgrades, and safety improvements. This grant aligns with the FAA's strategic goals of safety, operational excellence, and infrastructure resilience while supporting the comprehensive development of the nation's airport system. The County of Grant, as the awardee, is responsible for delivering the design phase deliverables and managing grant compliance requirements, including environmental assessments, accounting records retention, and periodic project status reporting to the FAA.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project rehabilitates the existing 57,000 square foot nonrevenue generating parking lot at non primary airport to extend its useful life. This grant funds phase 1, which consists of design. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with silver city, new mexico.