Reconstruct wildlife perimeter fencing

The City of Cleveland, operating through its Port Control division, received a $31.2 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration's Great Lakes Region under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 27, 2025. This grant funds the final construction phase of a wildlife perimeter fencing reconstruction project at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, which encompasses the reconstruction of 51,000 linear feet of existing wildlife fencing and eight existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029.

The Airport Improvement Program, which combines traditional AIP funding, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) appropriations, and COVID-19 relief grants, supports airport infrastructure modernization and maintenance nationwide. This particular project addresses critical airport safety and operational needs by replacing deteriorated wildlife exclusion infrastructure at Cleveland's primary airport facility. As a civilian public-use airport included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport qualifies for federal investment under the program's strategic objectives of safety, operational excellence, and long-term economic benefits.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 51,000 feet of existing wildlife fencing and 8 existing gates that have reached the end of their useful lives. This grant funds the final phase, which consists of construction. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with cleveland, ohio.