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).

This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region provides $299,485 to The Ohio State University Airport under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106) to acquire a replacement carrier vehicle with plow equipment. The vehicle and equipment will be used to keep the airport serviceable during snow periods and aid in the efficiency and safety of airport operations associated with Columbus, Ohio. The grant period runs from August 2, 2021 to August 1, 2025 and will fund 100% of the project costs through the increased federal share provided by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 for the Airport Improvement Program.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires a replacement carrier vehicle with plow 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 columbus, ohio.