Reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded The Ohio State University $576,616.84 on June 22, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to reconstruct snow removal equipment at Columbus airports.

The award funds replacement of two carrier vehicles with plow attachments that have reached the end of their useful lives. The recipient is The Ohio State University Office of Sponsored Programs, serving as the administrative vehicle for airports associated with Columbus, Ohio. The period of performance runs through June 21, 2030, with place of performance in Columbus, Ohio 43210.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides funding for airport runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability projects, terminal improvements, airport transit connections, and roadway projects. Projects are expected to be completed expeditiously with maximum periods of performance of four years; most airports complete projects within two to three years of grant award. The grant is awarded as a lump sum with assistance released upon application for reimbursement of expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project replaces existing snow removal equipment including two carrier vehicles with plow attachments that have reached the end of their useful lives. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with columbus, ohio.