Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Rhode Island Airport Corporation received a $2.25 million Project Grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106), awarded on August 27, 2025. The grant funds the construction of airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure at Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, including the installation of new manholes and outlets designed to bring the airport's drainage systems into conformity with current FAA standards. The project is scheduled for completion by August 26, 2029.

This infrastructure improvement project represents a critical investment in airport safety and operational efficiency, addressing environmental compliance requirements through modernized stormwater management systems. As a state government entity responsible for operating multiple airports throughout Rhode Island, the Rhode Island Airport Corporation leverages this FAA funding to enhance the airport's civil aeronautics infrastructure and long-term sustainability. The project aligns with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence while supporting the nationwide system of public-use airports adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project constructs new manholes and outlets to drain airfield to bring the airport into conformity with current standards. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with warwick, rhode island.