Acquire airfield equipment

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration New England Region awarded Rhode Island Airport Corp $432,500 on July 22, 2026, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.116) to acquire 110 new vehicle movement area transponders for enhanced airfield safety at airports associated with Warwick, Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Airport Corp, a state airport authority operating multiple public-use airports across Rhode Island including Theodore Francis Green Memorial State Airport in Warwick, serves as the direct recipient. The State of Rhode Island is the parent organization.

Work performance occurs in Warwick, Rhode Island. The period of performance extends from the award date through July 21, 2030.

The Airport Improvement Program provides annual federal funding to assist sponsors, owners, and operators of public-use airports in developing a nationwide system adequate to meet civil aeronautics needs. AIP funds airport infrastructure investments supporting transportation, environmental protection, and long-term economic benefits. Projects must be included in the National Plan of Integrated Airports Systems. Environmental impact assessment and preapplication coordination are required. Recipient must maintain airport layout plans and accounting records for the duration of the grant agreement, ordinarily twenty years, with supporting documentation retained for three years after final expenditure report submission. FAA, DOT Office of the Inspector General, and GAO retain inspection rights over recipient records.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project acquires 110 new vehicle movement area transponders to enhance safety. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with warwick, rhode island.