Reconstruct apron

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a Project Grant of $296,842.11 to the County of Sumter on July 29, 2025, under the Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs (CFDA 20.106). This grant provides reimbursement funding for the reconstruction of general aviation apron pavement at Sumter Municipal Airport in Sumter, South Carolina. Specifically, the award funds Phase 5 of a larger apron reconstruction project, which consists of 1,888 square yards of the total 28,280 square yards of apron pavement requiring reconstruction due to reaching the end of its useful life. The construction work was completed in June 2023.

This grant is part of a coordinated funding structure wherein an associated Airport Improvement Program grant funds the remaining eligible portion of the apron reconstruction project. The grant carries an ultimate completion date of July 28, 2029, and supports the FAA's strategic objectives of enhancing airport safety and operational efficiency through modernization of airport infrastructure. The County of Sumter Grants Department serves as the grant recipient and administrative unit responsible for managing these federal funds supporting critical airport infrastructure improvements.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project reconstructs 28,280 square yards of the existing general aviation apron pavement that has reached the end of its useful life. This grant funds a portion of phase 5, which consists of construction of 1,888 square yards. This grant funds the reimbursement of this project completed in june 2023. This grant is associated with an airport improvement program grant that funds the remaining eligible portion of the project. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with sumter, south carolina.