Designated for nonprimary airports in the state block grant program

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $9,976,933.33 project grant to the Tennessee Department of Transportation on August 22, 2023 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). This grant will provide federal funding for airport infrastructure projects at non-primary airports across the state through the FAA's State Block Grant Program.

The key activities to be performed include the Tennessee Department of Transportation administering sub-awards to local government entities such as the Cities of Lewisburg, Lebanon, Morristown, Elizabethton, and Crossville for various airport improvement projects. These sub-projects encompass taxiway rehabilitation, apron rehabilitation, runway lighting system replacement, fuel farm improvements, and terminal building renovations at the respective airports. The goal is to support the FAA's strategic priorities of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence through critical infrastructure upgrades at these non-primary airports in Tennessee.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of tennessee to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for nonprimary airports within the state. This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of tennessee to administer airport improvement program sub-awards for various projects at nonprimary airports within the state. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports in the tennessee state block grant program.