Federal Project Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) a $2.86 million project grant under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on April 9, 2026, with an ultimate completion date of April 8, 2030. This award funds a state block grant program through which TDOT administers sub-awards to nonprimary airports throughout Tennessee for airport infrastructure improvements. The specific projects supported include terminal construction, apron construction, hangar construction and expansion, and land acquisition for airport development activities.

As the block grant administrator, TDOT distributes federal funding to eligible nonprimary airports within the state to support critical infrastructure modernization and expansion. The grant operates under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act framework, which allocated $500 million nationally for nonprimary airport improvements. Recipients are required to complete environmental assessments, maintain current airport layout plans for the duration of grant agreements (typically 20 years), and submit periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, and completion status. Most projects are expected to be completed within two to three years, with funding released through lump-sum reimbursement upon applicant submission of eligible expenses.