Federal Grant Award Summary

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) a $2.51 million Project Grant under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) on June 22, 2026, for apron construction at nonprimary airports throughout Texas. TxDOT administers this state block grant program to distribute federal funding to eligible nonprimary airports within the state, enabling critical airfield infrastructure improvements. The grant period extends through June 21, 2030, with performance expected to be completed within the standard four-year timeframe, though most airport infrastructure projects are typically completed within two to three years of award execution.

The funded activities support apron reconstruction and expansion at participating nonprimary airports within Texas, consistent with the Airport Infrastructure Grants program's mandate to improve runway, taxiway, and apron infrastructure at public-use airports listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems. TxDOT's role as the state pass-through entity ensures compliance with federal requirements including environmental impact assessments, maintenance of airport layout plans, and submission of periodic progress reports documenting project bidding, contract awards, work commencement, and completion status throughout the grant agreement period.