Construct/expand fuel farm

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the Texas Department of Transportation $550,191.58 on June 22, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to construct and expand a fuel farm and administer a state block grant program distributing federal funding to nonprimary airports within Texas for runway extensions, taxiway rehabilitation, and related airport improvement projects.

The Texas Department of Transportation serves as the designated state transportation agency administering the block grant program and distributing these federal funds to eligible sub-award recipients and nonprimary airports across Texas. Performance runs through June 21, 2030, with work performed in Texas. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides up to $500 million over five years for nonprimary airport projects including runways, taxiways, safety and sustainability initiatives, terminal improvements, airport transit connections, and roadway projects. Assistance type is a Project Grant, awarded as a lump sum with reimbursement upon application for expenses.

Activities and expected outcomes

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