Extend/expand taxilane

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded $596,842.11 to the Texas Department of Transportation on June 22, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to administer a state block grant program distributing federal funds to nonprimary airports across Texas for runway extension and taxiway rehabilitation, including taxilane expansion activities. The award carries a period of performance through June 21, 2030, with place of performance in Texas. The Texas Department of Transportation acts as the designated state transportation agency administering the block grant program, channeling federal funds downward to eligible sub-award recipients and nonprimary airport authorities. One sub-award identified is Federal Grant Sub Award 348SBGP2732026-GRANTC-2619MTPLS, awarded July 2, 2026, to the City of Mount Pleasant for Southwest Site Development and Drainage Improvements—Phase II. The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, funded through 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, as well as terminal and airport transit connections. Assistance Type: Project Grant.

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.