Project Grant 348SBGP2872026

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Southwestern Region awarded the Texas Department of Transportation $292,500 on August 14, 2026, under the Airport Infrastructure Grants program (CFDA 20.117) to administer a state block grant program distributing federal funding to nonprimary airports within Texas for airport improvement projects, including apron construction.

TxDOT 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 the state. The award carries a period of performance through August 13, 2030, and encompasses work performed throughout Texas.

The Airport Infrastructure Grants program, established as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides $14.5 billion in funding over five years starting in FY 2022, including up to $500 million dedicated to nonprimary airports. Eligible uses include runway extension, taxiway rehabilitation, safety and sustainability projects, and related airport infrastructure improvements. Environmental impact assessment is required, and preapplication coordination through the state's single point of contact is mandated. Grant recipients must maintain airport layout plans for the duration of the grant agreement (typically 20 years) and retain accounting records for three years after final expenditure report submission.