Reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation a Project Grant of $328,277.89 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, with a completion date of September 10, 2029. This grant funds a state block grant program administered by WisDOT to distribute federal resources for airport infrastructure improvements at non-primary airports throughout Wisconsin. The award enables WisDOT to serve as the designated state administrator for FAA Airport Improvement Program sub-awards, ensuring compliance oversight and successful project implementation across eligible facilities.

Under this grant, WisDOT is distributing funds to sub-awardees for critical airport infrastructure projects. Notably, Baraboo-Dells Flight Center, Inc. (Baraboo-Dells Airport) received a sub-award effective January 12, 2026, to acquire snow removal equipment including a tractor with plow and broom attachment. This project encompasses both design and procurement phases, addressing essential wintertime operational capabilities at the non-primary airport facility. Through this block grant structure, WisDOT facilitates federal funding delivery to support infrastructure resilience and operational safety improvements at regional Wisconsin airports.

Activities and expected outcomes

This project awards a state block grant program grant to the state of wisconsin 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 wisconsin state block grant program.