Reconstruct snow removal equipment

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation a Project Grant totaling $216,095.79 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 10, 2029. This grant funds the reconstruction of snow removal equipment at non-primary airports throughout Wisconsin as part of the state block grant program administered by WisDOT. The award supports critical airport infrastructure maintenance that enhances operational safety and efficiency at eligible facilities across the state.

Under this grant, WisDOT serves as the designated administrator distributing federal funding to non-primary airports within Wisconsin while maintaining oversight and compliance responsibilities. A sub-award was issued to the County of Door on January 15, 2026, for conducting an Environmental Assessment related to Runway 20 improvements, including runway safety area enhancements and obstruction removal. This tiered funding structure enables WisDOT to leverage federal resources to address multiple airport infrastructure priorities while ensuring eligible sub-grantees meet federal environmental and operational requirements.

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.