Construct airport drainage/erosion control

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) a Project Grant totaling $167,368.42 under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on September 11, 2025, for construction of airport drainage and erosion control infrastructure. WisDOT serves as the state block grant administrator, distributing federal funding to eligible non-primary airports throughout Wisconsin to support airport infrastructure improvements and maintenance activities. This award represents a sub-award mechanism enabling WisDOT to administer Airport Improvement Program funding to multiple airports across the state while maintaining federal compliance oversight.

The project period extends through September 10, 2029, supporting WisDOT's role in managing airport infrastructure development for Wisconsin's non-primary airport system. The drainage and erosion control construction activities align with the FAA's strategic objectives of safety and operational excellence by addressing critical environmental and infrastructure maintenance needs at regional airports. As the designated state transportation authority, WisDOT leverages this federal funding to ensure adequate airport infrastructure systems while distributing resources equitably across the state's eligible airport network.

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.