Project Grant WA04001501

This federal Project Grant award, provided by the Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment, is for the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island Noise Mitigation Project for North Whidbey Middle School. The $6,644,853 grant, awarded on February 1, 2025, supports sound insulation and noise reduction strategies at the school to address the impact of military fixed-wing aviation operations. The project is funded through the DOD's Community Noise Mitigation Program (CFDA 12.029), which aims to...

The U.S. Department of Education's Office of Elementary and Secondary Education awarded a $1,973,660 Project Grant under the Impact Aid Program (CFDA 84.041) to the School Dist #201 Island County, doing business as Oak Harbor School District, located in Oak Harbor, Washington. This grant will support the district's delivery of comprehensive K-12 educational services, including general instruction, special education, English language learning, school nutrition, career and technical education,...

The Whidbey Telephone Company was awarded a $16,831,726 Project Grant from the Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration under the Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program (CFDA 11.033). The grant will fund the construction of 47.6 miles of new underground terrestrial fiber and 63.1 miles of undersea fiber to expand middle mile broadband infrastructure in Point Roberts, Washington and surrounding communities. This new middle mile network will provide improved...

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $339,314.44 in funding to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) to construct three new 2,500 square foot helipads meeting FAA standards at airports associated with Winthrop, Washington. The award, made on July 9, 2024, will fund Phase 3 of this project, which consists of construction management activities. This grant supports WSDOT's role in...

This $943,661.11 federal Formula Grant awarded on July 17, 2023, is funded by the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Northwest Mountain Region under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant will provide funding for the first phase of a project to reconstruct and reconfigure taxiways, runways, and associated lighting systems at the King County International Airport in...

This Project Grant award from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) provides $814,340 in federal funding to the Port of Skagit County in Burlington, Washington. The purpose of the grant is to acquire a snow broom to enhance the airport's ability to clear the airfield during adverse weather conditions. The award will support critical infrastructure improvements that strengthen the airport's operational safety and resilience, with a project...

The County of Ocean in New Jersey received a $500,000 Project Grant award from the Department of Defense Washington Headquarters Service Office of Economic Adjustment to develop a Compatible Use Plan for Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst from June 2021 through May 2023. Under the Community Investment federal grant program (CFDA 12.600), the County will create a plan to ensure compatible land use and development around the military base through the grant period. The Compatible Use Plan will...

This $430,427.37 Project Grant awarded by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) will fund the expansion of the fuel farm facility at the Friday Harbor Airport in Friday Harbor, Washington. The project will add a supplemental tank for Jet A fuel and install a larger 12,500-gallon tank for Avgas, enabling the airport to be more self-sustaining by generating revenue from fuel sales. This grant award, with a performance period from May 2025...

The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded a $497,777.78 Project Grant to the Port of Anacortes, doing business as Anacortes Airport, under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106). The grant funds the first phase of a project to reconstruct and modernize infrastructure at the Anacortes Airport. Key activities include replacing the runway lighting system, runway markings and signage, installing a new precision approach path indicator system, and...

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded a $3,621,438 Formula Grant under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) on December 28, 2023. The funding will support the reconstruction of NE 7th Avenue, including the provision of non-motorized facilities and illumination. WSDOT subsequently issued a $1,680,140 sub-award to the City of Oak Harbor to carry out a portion of this infrastructure project. The...