Lawrence County Boac

Lawrence County Boac, doing business as Virgil I Grissom Muni Airport - BFR, is a U.S. Local Government entity registered in SAM.gov, specifically a County-level government-owned organization located in Bedford, Indiana. The organization operates the Virgil I. Grissom Municipal Airport and serves as the Lawrence County Board of Aviation Commissioners, focusing on airport infrastructure development and maintenance. As a government entity, Lawrence County Boac primarily receives federal grant awards from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), specifically through the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106), which supports critical airport infrastructure and operational enhancement projects.

Lawrence County Boac has received multiple federal grant awards aimed at improving airport infrastructure, safety, and operational capabilities. These grants have funded several critical projects, including the construction of a new 4,500-foot Taxiway A in multiple phases, with total grant values ranging from $262,000 to $3,239,964.44. The projects have included pavement construction, lighting and signage installation, and the acquisition of an Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS III) to enhance aviation safety. Additionally, the organization received American Rescue Plan Act funding in 2021 to support COVID-19 related economic relief, covering costs associated with airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, and pandemic response. All grants have been awarded by the FAA's Great Lakes Region, with project completion dates ranging from 2025 to 2029, demonstrating a sustained commitment to airport infrastructure development and modernization.