WASHINGTON – Senator Chuck Grassley announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has awarded two grants totaling $5,384,232 to airports in Dubuque and Mason City.
“This funding is intended to increase the safety and efficiency of these airports, as well as help provide economic development opportunities in these communities,” Grassley said.
The funds will be distributed as follows:
• Dubuque Regional Airport will receive $2,384,232 for terminal building construction
• Mason City Municipal will receive $3,000,000 for construction of an aircraft rescue and fire fighting building
Each year, thousands of local Iowa organizations, colleges and universities, individuals and state agencies apply for competitive grants from the federal government. The funding is then awarded based on each local organization or individual’s ability to meet criteria set by the federal entity.