Washington (May 16, 2025) – U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is granting Louisiana a total of $1,627,346.00 in funding from his Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to improve airport infrastructure in Minden, Shreveport, Monroe, Vivian, Mansfield, Eunice, and Reserve.
“Communities always want their airports to leave a good first impression,” said Dr. Cassidy. “These investments will help them do so. They’ll boost safety, support local economies, and help smaller airports better serve their communities.”
| Grant Awarded | Recipient | Project Description |
| $585,000.00 | City of Minden | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 3,600 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to help the airport be self-sustaining by generating revenue. |
| $292,125.00 | Shreveport Airport Authority | This grant will provide federal funding to acquire a new sweeper/vacuum truck to bring the airport into conformity with current safety standards. |
| $355,679.00 | City of Monroe | This grant will provide federal funding to rehabilitate 2,153 feet of Runway 14/32 to maintain structural integrity and minimize foreign object debris. |
| $57,770.00 | Town of Vivian | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a new fuel farm by adding one fuel tank to expand availability of an existing fuel type and help generate airport revenue. |
| $131,772.00 | De Soto Parish Police Jury | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a 10,920 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar and a 735-foot taxilane to improve airfield access and meet current standards. |
| $95,000.00 | City of Eunice | This grant will provide federal funding to construct a new sponsor-owned hangar for aircraft storage to support revenue generation and self-sufficiency. |
| $110,000.00 | Port of South Louisiana | This grant will provide federal funding to construct an 8,400 sq. ft. sponsor-owned hangar to assist the airport in becoming self-sustaining through increased revenue. |
