Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs

Department Of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has several strategic goals: Safety, People, Global Leadership, and Operational excellence. The FAA Office of Airports (ARP) grant programs described in this listing contribute to these goals, as outlined in the FAA Annual Summary of Performance and Financial Information. The ARP mission is planning and developing a safe and efficient national airports system to satisfy the needs of the aviation interests of the U.S., with considerations for economics,

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Helps public-use airports improve their facilities and infrastructure. Provides funding for projects that modernize airports and support economic growth.

Quick Facts

Funding
Contact for details
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Regional & Community Development
Organization
Department Of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration

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What Is This Program?

The annual Airport Improvement Program (AIP) assists sponsors, owners, or operators of public-use airports in the development of a nationwide system of airports adequate to meet the needs of civil aeronautics and the flying public. The purpose of the law includes the investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure that will support long-term economic benefits. AIP funds airport infrastructure investments. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021 provides once-in-a-generation investments in infrastructure projects at airports across the country. IIJA will modernize infrastructure, strength the supply chain, and create jobs. Included under this Assistance Listing are COVID-relief grant programs through which FAA administered funds as prescribed by Congress under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. While both the CARES and ARPA programs have active grants, in FY 2025, neither programs are accepting new grant applications.

What Benefits Are Offered?

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Provides funding for US airport improvement projects, including support for hazardous chemical mitigation and contract tower development.

Who Is Eligible?

Industries: aviation, airport operations

Region: US

Other Criteria: US airport operators or entities involved in airport infrastructure projects, projects involving hazardous chemical mitigation (for Airport Improvement Program), contract tower development projects (for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Contract Tower Grants Program)

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
๐Ÿ“ฅTemplates Available
  • OST-SAM Closeout Form
  • Management Decision Template
  • Initial Notification Template
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support may be required depending on the project.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸงพEligible Expenses
  • Airport revenue and taxes
  • Eligible grant project costs
๐ŸšซIneligible Expenses
  • Costs not consistent with federal financial assistance obligations
  • Revenue diversion
๐Ÿ“Expense Caps
Costs are subject to OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) principles.
๐Ÿ’ณPayment Model
mixed
โชRetroactive Expenses Eligible
Yes

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ”€Matching Required
Yes
๐Ÿ“ŠMatching Ratio
X% minimum
๐ŸฆEligible Matching Sources
  • cash
  • in-kind contributions
  • donated goods
  • services
  • volunteer time
๐Ÿ“šStacking Rules
Cumulative government assistance is allowed
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธProof of Matching Required
Documentation to prove matching funds is required

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • single audit report
  • corrective action plan
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
acknowledgment of federal funding
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

kay.ryder@faa.gov
202-267-8170

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