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ActiveDepartment of Transportation · 2026

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

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Agency: Department of Transportation
Funding: Not specified
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: States, counties, municipalities, U.S. Territories and possessions, and other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the Republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia are eligible for airport development grants if the airport on which the development is required is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). Certain local government organizations may be eligible for grants to implement noise planning and compatibility projects. Private owners of public-use reliever airports or airports having at least 2,500 passengers boarding annually and receiving scheduled passenger aircraft service may also be eligible. CARES and ARPA state that only sponsors of airports in categories defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102 are eligible. Airports in U.S. territories (American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam) are included in the NPIAS and are eligible. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are not included in the NPIAS. While these airport sponsors may be eligible for some AIP discretionary funding, they are not eligible under CARES, and ARPA. Due to some airports receiving four times their annual operating expenses in relief under the CARES Act based on formula calculations, these same airports were not granted funding under ARPA. For IIJA funded programs eligible airport sponsors are those normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary grants as defined in 49 U.S.C. §47115. This includes a public agency, private entity, state agency, Indian Tribe or Pueblo owning a public-use NPIAS airport, and outside of NPIAS: the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Secretary of the Interior for Midway Island Airport. Eligible applicant types include: Local, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Territorial, State, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Airport Authority, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government.

About This Grant

Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs is sponsored by Department of Transportation. 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, environmental issues, local proprietary rights, and safeguarding the public investment. As an important component of that mission, ARP provides financial assistance to airports nationwide through grants. These grants contribute to the objective of maintaining and optimizing airport and runway safety, capacity, efficiency, financial responsibility, and environmental sustainability. The program objective of this listing is to assist 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.

The purpose of the various laws applicable to this program includes the investment in transportation, environmental protection, and airport infrastructure that will support long-term economic benefits. Grants to airports also support the objectives of several Executive Orders, including Executive Order 14005 – “Ensuring the Future is Made in all of America by All of America’s Workers”(as listed in the Regulations and Guidance Section). Performance measurement and reporting. An example of performance measurement: In the mission area of safety, the FAA Business Plan has several Initiatives, including the Initiative on Runway Pavement Maintenance. This initiative ensures that airport infrastructure is kept in a safe and serviceable condition through capital improvements and airport inspections. The related activity is to ensure runway pavement is kept in a safe and serviceable condition by maintaining eligible runway pavement in Excellent, Good, or Fair condition. The performance measure, as a specific target metric, is ensuring that this condition is met (based on visual inspections) for 93 percent of the paved runways in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). The financial assistance provided through these federal grants contribute to the capital improvements mentioned above. For performance reporting, all grants are required to submit performance reports (Annually for non-construction grants: FAA Form 5100-140 Performance Report, and quarterly for construction grants: FAA Form 5370-1 Construction Progress and Inspection Report). These reports include reporting on project milestone goals as well as lab and field testing for construction projects. With a standard period of performance of 4 years, projects must be completed within that timeframe. Projects are monitored throughout the period of performance and grant disbursements are regularly tracked. The program office monitors period of performance expirations and grant closeout in order to confirm successful project completion. A key performance indicator for the program in this listing is number of grant projects successfully completed and closed out. This measurement of grant funding disbursement as well as progress of projects towards completion aligns with and is reported on in the FAA’s Annual Performance and Accountability Report. This listing is currently active. Program number: 20.106. Last updated on 2025-12-29.

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[](http://www. faa. gov/airports) Through its Airport Programs, the FAA helps ensure a safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible national airport system that meets the needs of the traveling public, the Nation and the world.

# Airport Financial Assistance * Airport Improvement Program (AIP) * Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) * COVID-Relief Grant Programs * Passenger Facility Charge Program (PFC) # Airport Planning & Environmental * Airport Environmental Programs * Airport Noise Program & Maps * Airport Planning & Capacity * National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS) # Airport Engineering, Design & Construction Standards * Airport Airspace Analysis * Airport Data & Information Portal (ADIP) * Airport Design Software * Mitigating Runway Incursions & Excursions # Airport Safety & Operations * Airport Certification (Part 139) * Aircraft Rescue & Firefighting * Drivers & Surface Operators * Safety Management Systems * Wildlife Hazard Mitigation * Airport Financial Reporting * Airport Investment Partnership Program * Airport Rates & Charges * Complaints (Parts 13 & 16) * Airport Cooperative Research Program (ACRP) * Airports International Program * FAA Support to Rural Communities * New and Emerging Entrants on Airports ## FY26 IIJA Airport Infrastructure Grants FAA releases FY26 Airport Infrastructure Grant Funding Amounts ## Revitalizing Dulles Airport Now Accepting Proposals on Building New Concourses and Terminals ## Wildlife Hazard Mitigation Read "No Fowl Play: How Wildlife Strike Mitigation Helps Ensure Safe Skies" ## Enhancing Surface Safety: VMATs VMATs reduce risk on runway, taxiway, and apron movement areas at airports.

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Eligibility Requirements

States, counties, municipalities, U.S. Territories and possessions, and other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the Republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia are eligible for airport development grants if the airport on which the development is required is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). Certain local government organizations may be eligible for grants to implement noise planning and compatibility projects. Private owners of public-use reliever airports or airports having at least 2,500 passengers boarding annually and receiving scheduled passenger aircraft service may also be eligible. CARES and ARPA state that only sponsors of airports in categories defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102 are eligible. Airports in U.S. territories (American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam) are included in the NPIAS and are eligible. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are not included in the NPIAS. While these airport sponsors may be eligible for some AIP discretionary funding, they are not eligible under CARES, and ARPA. Due to some airports receiving four times their annual operating expenses in relief under the CARES Act based on formula calculations, these same airports were not granted funding under ARPA. For IIJA funded programs eligible airport sponsors are those normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary grants as defined in 49 U.S.C. §47115. This includes a public agency, private entity, state agency, Indian Tribe or Pueblo owning a public-use NPIAS airport, and outside of NPIAS: the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Secretary of the Interior for Midway Island Airport. Eligible applicant types include: Local, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Territorial, State, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Airport Authority, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: States, counties, municipalities, U.S. Territories and possessions, and other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the Republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia are eligible for airport development grants if the airport on which the development is required is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). Certain local government organizations may be eligible for grants to implement noise planning and compatibility projects. Private owners of public-use reliever airports or airports having at least 2,500 passengers boarding annually and receiving scheduled passenger aircraft service may also be eligible. CARES and ARPA state that only sponsors of airports in categories defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102 are eligible. Airports in U.S. territories (American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam) are included in the NPIAS and are eligible. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are not included in the NPIAS. While these airport sponsors may be eligible for some AIP discretionary funding, they are not eligible under CARES, and ARPA. Due to some airports receiving four times their annual operating expenses in relief under the CARES Act based on formula calculations, these same airports were not granted funding under ARPA. For IIJA funded programs eligible airport sponsors are those normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary grants as defined in 49 U.S.C. §47115. This includes a public agency, private entity, state agency, Indian Tribe or Pueblo owning a public-use NPIAS airport, and outside of NPIAS: the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Secretary of the Interior for Midway Island Airport. Eligible applicant types include: Local, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Territorial, State, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Airport Authority, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Is Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs a federal grant?

Yes — Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs is offered by Department of Transportation and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.

Which states are eligible for Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs?

This opportunity targets applicants in Alaska and District of Columbia. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.

How do I apply for Airport Improvement Program, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs, and COVID-19 Airports Programs?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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ActiveDepartment of Transportation · 2026

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

Quick Facts

Agency: Department of Transportation
Funding: Not specified
Deadline: Rolling
Status: Active
Eligibility: States, counties, municipalities, U.S. Territories and possessions, and other public agencies including an Indian tribe or pueblo, the Republics of the Marshall Islands and Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia are eligible for airport development grants if the airport on which the development is required is listed in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS). Certain local government organizations may be eligible for grants to implement noise planning and compatibility projects. Private owners of public-use reliever airports or airports having at least 2,500 passengers boarding annually and receiving scheduled passenger aircraft service may also be eligible. CARES and ARPA state that only sponsors of airports in categories defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102 are eligible. Airports in U.S. territories (American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Guam) are included in the NPIAS and are eligible. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are not included in the NPIAS. While these airport sponsors may be eligible for some AIP discretionary funding, they are not eligible under CARES, and ARPA. Due to some airports receiving four times their annual operating expenses in relief under the CARES Act based on formula calculations, these same airports were not granted funding under ARPA. For IIJA funded programs eligible airport sponsors are those normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) discretionary grants as defined in 49 U.S.C. §47115. This includes a public agency, private entity, state agency, Indian Tribe or Pueblo owning a public-use NPIAS airport, and outside of NPIAS: the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and the Secretary of the Interior for Midway Island Airport. Eligible applicant types include: Local, U.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia), Territorial, State, Municipality or Township government (inclusive of cities, towns, boroughs (except in Alaska), and villages), Airport Authority, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government.