Airport Improvement Program (AIP)
About This Grant
Grants for airport planning and development including runways, taxiways, aprons, noise mitigation, and safety improvements at public-use airports.
Grant Summary
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is a U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA grant providing $150K to $50M for municipality, tribal government. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$150K–$50M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) from U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA before the deadline.
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Airport Improvement Program (AIP): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)?
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) is offered by U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA and is generally open to municipality, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provide?
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) provides between $150K and $50M per award from U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Airport Improvement Program (AIP) deadline?
Airport Improvement Program (AIP) accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Airport Improvement Program (AIP)?
To apply for Airport Improvement Program (AIP), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. Department of Transportation / FAA.