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Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant

Source: California Grants Portal, ID 5302. Listing last updated by the grantor Jun 25, 2026. Rebuilt here Oct 30, 2026.

Who can apply

Public Agency

Projects must be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan Completed Form DOA-0012 - State Matching Grant Application for FAA AIP  Completed Form DOA-0007 - CAAP Certification Local government approval as described in CAAP Regulations, Section 4067. Executed FAA grant agreement. California Environmental Quality Act  compliance verification Airport Layout Plan (ALP) including project location and dimensions or project drawing if ALP doesn't exist.

Where: California

Purpose

Provides airport sponsor's a portion of the local match required for a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to eligible public-use general aviation airports.

Description

This is a reimbursable grant for airport development or planning activities. The State will provide up to 5% of total AIP grant with a project maximum of $200,000 per project. Project must be listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan to be eligible. Project must not begin until a notice to proceed is given by the State

Important dates

Opened
Jan 11, 2022
Application deadline
Ongoing
Expected award announcement
Continuous
Period of performance
50 months post award

Funding details

Total estimated available
$2,500,000.00
Estimated amount per award
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Expected number of awards
Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Letter of intent required
No
Matching funds
Not Required
Funding source
State
Funding source notes
This grant is funded from the Department of Transportation Aeronautics Account.
Funding method
Reimbursement(s)
Funding method notes
Each FAA Form 271/270 or invoice summary sent to the FAA for billing. Proof of funds received from the FAA. This may be a bank statement or journal report from the sponsor’s accounting system. Relevant payments should be highlighted for easy reconciliation. A high-level summary of each of the FAA claims.  Form DOA-0021

How to apply

Read the full guidelines on the grantor's site, then apply there. Nothing is submitted through this site.

Submission: email: [email protected]

Questions about this grant: email: [email protected]; tel: 1-916-917-4368;

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