Local Airport Loan Program
Department of Transportation
About This Grant
Types of projects funded by these loans include hangars, General Aviation (GA) terminals, utilities, GA fueling facilities, Caltrans Acquisition and Development eligible projects, or local share for a federal Airport Improvement Program grant. The maximum term of a loan is 17 years. The Department approves the amount of the loan in accordance with the project’s feasibility and the sponsor’s financial situation. For details including eligibility, please see the publication, State Dollars for Your Airport (PDF), Chapter 2; and the California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Division 2.5, Chapter 5, California Airport Loan Program.
Grant Summary
Local Airport Loan Program is a Department of Transportation grant providing up to $300K for municipality, school district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
Up to $300K
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Local Airport Loan Program from Department of Transportation, 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 Department of Transportation before the deadline.
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Local Airport Loan Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Local Airport Loan Program?
Local Airport Loan Program is offered by Department of Transportation and is generally open to municipality, school district. It is available in CA. 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 Local Airport Loan Program provide?
Local Airport Loan Program provides up to $300K per award from Department of Transportation. 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 Local Airport Loan Program deadline?
Local Airport Loan Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Department of Transportation, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Local Airport Loan Program?
To apply for Local Airport Loan Program, 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 Department of Transportation.
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