Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant
Department of Transportation
About This Grant
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
Grant Summary
Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant is a Department of Transportation grant providing up to $2.5M 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 $2.5M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant 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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Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant?
Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant 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 Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant provide?
Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant provides up to $2.5M 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 Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant deadline?
Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant 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 Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant?
To apply for Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant, 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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