This grant offers up to $100 million for projects that improve airport traffic control towers at eligible airports. The funding is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and aims to address aging airport infrastructure. Projects can include construction, repair, modernization, or relocation of control towers, as well as acquiring related equipment.
Who it's for: This grant is for any eligible airport that needs to improve its airport traffic control towers. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, or township governments, as well as special district governments.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not related to airport traffic control towers
- Ineligible applicant types
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Projects not aligned with the grant's purpose
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Timeline for project completion
- Documentation of current tower conditions
- Plans for construction or equipment acquisition
- Registration with the FAA
- Environmental impact assessments
- Community support letters
- Compliance with federal regulations
Cautions
- Ensure the project aligns with FAA certification requirements
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
- Ensure all necessary registrations and compliance documents are in order
- Be prepared for detailed reporting requirements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments. The grant is unrestricted, meaning any eligible airport under these government types can apply for funding to improve their airport traffic control towers.
Overview
This grant is for any eligible airport that needs to improve its airport traffic control towers. Eligible applicants include state, county, city, or township governments, as well as special district governments.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Projects not related to airport traffic control towers
- Ineligible applicant types
- Incomplete applications
- Applications submitted after the deadline
- Projects not aligned with the grant's purpose
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to sustain, construct, repair, improve, rehabilitate, modernize, replace, or relocate airport traffic control towers. They can also be used to acquire and install air traffic control and communications equipment, or to construct remote towers certified by the FAA.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
- Deadline
- Oct 19, 2026(18 days)
- Archive Date
- Nov 18, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility as a state, county, city, township, or special district government
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather documentation of current tower conditions
- Develop a comprehensive budget plan
- Ensure registration with the FAA
- Complete environmental impact assessments
- Collect community support letters
- Submit the application by October 19, 2026