Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, $5 billion has been granted to provide competitive grants for airport terminal development projects that address the aging infrastructure of the nation’s airports. The first $1B has been awarded to more than 90 projects at airports across the country. View our map to learn more about these projects and the airports receiving funding.
“Americans deserve modern airports that meet the needs of their families and growing passenger demand. Funded through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, today’s grants will improve airport terminals while also creating good jobs in communities across the country,”
– U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
The application period for the second round of funding is now open!
Apply now to receive funding from the second $1B grant. These grants can fund projects that will improve airfield safety through terminal relocation, replace aging facilities, increase capacity, encourage competition, improve energy efficiency (including LEED accreditation standards) and increase or improve access to passengers with disabilities and historically disadvantaged populations. Projects that relocate, reconstruct, repair or improve an airport-owned air traffic control tower are also eligible.
Is my airport eligible for this program?
Eligible airports include those operated by authorities, cities, territories and tribes within the national air transportation system. If your airport is normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants, you’re eligible for this program too.
How to apply
The application period for the second $1B (FY2023) is open from September 22 to 5:00 pm Eastern time, October 24, 2022. Apply now!
- Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity to learn about the program and the terms and conditions of the grant awards.
- Ensure you’re registered with System for Award Management (SAM) and you have a unique entity identifier. You must continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information while the FAA is reviewing your application.
- Complete FAA Form 5100-144, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Airport Terminal and Tower Project Information. Instructions are included with the form. As part of your submission, you will need to prepare short summaries of your project and its program considerations and benefits.
- The form can be completed and submitted electronically. Save your work as you complete the application. Use the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form when complete.
- Your complete, electronic application must be submitted by 5:00 pm Eastern time, October 24, 2022.
Already applied and wondering what happens next? Click here for more information.
The first $1B has been awarded. Here’s how its helping your community.
The first $1B funds more than 90 projects at airports across the country. These projects improve airport terminals in communities of all sizes. The improvements deliver the following benefits:
- Expand capacity at our nation’s airport terminals
- Increase energy efficiency
- Promote competition
- Provide greater accessibility for individuals with disabilities
- Build two new air traffic control towers
This interactive map shows the airports receiving the grants and how the funds will be invested:
For full details on the FY22 funding amounts, see the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Terminal Program grants file.
I applied, what happens now?
How will my application be evaluated?
Applications will be evaluated based on criteria found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Section E. Projects for consideration should:
- Increase capacity and passenger access
- Replace aging infrastructure
- Achieve compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), including expand accessibility for persons with disabilities
- Improve airport access for historically disadvantaged populations
- Improve energy efficiency including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation standards
- Improve airfield safety through terminal relocation
- Encourage actual and potential competition
- Create good paying jobs
Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that meet as many of these criteria as possible, but do not need to meet all criteria to be considered. The FAA will also consider projects that advance the goals of the following Executive Orders:
- Executive Order 13990, ‘‘Protecting Public Health and the Environment and Restoring Science to Tackle the Climate Crisis”
- Executive Order 13985, ‘‘Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government”
- Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad”
- Executive Order 14036, “Promoting Competition in the American Economy”
Distribution of funds
Large hub airports will receive up to 55 percent of the total funding; medium hub airports will receive up to 15 percent of the total funding; and small hub airports will receive up to 20 percent of the total funding. At least 10 percent of the total funding will go to non-hub and non-primary airports.
When will I hear if I received a grant?
Applicants will be notified either in writing or electronically. The Secretary of Transportation will announce a Notice of Intent to fund selected projects by March 2023.
I still have questions, who do I contact?
Direct all inquiries regarding applications to the appropriate Regional Office (RO) or Airports District Office (ADO). RO/ADO contact information can be found here. Or you can contact the FAA BIL Team at 9-ARP-BILAirports@faa.gov.
More Information
- Review the full Notice of Funding Opportunity
- Have questions about completing your application? Detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are available.
- Help us spread the word with our social media press kit.
- Review the full Bipartisan Infrastructure Law site and see what other opportunities may be eligible to you.
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