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Q-06. Are airport sponsors in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island eligible for IIJA Grants?

AIG Allocated: Yes, but they do not receive an allocation. Only sponsors of airports in categories defined in 49 U.S.C. 47102 receive allocations. Airports must be included in the NPIAS to receive an allocation of AIG funds. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are not included in the NPIAS. While these airport sponsors may be eligible for some AIP discretionary funding under 49 U.S.C. 47115, they are not eligible for AIG Allocated funds under IIJA.

FCT Competitive: Yes. Funds are available to sponsors of airports eligible to receive discretionary funds per 49 U.S.C. 47115 and participating in the FCT program under 49 U.S.C. 47124. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are eligible for discretionary funds. These sponsors could compete for FCT Competitive funding if they are accepted into the FCT program.

ATP: Yes. Funds are available to sponsors of airports eligible to receive discretionary funds per 49 U.S.C. 47115. Airports in the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Republic of Palau, and Midway Island are eligible for discretionary funds.