Q-SB1. How will IIJA funds be administered to airports covered under the FAA’s State Block Grant Program (SBGP)?

FAA interprets 49 U.S.C. 47128, State Block Grant Program, as giving direction to provide each State Block Grant participating state program administration responsibilities for grants issued under IIJA. This interpretation is consistent with our long-standing practice. For airports covered under the FAA’s SBGP, the FAA will issue block grants to states designated for projects at specific locations. IIJA funds are location specific, similar to AIP discretionary funding. When projects are ready to move forward, location-specific funding will be awarded based on IIJA availability and actual construction bids or negotiated agreement.