AIG  funds under IIJA include AIG Allocated, FCT, and AFR funds. Allowable use of AIG funds is as follows: 

1. AIG Allocated: An airport sponsor may use these funds for airport-related projects defined under 49 U.S.C. §40117(a)(3). AIG Allocated funds cannot be used to pay for debt service. The FAA has used the guidance in the AIP Handbook, as well as Program Guidance Letters (PGLs), as components of PFC eligibility determination under section 40117. The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 may establish additional eligible costs. See Q-R3. 
    
2. FCT: An airport sponsor may use these funds to sustain, construct, repair, improve, rehabilitate, modernize, replace, or relocate a non-approach FCT ATCT, and to acquire and install air traffic control, communications, and related equipment to be used in those ATCT.  (For further information on ATCT construction, see Table O-3 Other Building Project Requirement (Other than Terminal), Item h, in the AIP Handbook). For further information on the process to initiate a new tower or a replacement tower project, see FAA Order JO 7210.78 FAA Contract Tower (FCT) New Start and Replacement Tower Process. A current list of eligible equipment is found in Appendix A of Reauthorization Program Guidance Letter (R-PGL) 19-02: Planning and Project Eligibility (the reference in the AIP Handbook is outdated and has been superseded by the R-PGL). The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 could create additional eligible costs. See Q-R3.  FCT funds can also be used to construct a remote tower certified by the FAA, including acquisition and installation of air traffic control, communications, or related equipment. To date, there is no FAA certified remote tower technology. FCT funds cannot be used to pay for debt service.
    
3. AFR: An airport sponsor may use these funds on eligible projects that reduce airport emissions, reduce noise impact to the surrounding community, reduce dependence on the electrical grid, or provide general benefits to the surrounding community. More information about the specific types of eligible projects will be included in the NOFO. 

ATP grants under IIJA are awarded competitively and can be used for justified terminal development projects as defined under 49 U.S.C. 47102(28), including multi-modal projects. On-airport rail access projects, as outlined in 86 FR 48793 (PFC Update 75-21), are also eligible. Finally, projects for relocating, reconstructing, repairing, or improving a sponsor-owned ATCT, either staffed by FAA or in the FCT program, are also eligible.

IIJA grants will adhere to Standard Airport Sponsor Assurances, which  require airports to meet standards and specifications approved by the FAA, unless a Modification to Standards has been approved by FAA.

Standard Airport Sponsor Assurances, will apply to IIJA grants. The grant assurances apply for the useful life of the facilities developed or equipment acquired under the grant, except for exclusive rights, airport revenue, and civil rights, which are perpetual. There is no limit on the duration of the terms, conditions, and assurances with respect to real property acquired with IIJA funds.

Yes. See section 3-12 of the AIP Handbook on minimum useful life.

No. 49 U.S.C. 40117(a)(3) is referenced in the legislation with respect to project eligibility. IIJA funds are Federal funds from the General Treasury, which require a sponsor match. They are not like PFC funds, which are considered local funds.

Yes. Projects must be included in an approved PFC application. The review and approval of a new application, if one is needed due to an amendment of an approved application, takes a significant amount of time from notification to carriers and the public, to start of PFC collection. Work with your local ADO/RO for additional information. 

Yes. Sponsors must submit an amendment to an approved PFC, which decreases the total collection authority or deletes an approved project, before submitting for payment under a IIJA grant. Sponsors should consult with their local ADO/RO if considering changes to an approved PFC application.

No. The legislation does not allow funds to be used for debt service, including the financing cost of bonding.

No. Title 49 U.S.C. §47115(d) identifies the requirements for a BCA for certain AIP discretionary projects. Section 47115(d) is not referenced in  IIJA; therefore, BCAs are not required. Also, a BCA is not required for the installation of weather reporting equipment (AWOS-III or better). Other controls are in place to ensure projects are justified and reasonable.

No. IIJA grants cannot include future year allocations. Allocations may change annually. See U-32 and U-33.

No. AIP and IIJA funds come from different sources and cannot be integrated into a single grant.

Yes, the standard is four years, unless otherwise adjusted in the grant agreement.

No. IIJA funds are administered separately throughout the FY.

No. AIG Allocated funds are airport sponsor specific funds.

Yes with limitations. IIJA specifically limits the amount of funding available for primary and nonprimary airports each fiscal year. IIJA AIG allocated funds are airport sponsor specific funds, which can only be transferred between airports of the same funding type. Primary AIG allocations can only be transferred to an airport that was classified as primary in the year of the allocation. Similarly, nonprimary AIG allocations can only be transferred to an airport that was classified as nonprimary in the year of allocation.

For example: airport A is classified as primary in FY22 and nonprimary in FY23 while airport B is classified as primary in FY22 and FY23. Airport A can transfer FY22 money to airport B in FY 22 but not FY23. These funds can be transferred in any year until expired.
 

Funds need to be obligated, as outlined under Q-F3 and Q-F4. Any projects under grant must be completed within the period of performance as stated in the grant agreement.

Yes. AIG Allocated funds can be used to fund a design only grant. A design only grant will include a grant condition that the associated development will begin within two years after the design is completed.

Yes. Design only grants may not compete as well as those projects that are already designed or part of an alternative project delivery method. Any design only grant will require a realistic funding plan to ensure completion of the project. A design only grant will include a grant condition that the associated development will begin within two years after the design is completed. Please refer to the corresponding NOFO for program rules.

For  FCT and ATP, no. As with PFC eligibility, a grant can be for design or environmental review, taking into consideration the normal AIP requirement. Construction grants will be issued based on bids. The annual NOFO for FCT and ATP funds will outline the application and screening process for these funds. 

For AFR, given the limited nature of this funding, to achieve the mission of the grant program, all projects must strictly meet the timeliness requirement for grant award as outlined in the NOFO.