No. Unclassified airports are not eligible to receive IIJA funds. See Q-8.

The Federal share of the AIG Allocated grant will be calculated according to the statutory Federal share of the airport receiving the grant offer. See Q-F5.

Due to the different percentages of ATP funds available for large, medium, small, and nonhub/nonprimary airports, the federal share is based on the FY the project is announced by the Secretary through our Notice of Intent to Fund process.

Use of AIG Allocated or ATP funds for acquisition and installation of the EDS machines used to screen passenger checked baggage is potentially eligible.  The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) must agree in writing that the EDS machines are required, and TSA must provide evidence that they cannot finance them in the near term. Coordinate with your local ADO/RO. 

Use of AIG Allocated or ATP funds for building modifications needed to accommodate EDS machines used to screen passenger-checked baggage is eligible.  TSA must agree in writing that the proposed space for EDS machines is only that which is needed to meet the minimum space requirement.  Coordinate with your local ADO/RO.

No, 49 U.S.C. 47114(c)(1)(J) only applies to AIP and AIG formula allocations.  The airport’s hub status is based on the most recent full calendar year enplanements. 

No.  For phased projects, the grant offer must include a special condition that requires the sponsor to complete a safe, useful, and usable unit of work within a reasonable timeframe.  Each grant agreement must specifically describe the work being reimbursed under that grant.  Refer to Section 3-21 of the AIP Handbook.   

No. This requirement under 49 U.S.C. 47119(a)(1)(A) applies to AIP funds and is not incorporated into IIJA. 

No. This requirement under 49 U.S.C. 47119(a)(2)(B) applies to AIP funds and is not incorporated into IIJA legislation.

No. Use of AIG Allocated funds for revenue generating parking lots (including parking structures or garages) is not eligible for IIJA funding for any size airport. 

Buy American requirements under 49 U.S.C. 50101, Build America, Buy America requirements in sections 70912(6) and 70914 in Public Law No: 117-58, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as IIJA.  The BABA Act will be required for both IIJA and AIP grants.  FAA’s Buy American requirements are more restrictive than BABA, but BABA includes more specific requirements for construction materials.  More information and implementation guidance will be provided as it becomes available.

Yes, refer to 2 CFR 200 and Appendix U of the AIP Handbook.

Yes. One goal of ATP is to fund projects that improve energy efficiency. Achieving LEED or similar standards provides a method for measuring a project’s impact.    

No. Costs incurred prior to November 15, 2021, cannot be reimbursed with IIJA funds. The airport must verify that an invoice submitted after November 15, 2021, does not include costs incurred prior to that date.

Costs incurred prior to November 15, 2021 (when the work was actually performed), cannot be reimbursed with IIJA funds.  If the RA was signed and/or paid prior to that date, IIJA funds can be used but only for costs incurred after November 15, 2021.  See Q-U24 for reimbursement requirements for the FY 2023 and future ATP, FCT Competitive, and other IIJA related NOFOs.

No. They can be combined to fund a project or phase of a project but must be separate grants. 

Yes.  If in a nonattainment or maintenance area meeting the criteria for the VALE program see Q-U35.  

For all other airports AIG Allocated funds can be used to assess the airport’s energy requirements in order to identify opportunities to increase energy efficiency at the airport as outlined under 49 U.S.C. 47140(a).  AIG Allocated funds can be used for improvements identified in the energy assessment that increase energy efficiency at the airport under 49 U.S.C. 47140(b). Contact your ADO for additional guidance.

No. FAA will not require an assessment if the energy efficiency project is in support of the terminal.  One of the project considerations for ATP projects is to improve energy efficiency, including upgrading environmental systems, upgrading plant facilities, and achieving LEED (or similar) accreditation standards as part of a new terminal construction, expansion, or rehabilitation.  

Yes.  The IIJA grants are funded from the General Fund; therefore, the Airport Infrastructure Program and the Airport Terminal Program are both Federal Grant Programs. IIJA funded projects must comply with FAA’s Contract Provision Guidelines for Obligated Sponsors and Airport Improvement Program Projects. This includes Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, Davis-Bacon, Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Veteran’s Preference, among other required contract provisions. 

FAA will only reimburse sponsors for eligible project related costs incurred on or after November 15, 2021, which is the date of enactment of IIJA. See Q-U24. Sponsor furnished materials and equipment must be purchased (cost incurred) after IIJA was enacted and follow federal contract provisions, including 2 CFR 200, to be eligible for reimbursement, installation, inspection, and testing. In addition, Buy American and Buy America, Build America must be followed for the costs of the equipment and/or materials to be eligible for reimbursement. See Q-U24 for reimbursement requirements for the FY 2023 and future ATP, FCT Competitive, and other IIJA related NOFOs.