The IIJA grants are funded from the General Fund; therefore, the Airport Infrastructure Program and the Airport Terminal Program make Federal Awards to non-Federal entities.  These programs are subject to 2 CFR Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR § 200.101).  In addition, IIJA requires us to use the project grant authority required under 49 USC 47104 which further federalizes the funds.  

Yes. For consistency across programs, and to reflect what FAA believes to be best practices, AIP amendment limits will apply to IIJA funds. FCT Competitive and ATP funds must use like year funds and are not guaranteed. For more information see Q-U23.

Revenue-producing, aeronautical support facilities, are defined under 49 U.S.C. §47102(24) as “fuel farms, hangar buildings, self-service credit card aeronautical fueling systems, airplane wash racks, major rehabilitation of a hangar owned by a sponsor, or other aeronautical support facilities that the Secretary determines will increase the revenue producing ability of the airport.”  These types of projects may be funded under AIG at any airport, regardless of size. The AIP statutory “airside needs” test (49 U.S.C. 47110(h)) is not applicable to IIJA projects.  However, to be IIJA-eligible, a project must be a new installation or major improvement to increase revenue production at the airport. 

    Hangar construction and major rehabilitation are generally eligible under IIJA. An airport sponsor may issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in a competitive offering for all qualified parties to compete for the right to be an on-airport service provider from a IIJA AIG-funded hangar.  If the sponsor chooses to use an RFP process to select an FBO or other aeronautical service provider, the RFP process must be reasonable and equitable, and the sponsor is encouraged to consider this process each time a new applicant is considered for use of the hangar over the useful life of the facility. However, a sponsor may exclude an incumbent on-airport service provider from responding to a Request for Proposal (RFP) by eliminating the provider from eligibility for the RFP based on the sponsor’s desire to increase competition in airport services, in line with FAA Order 5190.6b. Airport sponsors should remember that leasing arrangements for all hangars must comply with 49 U.S.C. 47107 and the Airport Sponsor Assurances. 

    Because the goal of IIJA is to improve the nation’s infrastructure, maintenance and repair are not eligible. For example, the expansion of a fuel farm to include a new fuel tank, increasing capacity, would be eligible as a new installation. A project to replace old fuel tank supply lines would be considered general maintenance and ineligible. Coordinate with your local ADO/RO for additional guidance.
 

No. There is no requirement in IIJA to certify or demonstrate that airside needs within the next three years will be met. Section 49 U.S.C 47110(h), which places limitations on these types of projects, including the airside needs test, does not apply to AIG Allocated funds.

No. See Q-U16.

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.