AIG Funding Reallocation (AFR) Program
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program provides $15 billion in funding over five years starting in FY2022.
AIG funds that are not under grant by the end of the fourth fiscal year (FY) will be made available for the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) and AIG Funding Reallocation (AFR) competitive programs. The first $100M will fund the FCT program with any remaining funding awarded through AFR.
The AFR program will fund additional project types in accordance with Public Law 117 - 58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
AFR Program Details
| Fund source | AFR funds available: | AFR funds must be obligated (under award) before: |
|---|---|---|
| AIG FY 2022 | October 1, 2025 | September 30, 2026 |
| AIG FY 2023 | October 1, 2026 | September 30, 2027 |
| AIG FY 2024 | October 1, 2027 | September 30, 2028 |
| AIG FY 2025 | October 1, 2028 | September 30, 2029 |
| AIG FY 2026 | October 1, 2029 | September 30, 2030 |
The FY2026 application period will open in the Summer 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
AFR eligible applicants are those airport sponsors normally eligible for Airport Improvement Program (AIP) competitive grants as defined in 49 U.S.C. §47115. This includes a public agency, private entity, state agency, Indian Tribe or Pueblo owning a public-use NPIAS airport, the Secretary of the Interior for Midway Island airport, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau.
The FY2026 application period will be available in Summer 2025.
- Read the Notice of Funding Opportunity to learn about the program and the terms and conditions of the grant awards.
- Ensure you’re registered with System for Award Management (SAM) and you have a unique entity identifier. You must continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information while the FAA is reviewing your application.
- Complete and submit FAA Form 5100-144, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Airport Terminal and Tower Project Information. Instructions are included with the form. As part of your submission, you will need to prepare short summaries of your project and its program considerations and benefits.
- The form can be completed and submitted electronically. Save your work as you complete the application. Use the "Submit by Email" button at the bottom of the form when complete.
Applications will be reviewed based on the criteria found in the Notice of Funding Opportunity, Section X .
The FAA will notify applicants either in writing or electronically. The Secretary of Transportation will also announce a Notice of Intent to fund selected projects, currently anticipated for early FY2026.
Direct all inquiries about applications to the appropriate Regional Office (RO), Airports District Office (ADO) or State Agency for Airports covered under the FAA State Block Grant Program (SBGP) or contact the FAA IIJA Team at IIJA.Airports@faa.gov.