Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant
The Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant from Caltrans supports airport infrastructure modernization in California by providing state matching funds for federal FAA AIP grants.
Funder: California Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: State match covers 5% of the federal FAA AIP grant amount; awarded per project, subject to available funds.
Summary: Provides state matching funds to supplement federal airport improvement grants for eligible infrastructure projects in California.
Key Information: Projects must be in the current Capital Improvement Plan and cannot start before state allocation.
Description
This program offers state funds to match federal grants awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP), supporting airport capital improvement projects across California. The state matching grant is designed to bridge funding gaps, enabling local agencies to complete critical airport development and modernization projects that are already included in the state’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The program aims to maximize the impact of federal investments and ensure timely completion of important airport infrastructure upgrades.
