Immediate Safety Enhancement (ISE) Program
The Immediate Safety Enhancement Program from the Iowa Department of Transportation funds urgent airport safety repairs and replacements to maintain safe operations at Iowa airports.
Funder: Iowa Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round, as needed)
Funding Amounts: 70% of eligible project costs, up to $10,000 maximum state share per project; local match required for remainder.
Summary: Rapid-response funding for urgent, unforeseen airport safety repairs or replacements at Iowa airports.
Key Information: Grant approval and full execution are required before any work or procurement begins.
Description
The Immediate Safety Enhancement (ISE) Program, managed by the Iowa Department of Transportation's Aviation Bureau, provides rapid-response funding to Iowa airports facing urgent and unforeseen safety issues. This program is designed for situations where waiting for the standard annual aviation grant cycle is impractical, enabling airports to address immediate infrastructure repairs or equipment replacements that are critical for maintaining safe and operational facilities. Eligible projects include emergency pavement repairs, replacement of essential communication and lighting systems, and urgent obstruction removals.
