Aviation Fuel Tax Program

The Aviation Fuel Tax Program is a grant program that provides funding to public-use, public-owned airports in Illinois for any purpose for which airport revenues may be lawfully used. The program is funded by the State of Illinois and is administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, Division of Aeronautics. The program aims to support the development and maintenance of airports in Illinois, and to promote the growth of air transportation in the state. Eligible applicants include public-use, public-owned airports in Illinois, and the program requires a uniform application, budget template, and programmatic risk assessment. The program also requires compliance with various federal and state laws and regulations, including the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Policy and Procedures Concerning the Use of Airport Revenues. Some of the key aspects of the job and scope-of-work include: * Airport development and maintenance * Air transportation growth and promotion * Compliance with federal and state laws and regulations * Submission of uniform application, budget template, and programmatic risk assessment * Eligibility requirements for public-use, public-owned airports in Illinois * Funding information and application review process