Airport Improvement Program Matching Grant

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Aeronautics Division offers a matching grant to assist public‑use general aviation airports with the local share required for Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program (AIP) projects. The State will reimburse up to 5% of the total AIP grant, capped at $200,000 per project, provided the project is listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan and a notice to proceed is issued. Eligible applicants are public agencies within California that have secured a federal AIP award and meet environmental, certification, and documentation requirements. Funding is reimbursed on a claim basis after project completion, with a performance period of 50 months. • Up to $200,000 per eligible airport project (5% match of FAA AIP grant) • Total state‑wide funding pool of $2.5 million, number of awards dependent • Open to California public agencies that have an FAA AIP award and are listed in the State Capital Improvement Plan • Reimbursement method; requires submission of FAA billing forms and proof of funds received • Project must not start until a state notice to proceed is issued; performance period 50 months post‑award