New Airport Aid Grant Application (pdf 248 kb)
WSDOT Now Accepting Applications for New Round of Local Airport Aid Grants
Need Airport Grant Assistance? Here is Your WSDOT Contact.
WSDOT to Fund $1.3 Million in 2007 Airport Improvement Projects
WSDOT’s Airport Aid Grant Program Focuses on Preservation of Airports
Each year WSDOT’s Local Airport Aid Grant Program provides crucial financial assistance to many of the state’s 139 public airports. Through its grant program WSDOT Aviation has leveraged millions of dollars in federal grants by using a relatively minimal amount of state and local match contributions. In three rounds of grants issued during the 2005-2007 biennium, WSDOT awarded more than $3.2 million in state funds to 66 airports. Of that amount WSDOT used approximately $380,000 to leverage more than $14 million in federal grants for Washington airports.
In July 2007 WSDOT Aviation announced its first round of grant awards for the 2007-2009 biennium. Forty-four airports were awarded just over $1.3 million in state funds representing 88 projects. Of that amount WSDOT was able to leverage over $8.4 million in grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration using approximately $219,000.
Who Can Apply?
Any municipality or federally recognized tribe that owns an airport that is open and available for public use can apply.
What is the Maximum Amount Available?
The maximum amount WSDOT Aviation can award to an individual sponsor in a single grant is $250,000. WSDOT requires a minimum local match of 5%. Local matches can be in cash or in-kind volunteer labor and materials; however, the airport sponsor will be required under state law to maintain certain records documenting the number of volunteer hours provided, labor value based on prevailing wage rates, cost or value of donated materials, etc.
What Types of Projects are Eligible?
The intent of the WSDOT Local Airport Aid Grant Program is to provide local agencies with funds to preserve our state system of airports. Airports are critical links to the state transportation network and it is the role of the grant program to fund projects that strengthen Washington’s aviation infrastructure. WSDOT’s Local Airport Aid Grant Program funds projects in the areas of pavement, safety, maintenance, security, and planning.
When Does WSDOT Award Grants?
WSDOT Aviation typically awards two rounds of grants per biennium. During each round WSDOT announces to airports the appropriate times to submit applications and provides deadline information. Grant applications will be solicited from airport sponsors for the second round of grants of the 2007-2009 biennium in February and March 2008 awarding grants in April. Grant applications are available on WSDOT’s Grant Program Web site: http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/aviation/Grants/default.htm. WSDOT staff is also available to assist each airport sponsor through the process.
Who Do I Contact for More Information?
Each airport is assigned one of two Construction Project Managers to provide assistance with airport planning and implementation of airport improvement projects, for a list of airports and Project Manager go to: Grants Contact Page . For more information on WSDOT’s Airport Aid Grant Program, contact Construction Project Managers Eric Johnson or Jeff Kvamme:
Eric Johnson Jeff Kvamme
johnsel@wsdot.wa.gov kvammej@wsdot.wa.gov
(360) 651-6303 (360) 651-6304
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