Aviation Capital GrantProgram Solicitation

Governor Cuomo Announces Funding for Airport Capital Improvements

Pursuant to Governor Cuomo’s Airport Capital Grant Program, the New York State Department of Transportation is conducting a new solicitation for up to $20 million for New York’s public-use airports to address criticalinfrastructure needs and enhance their economic competitiveness.

The Aviation Capital Grant Program is open to public-use airports which are listed in the current State Airport System Plan (SASP). Eligible program activities include, but are not limited to the construction, reconstruction, improvement, reconditioning, and preservation of capital facilities; pavement maintenance/management projects; purchase of airport equipment. Equipment acquired must be operated and stored on airport property; purchase and installation of navigational aids; and projects which address safety issues at the airport.The materials below will guide you through the application process and provide background information to help you in creating and submitting competitive applications.

NYSDOT is committed to working with program applicants to ensure the quick implementation of this program so that these investments create jobs; enhance regional economic development; and benefit all New Yorkers and the State’s many visitors.

CAPITAL GRANT PROGRAM WEBINAR

NYSDOT will host a webinar on the Aviation Capital Grant Program on Monday, May 14, 2018 at 2:00p.m. The webinar will provide information about the program, details on the application process, guidance on how sponsors may improve their applications and an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

PROGRAM MATERIALS

The following materials includeprogram application and guidance to fulfill the program requirements. Please read these materials carefully and call or email if you have any questions or problems.

Notice of Funding AvailabilityProject Application (Fillable PDF) Program Guidelines

(NOTE: Application must be downloaded to your computer and completed. To maximize the functionality of the PDF fillable Application Form, you will need Adobe Acrobat Pro or Standard and Adobe Reader 9 or higher. Please print a copy of the completed application for your records prior to your electronic submission of the Application.)

Frequently Asked QuestionsHow to Improve Your Application

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