$1 billion FAA funding opportunity could help develop SAF infrastructure at airports
July 22, 2024
BY Erin Voegele
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has launched $1 billion fiscal year (FY) 2025 funding opportunity that could help U.S. airports develop infrastructure to increase access to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
The FAA on July 5 announced the opportunity to apply for approximately $1 billion in FY 2025 discretionary funds for the Airport Terminal Program, which was made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. The purpose of the program is to make annual grants available to eligible airports for airport terminal and airport-owned Airport Traffic Control Tower development projects that address the aging infrastructure of our nation’s airports. This includes projects to bring airport facilities into conformity with current standards; constructing, modifying, or expanding facilities necessary to meet demonstrated aeronautical demand; enhancing environmental sustainability; encouraging actual and potential competition; and providing a balanced system of airports to meet the roles and functions necessary to support civil aeronautical demand.
According to a notice published by the FAA, eligible projects can include those that support terminal development compatible with the use of sustainable aviation fuels and technologies.
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Airport sponsors that wish to be considered for the FY 2025 ATP discretionary funding must submit an application to the FAA by July 31. A public comment period on the funding opportunity is also open through July 31.
Additional information is available on the Federal Register website.
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