Airport Improvement Program - Matching Grant (OH)

Airport Improvement Program - Matching Grant (OH)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Ohio Department of Transportation
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The Airport Improvement Program - Matching Grant in Ohio aims to enhance the safety and functionality of the state's airports. With approximately $7 million available this year, the program supports various projects at general aviation airports funded by the FAA AIP Grant program. Eligible sponsors include publicly owned airports that do not receive FAA Air Carrier Enplanement Funds. This initiative plays a crucial role in maintaining Ohio's robust airport infrastructure.

Overview

Airport Improvement Program - Matching Grant (OH) Ohio's airport system consists of 151 public-use facilities (airports, heliports, seaplane landing areas) and is supported in part by the Office of Aviation's Airport Grant Program. Purpose The Ohio Airport Improvement Program’s intent is to improve the safety and utility of Ohio’s airports, consistent with the Ohio Airport System Plan. Eligible Projects Eligible project includes all projects at GA airports that are funded by the FAA AIP Grant program. Funding Funding available for this year's ODOT Ohio Airport Improvement Program Grants are approximately $7,000,000. ODOT General Aviation Airport Matching Grants will pay up to 5% of the eligible Project Value of the FAA AIP or IIJA-AIG grant to General Aviation Airports. Final cost breakout is 95% FAA, 5% ODOT, 0% local.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. This Program is available to the sponsors of publicly owned, public use, airports in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS)that do not receive FAA Air Carrier Enplanement Funds or Air Cargo Entitlements. Currently there are 91 airports that meet this program’s criteria