Aerial Asset Accessibility Grant Program

Individuals or local governments that own an airport can apply for funding to support infrastructure recovery projects or improve capacity for emergency preparedness. Airports must be either currently in operation or have been operational before Helene but not operating now due to damage caused by the storm.  

Grants will be limited to a maximum of $5 million for a single recipient. Total grants will be limited to two for a single county.

Projects can be 100% funded with no cost share and paid on a reimbursement basis. Grant administration costs are not eligible.  

Funds can be used for the following categories of work:

  • Grants for Damaged Infrastructure – Recipients may repair, replace, and restore infrastructure on airport property, including terminals, runways, gates, hangars, curtilage structures, airport roads, and other structures damaged by Helene. Applicants for these grants must pursue insurance coverage and federal aid prior to being awarded a grant for these purposes.
  • Grants for Capacity for Emergency Preparedness – Recipients may improve their capacity for emergency preparedness and disaster response through capital projects and infrastructure and communication improvements on airfield property. Eligible recipients must demonstrate how the project or improvement will increase emergency preparedness and disaster response.

Learn more and apply by June 15, 2026.

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