Federal Register #FAA-2026-6240

FAA Contract Tower Competitive Grant Program – Airport Traffic Control Tower Infrastructure Grants

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), part of the Department of Transportation, is offering a competitive grant program for airport traffic control tower infrastructure projects. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) - Funding Opportunity: - Up to $100 million available for Fiscal Year 2027 - Grants support airport-owned airport traffic control towers (ATCT) - Products/Services Requested: - Projects to sustain, construct, repair, improve, rehabilitate, modernize, replace, or relocate non-approach control towers - Acquisition and installation of air traffic control, communications, and related equipment - Construction of FAA-certified digital towers, including relevant equipment - Unique Requirements: - Eligible airports must submit applications electronically using FAA Form 5100-144 - No specific OEMs, vendors, or part numbers are named - Focus on infrastructure modernization and digital tower technology - OEMs: - No OEMs specified in the solicitation - Vendors: - No vendors specified in the solicitation

Description

The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announces the opportunity to apply for up to $100 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Airport Infrastructure Grant funds for the FAA Contract Tower (FCT) Competitive Grant Program. The program provides annual grants to eligible airports for airport-owned airport traffic control tower projects that address aging infrastructure. The funding is made available under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 (IIJA). Applications must be submitted electronically by October 19, 2026.

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