The FAA announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for an Airport Environmental Mitigation Pilot Program, authorized under Section 190 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018, which provides grants of up to $2.5 million per project to help public-use airports measurably reduce aviation impacts on noise, air quality, or water quality within five miles of the airport. Up to six projects may be funded, with costs split 50/50 between federal and airport matching funds, and projects must be carried out by an eligible consortium of businesses, educational or research organizations, government entities, or federal laboratories. Pre-applications were due by July 9, 2021, and priority was given to projects achieving the greatest reductions in aircraft noise, emissions, or water quality impacts.Open full document
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The FAA announces a funding opportunity under Section 190 of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018 for an Airport Environmental Mitigation Pilot Program, providing grants to sponsors of public-use airports for projects that measurably reduce aviation impacts on noise, air quality, or water quality. Up to six projects may be funded with a maximum of $2,500,000 in federal funding per project, requiring a 50 percent airport match. Pre-applications must be submitted by July 9, 2021.