Local Airport Loan Program

Purpose: This program provides discretionary State loans to eligible public-use airports for projects that enhance an airport’s ability to provide general aviation services.     Description: Types of projects funded by these loans include hangars, General Aviation (GA) terminals, utilities, GA fueling facilities, Caltrans Acquisition and Development eligible projects, or local share for a federal Airport Improvement Program grant. The maximum term of a loan is 17 years. The Department approves the amount of the loan in accordance with the project’s feasibility and the sponsor’s financial situation. For details including eligibility, please see the publication, State Dollars for Your Airport (PDF), Chapter 2; and the California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Division 2.5, Chapter 5, California Airport Loan Program. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency An eligible public agency and must: Ensure that the airport is open to the public Have a valid State permit Adopt rules that give it control over the operation of the airport Have height restrictions around the airport to ensure that operations can be conducted without hazardous obstructions Certify eligibility with a Form DOA-0007 Have local government approval Eligible Geographies: California Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Continuous Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 1 year from award Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $300,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Estimated amount per award Grant opportunities representing multiple awards may offer awards in the same amount or in varied amounts. Some may wish to wait until the application period closes before determining per-award amounts; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will display. Dependent Letter of Intent Required? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) provide a letter of intent. No Requires Matched Funding? Certain grants require that the recipient(s) be able to fully or partially match the grant award amount with another funding source. No Funding Source: The funding source allocated to fund the grant. It may be either State or Federal (or a combination of both), and be tied to a specific piece of legislation, a proposition, or a bond number. State Funding Source Notes: Local Airport Loan Account Funding Method: The manner in which the grant funding will be delivered to the awardee. Funding methods include reimbursements (where the recipient spends out-of-pocket and is reimbursed by the grantor) and advances (where the recipient spends received grant funds directly). Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding Method Notes: A pay-back schedule is included in each Loan Agreement. Generally, the term of a loan is 17 years unless a shorter term is requested by the sponsor. Loans may be repaid early without penalty. Simple interest is charged on the outstanding balance of the loan’s principal. The interest rate is based upon the State bond sale that occurs before the Department prepares the Loan Agreement. How to Apply State agencies/departments recommend you read the full grant guidelines before applying. Grant guidelines Resources Grantor’s site For questions about this grant, contact: 1-916-879-6990, [email protected] Similar to This Grant Agriculture Strategic Growth Council Tribal Capacity Building Program 1 week ago More Details about Tribal Capacity Building Program Disadvantaged Communities Department of Forestry and Fire Protection CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development 2 months ago More Details about CAL FIRE Business and Workforce Development Transportation CA State Transportation Agency Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026 2 months ago More Details about Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program Cycle 8 2026 Education Department of Fish and Wildlife Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026) 3 months ago More Details about Fisheries Restoration Grant Program (2026)

Purpose: This program provides discretionary State loans to eligible public-use airports for projects that enhance an airport’s ability to provide general aviation services.     Description: Types of projects funded by these loans include hangars, General Aviation (GA) terminals, utilities, GA fueling facilities, Caltrans Acquisition and Development eligible projects, or local share for a federal Airport Improvement Program grant. The maximum term of a loan is 17 years. The Department approves the amount of the loan in accordance with the project’s feasibility and the sponsor’s financial situation. For details including eligibility, please see the publication, State Dollars for Your Airport (PDF), Chapter 2; and the California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Division 2.5, Chapter 5, California Airport Loan Program. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Public Agency An eligible public agency and must: Ensure that the airport is open to the public Have a valid State permit Adopt rules that give it control over the operation of the airport Have height restrictions around the airport to ensure that operations can be conducted without hazardous obstructions Certify eligibility with a Form DOA-0007 Have local government approval Eligible Geographies: California Important Dates Expected award announcement The date on which the grantor expects to announce the recipient(s) of the grant. Continuous Period of performance The length of time during which the grant money must be utilized. 1 year from award Funding Details Total estimated available funding The total projected dollar amount of the grant. $300,000 Expected number of awards A single grant opportunity may represent one or many awards. Some grantors may know in advance the exact number of awards to be given. Others may indicate a range. Some may wish to and wait until the application period closes before determining how many awards to offer; in this case, a value of “Dependent” will displa