Airport Zero Emissions Vehicle and Infrastructure Pilot Program

https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/zero_emissions_vehicles/

Funding:

First-come, first-serve program. Grant amounts vary based on need. Since 2015, the AIP has awarded grants ranging from $28,299 to $3,695,565 for qualifying projects at different airports across the country.

For a full AIP award list from 2015 to 2021, visit https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/zero_emissions_vehicles/media/Summary-ZEV-Airport-Projects-Contacts-2015-2021.pdf

Dates:

AIP annual deadline for pre-applications is November 1.

Summary:

The Airport Zero Emissions and Infrastructure Pilot Program allows qualifying airports to use funding from the Air Improvement Program (AIP) to implement zero emission technology to improve facilities and air quality.

Qualifying Projects:

· Zero Emission Vehicles - Airport owned, on road, zero emission vehicles. Vehicles that transport airport passenger and employees are the most commonly funded vehicle type. Certain light and heavy-duty trucks may also be eligible for funding, provided Buy American and other requirements are met.

· Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure - Construction or modification of infrastructure to facilitate fuel delivery to funded ZEVs. This includes refueling stations, rechargers, on-site fuel storage tanks, and other equipment needed for station operation. Airports must limit the capacity of refueling and recharging stations to the number of project vehicles and their fueling requirements.

Requirements:

· Any public-use airport eligible to receive AIP grants in the National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (NPIAS).

· Airports in EPA-designated nonattainment areas are given priority for consideration. Airports in attainment areas will only be considered after all proposals in nonattainment areas and in maintenance areas have been considered.

· The FAA will give priority to the applications with the greatest air quality benefits. Projects with the best cost effectiveness in each category will have the highest priority in their respective categories.

Application Information:

Program Brochure: https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/zero_emissions_vehicles/media/ZEV-brochure.pdf

Application File: https://www.faa.gov/airports/environmental/zero_emissions_vehicles/media/Zero-Emission-Vehicle-Application-V2.xlsx