Does ADOT provide any matching funds for local entities applying for federal grants?
No. ADOT’s non-federal funds may only be used for ADOT projects. Local entities must use their own funds for matching federal grants.
Does my agency have to provide matching funds to be eligible for the grant?
In most cases, local match or non-federal funding will be required; the NOFO for each grant opportunity will specify the minimum match. It is important to note that the federal grant programs are highly competitive and the Grantor may consider the level of non-federal funding from the applicant as an evaluation criterion.
Can my agency be a direct recipient of the grant or does ADOT need to administer the grant funded project?
It depends on the grant. The NOFO will indicate specific requirements and if awardees can be direct recipients or not. Some grants require that ADOT administer projects on the non-CA (Certification Acceptance) applicant’s behalf. Most grant funds are federal aid and are bound by applicable requirements and processes specific to the NOFO.
How do I find out about federal transportation capital grant opportunities?
Various federal agencies periodically publish Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for transportation related programs and projects. Most grant opportunities require cost sharing from non-federal sources and are highly competitive. To be informed of federal grant opportunities, register at grants.gov.
What funding is available for publicly owned airports?
ADOT provides funding to public airports to design and construct aviation facilities, to acquire land for airport purposes and to conduct planning and environmental studies. ADOT will fund 90 percent of a project to qualified public airports, and 95% for GA-Basic airports, and 50 percent of an airport's local share of a federally funded airport development grant.
Does ADOT provide funding for private airports?
We do not fund private airport development.
How many airports does Arizona have?
Arizona has 83 airports in the State System Plan: 58 publicly owned airports, 14 Native American airports and 11 privately owned airports.
Whom do I contact about airline consumer issues?
The U.S. Department of Transportation oversees airline consumer issues such as denied boarding, lost baggage, overbooking, ticketing and statistics for on-time performance. This information, as well as information about shipping hazardous materials and other general travel-related questions are addressed at the USDOT's Aviation Consumer Protection Division website.
Who is responsible for assuring flight safety and investigating allegations of unsafe flight?
The FAA's Flight Standards District Office is the regulatory agency for flight safety. The Scottsdale, Arizona office can be reached at 480.419.0111.
How many aircraft are registered in the state?
There are more than 6,539 registered aircraft based in the state and 17,986 licensed pilots.