State grantNorth Carolina
Aerial Asset Accessibility Grant Program
Offered by North Carolina Department of Public Safety
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- Who can apply
- People or local governments that own a qualifying airport damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
- How much
- Up to $5,000,000Initial funding anticipated at $20,000,000; grants limited to a maximum of $5,000,000 per single recipient; total grants limited to two per county; projects can be 100% funded with no cost share, paid on reimbursement basis.
- By when
- Between roundsRecurring program. Next round not posted yet.Last round closed June 15, 2026. Applications must be received by NCEM no later than 5:00 PM on 15 June 2026. Note: target dates are currently on hold due to statutory updates (S.L. 2026-41, Section 5A.8); NCEM will issue revised dates. Applicants should refrain from relying on previously published deadlines until a new timeline is formally announced.
Checked Oct 19, 2026
About this grant
The North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) Aerial Asset Accessibility Grant Program provides funding to repair, replace, and restore airport infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and to improve emergency preparedness and disaster response capacity. Eligible applicants are people or units of local government that own a qualifying airport. Initial funding is anticipated at $20,000,000, with a maximum of $5,000,000 per recipient.
Eligibility details
- Notes: Eligible applicants are limited to people or units of local government that own an airport that is currently in operation or was in operation prior to Tropical Storm Helene and is not currently in operation due to damage from Tropical Storm Helene. The airport must have fuel available 24/7, the county must enter an agreement granting the State untethered access to facilities, it must have on-site aviation mechanics offering services to the public, and during a state of emergency it must be capable of remaining open 24/7. Airports classified as Commercial Service Airports by the FAA are not eligible.
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