Airports Capital Assistance Program

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program

Start date: April 1, 2010

End date: No end date

Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions: 201011

Strategic Outcome 1: An efficient transportation system

Program 1.3: Transportation Infrastructure; Sub-program 1.3.1: Airport Infrastructure; Sub-Sub-program 1.3.1.3:  Small Aerodrome Support  

Description: The Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety. 

Expected Results: Eligible airports meet the safety standards required for continued operation.

 Details of Transfer Payment Programs (millions)
  Forecast Spending
2013-14
Planned Spending
2014-15
Planned Spending
2015-16
Planned Spending
2016-17
Total Grants 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Contributions 12.1 38.0 38.0 38.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total Transfer Payments 12.1 38.0 38.0 38.0

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 200910

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 201415

General Targeted Recipient Group: Airports that meet the program's eligibility criteria (i.e., they are not owned or operated by the federal government; they meet certification requirements; they have at least 1,000 regularly scheduled commercial passengers per year).

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Program is posted on the departmental website. An information brochure for applicants is sent to all eligible airports.