Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) Program Request for Applications

July 19, 2021

Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) Program

The Airport Infrastructure Renewal (AIR) grant program is created to provide grants to counties, airport authorities, or cities to keep or enhance jobs in the area, increase the tax base, or expand or create new economic development

Request for Applications

Information Session

An information session on the program and the application process will be held on August 18, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Join the AIR Informational Session

If you cannot make that meeting, the presentation will be available after the meeting on the DEED website. Persons considering applying are encouraged to call DEED staff discuss their application.

Deadline

Eligible applicants must submit one original and one copy of the application to be considered for funding to Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, 1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Suite E200, St. Paul, Minnesota 55101-1351, Attn: Jeremy LaCroix.

* DEED Headquarters is moving from First National Bank Building. At this time we are uncertain to the date of the move. Please confirm prior to mailing or delivering your application that the address provided is correct. Also, please confirm after November 3, 2021 that your application was received. Thank you for your understanding in this time of transition.

Applications must be received by DEED by 4:00 p.m. on October 29, 2021. No faxes or emails will be accepted.