Airports Capital Assistance Program

The eligibility criteria for the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP) concern the status of the applicant and the airport’s activity.

• The applicant must be the owner or operator of an eligible airport.
• The airport must have a record of scheduled commercial passengers according to Statistics Canada data for the last 3 calendar years.

Who is eligible?

Any owner or operator of an eligible airport may apply for funding under the Airports Capital Assistance Program (ACAP).

Eligible expenses

The grant covers eligible project costs related to specific airport capital projects.

• Costs for airside rehabilitation projects incurred and paid based on invoices or proof of payment.
• Costs for air terminal rehabilitation projects incurred and paid based on invoices or proof of payment.
• Costs for mobile equipment projects, including eligible taxes and shipping.

Additional relevant details for this grant include provisions related to funding coverage, application processing, and approval procedures:

• Funding levels are determined based on the average number of scheduled commercial passengers from Statistics Canada data over the past three years.
• Airports located north of the 60th parallel will receive at least 85% of the approved project costs.
• After applying, applicants may be required to provide financial reports for the airport's last three calendar years.
• A technical review of the application might lead to requests for further information.
• Following project approval, a contribution agreement must be signed, detailing the payment amount and conditions.
• Competitive tendering is required for payments, with the possibility of a review of tender documents.
• There is a holdback of at least 10% of project funds until proof is provided that the terms of the contribution agreement are met.
• For environmental review, guidance will be offered if project activities could negatively affect Indigenous or treaty rights.