TN Department of Transportation
Aeronautics Economic Development Fund (AEDF) – FY2027
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 16, 2026 · 7 days left
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Required: you cover 10% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
- How you get paid ?
- By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
- Who can apply
- County government, City or town government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), State government
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Your share in dollars
Based on the funder's stated 10% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
- Only 7 days left to apply
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Reimbursement grants for aerospace-related economic development and job creation, for capital or non-capital projects. Local governments, their economic development organizations, airport authorities, and state subdivisions may apply. $5.2 million is available for FY2027, and at least 10% local participation is required. Airport terminals and T-hangars are ineligible. Applications are emailed to Aero.Grants@tn.gov by October 16, 2026.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/tdot/aeronautics/aedf.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/ef14f244-400e-457c-bb73-d33a031a8ee3
Apply on the funder's site Add deadline to my calendar
Your schedule, working back from the deadline
- Sep25
Ask partners for letters of support or commitment (already past: do it now)
Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters. - Oct9
Finish a complete draft for a final review
Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft. - Oct13
Submit
Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble. - Oct16
Deadline
From the funder.
Save this grant to put these dates in My grants and your private calendar.
More from TN Department of Transportation
- Local Interstate Connector (LIC) Program · No deadline listed: see the official notice
- Traffic Signal Modernization Program (TSMP) – 2027 · Opening date not announced