TN Department of Transportation

Aeronautics Economic Development Fund (AEDF) – FY2027

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Deadline: Due Oct 16, 2026 · 6 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

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Available in Davidson County
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Only 6 days left to apply

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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

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Sep25
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Oct9
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Oct13
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Oct16
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