# Title 6 — Aeronautics Commission

## Article 6-02 — Aeronautics Commission

## Chapter 6-02-05 — Airport Grants

### § 6-02-05-01. General provisions.

Public airports in North Dakota may be provided financial assistance from the aeronautics
commission for airport improvement projects in accordance with the policies and guidelines established
by the commission.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-02. Eligible applicants.

Any person, or governing body operating a current or planned public airport may apply for grants
from the aeronautics commission for funding of airport project costs.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-03. Grant application process.

1. The applicant shall complete an application form and submit it to the aeronautics commission
by the deadline established by the commission.
2. The applicant may amend its application at any time before the application deadline. After the
application deadline, the applicant may amend its application only upon the approval of the
commission staff.
3. The applicant must amend its application if it is aware of any new or previously undisclosed
information that is materially relevant to the project. Failure to do so may result in denial of the
application or recoupment of any grant funds awarded to the applicant.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-04. Grant evaluation criteria.

All applications will be evaluated based on criteria established by the aeronautics commission.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5

### § 6-02-05-05. Application review.

The following process will be used to review applications submitted to the commission.
1. Upon receipt of an application, the commission staff shall determine whether the application is
complete and meets the eligibility requirements.
2. The commission staff shall review completed applications for eligible projects and assess their
merits using the criteria established by the commission.
3. After receiving the commission staff recommendations, the commission may grant preliminary
approval of applications based on the grant review criteria and staff recommendations. A
preliminary approval determination is subject to change if any information submitted in the
project application changes.
4. The commission shall schedule an annual state grant meeting to obtain additional information
about applications, if necessary, and to make final decisions regarding grant approvals. At
least one week prior to that meeting, the commission shall provide a list of the grant requests
given preliminary approval to all grant applicants. Applicants whose applications received
preliminary approval may request a modification of the approved funding prior to the annual
state grant meeting.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-06. Applicant notification.

The commission shall notify applicants of the final grant awards following the annual state grant
meeting.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-07. Distribution of grants.

Each applicant who is awarded a grant must certify to the commission that:
1. Funds must be used for the stated purpose.
2. At the completion of a project, any remaining balance in the allocated state grant must be
returned to the commission.
3. The applicant will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
Grant funds must be disbursed upon the completion of the certification process.
History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
### § 6-02-05-08. Supplemental requests.

Supplemental requests, contingency items of a previous grant, or requests in response to an
emergency may be considered throughout the year. The applicant shall provide supportive
documentation to justify the request.

History: Effective April 1, 2016.
General Authority: NDCC 2-05-06.5
Law Implemented: NDCC 2-05-06.5
