North Central Texas Launches $1 Million Grant Program for Electric Aviation Infrastructure
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has announced the North Texas Advanced Air Mobility Readiness Call for Projects, offering $1 million in Regional Transportation Council local funding. Eligible public-use airports within NCTCOG's 12-county region may apply for grants to build eVTOL-compatible electric charging infrastructure. The application deadline is August 7, 2026.
Highlights
- NCTCOG is offering $1,000,000 in Regional Transportation Council local funds for eVTOL-compatible electric charging infrastructure at public-use airports in its 12-county North Texas region.
- The North Texas Advanced Air Mobility Readiness Call for Projects has an application deadline of August 7, 2026.
- Eligible airports must show how proposed infrastructure will support future eVTOL operations, attract private-sector partners, and align with existing airport planning documents.
- The grant program reflects a broader U.S. local-government trend of using public funding to accelerate Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) commercialization and urban air mobility infrastructure.
The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has announced the launch of the North Texas Advanced Air Mobility Readiness Call for Projects, a funding initiative designed to help regional airports undertake near-term infrastructure improvements in preparation for the next generation of aviation activity.
Program Highlights
Through this initiative, NCTCOG will make available $1,000,000 (USD) in Regional Transportation Council (RTC) local funds. Eligible public-use airports within NCTCOG's 12-county jurisdiction may apply for grants to develop electric charging infrastructure in support of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft operations.
Eligibility and Objectives
The call for projects is intended to help airports move from the planning stage to real-world implementation through practical infrastructure investment that builds AAM readiness. Applications must clearly demonstrate how the proposed charging infrastructure will:
- Prepare the airport to support future eVTOL flight operations
- Attract operators or private-sector partners
- Enhance regional AAM deployment opportunities
- Align with existing airport planning documents, such as an Airport Layout Plan (ALP) or Airport Master Plan
Application Deadline
The deadline to submit applications is August 7, 2026.
Interested airport authorities can find full details and application materials on the NCTCOG official website: https://www.nctcog.org/trans/funds/cfps/north-texas-aam-call-for-projects
This grant program reflects a growing trend among U.S. local governments to proactively position their regions for the commercialization of eVTOL and advanced air mobility technologies. By directing public funds toward airport infrastructure upgrades, NCTCOG aims to lay the groundwork for urban air mobility in North Texas.
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