| Name of transfer payment program | Airports Capital Assistance Program |
|---|---|
| Start date | April 1, 2010 |
| End date | No end date |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2010–11 |
| Strategic Outcome | An efficient transportation system |
| Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture |
Program 1.3: Transportation Infrastructure Sub-program 1.3.1: Airport Infrastructure Sub-Sub-program 1.3.1.3: Small Aerodrome Support |
| Description | The Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety. |
| Results achieved | In 2014–15, the program maintained/improved safety and efficiency at 28 non-federally owned airports by funding 42 eligible safety-related capital infrastructure projects. |
| Comments on variances |
The variance between planned spending and actual spending for 2014–15 can be attributed to the following factors:
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| Audits completed or planned | No audit was completed during the reporting period. |
| Evaluations completed or planned | Completed April 22, 2015 |
| Engagement of applicants and recipients | The Program is posted on the departmental website. An information brochure for applicants is sent to all eligible airports. |
| Type of Transfer Payment | 2012–13 Actual spending | 2013–14 Actual spending | 2014–15 Planned spending | 2014–15 Total authorities available for use | 2014–15 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2014–15 planned minus 2014–15 actual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 29,823,513 | 12,869,974 | 38,000,000 | 34,887,515 | 27,326,438 | 10,673,562 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 29,823,513 | 12,869,974 | 38,000,000 | 34,887,515 | 27,326,438 | 10,673,562 |