Mamava Helps Airports Meet DOT Lactation Space Guidance—Quickly and Without Construction

The Make Travel Family Friendly Again is a federally approved joint program from the FAA and DOT created to help airports improve family-focused amenities—including lactation spaces.

Annual allocation

$1B

Per fiscal year (IIJA)

Authorized Application required

Application deadline

Jan 15, 2026

5:00 PM ET

Plan for internal review + board approvals ahead of time.

Award decisions expected

Oct 30, 2026

Funding timeline

Helpful for budgeting, procurement, and build schedules.

Large55% Medium15% Small20% Non-hub10%

Large (major hubs)

Medium hubs

Small hubs

Non-hubs

Cost share requirements

20%

Local match

Large and medium hubs

5%

Local match

Small, non-hub, and non-primary airports

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82 airports rely on Mamava

 6,000 total pods have supported business, arenas, and public venues for 10+ years.

Specifically for pumping or nursing

Easy to install, clean, and relocate

Accessible models for compliance

Designed for airports. Built for compliance.

Mamava supports airports from planning through implementation—helping meet federal requirements while improving traveler experience.

Airport ready solutions include:

Freestanding lactation pods (no permanent construction)

Lactation space planning and FAM Act compliance guidance

Smart Access for simple access management

Usage data and reporting for space planning