American rescue plan act awarded as economic assistance to eligible U.S. Airports and eligible concessions at those airports to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the covid-19 pandemic

The City of Fresno received an $828,089 project grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides economic relief to airport concessions at Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the form of rent and minimum annual guarantee relief through January 2026. Specifically, the funding supports small airport concessions located at primary airports as well as large airport concessions. The grant is intended to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing economic assistance to eligible U.S. airports and airport concessions.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to small airport concessions located at primary airports. This grant provides economic relief from rent and minimum annual guarantees to large airport concessions located at primary airports. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with fresno, california.