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 Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration awarded a $1,240,815 Project Grant to the Tweed New Haven Airport Authority under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). This funding will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitation, janitorial services, and debt service payments at Tweed New Haven Airport to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant period runs from January 2, 2022 to January 1, 2026. By providing economic relief funds, this award will help the airport combat the spread of pathogens and maintain essential services as the region continues pandemic recovery efforts.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides economic relief funds for costs related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens at the airport. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with new haven, connecticut.