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

This Project Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration provides $6.6 million to the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation Airports Division under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The funding will support costs at Hilo International Airport from August 2021 through August 2025 related to operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, and debt payments to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The grant aims to provide economic relief for eligible airports and concessions to combat the spread of pathogens and ensure continued airport functions during the public health emergency.

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 hilo, hawaii.