The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) received a $17,124,525.56 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) under the Airport Improvement Program (CFDA 20.106) on August 23, 2024. This grant will fund IDOT's administration of sub-awards to nonprimary airports within the state of Illinois for various improvement projects. The grant is part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which increased the federal share to 100% for the Airport Improvement Program. The funded activities are intended to maintain and enhance the infrastructure and operations of the nonprimary airports in Illinois, supporting the FAA's strategic goals of safety, people, global leadership, and operational excellence for the national airport system.
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