Coronavirus aid, relief, and economic security act funds awarded as economic relief U.S. Airports affected by the prevention of, preparation for, and response to the covid-19 pandemic

The Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration Great Lakes Region awarded a $811,000 Project Grant to the Evansville Vanderburgh Airport Authority District Inc. under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs (CFDA 20.106). The grant provides funding for airport landside development at Evansville, Indiana airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, including rehabilitation of an employee parking lot and loading dock. The funding will support allowable airport infrastructure projects that improve safety and operational efficiency for airports and communities in the region. The grant period is from August 19, 2021 through August 18, 2025.

Activities and expected outcomes

This grant provides for airport landside development that traditionally cannot be funded with AIP resources. This project consists of the rehabilitation of the employee parking lot and a loading dock. Intended beneficiary: this grant will provide federal funding for airports associated with evansville, indiana.