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 $344,735 Project Grant from the 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) provides economic relief to airport concessions located at primary airports associated with Fort Wayne, Indiana. Specifically, the grant funds will relieve eligible small and large airport concessions of rent and minimum annual guarantee costs from December 2021 through December 2025. The Airport Improvement Program aims to help airports address infrastructure and development needs, with COVID-19 Airport Programs and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs components addressing pandemic impacts. The sole sub-awardee is the Fort Wayne Allen County Airport Authority.

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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 fort wayne, indiana.