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 Indianapolis Airport Authority received a $37.6 million project grant award from the Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration under the Airport Improvement Program, COVID-19 Airports Programs, and Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Programs to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the COVID-19 pandemic at airports associated with Indianapolis, Indiana. Funding will support costs related to airport operations, personnel, cleaning, sanitization, janitorial services, debt service payments, and combating the spread of pathogens through August 2025. The grant provides economic relief to help address financial challenges faced by airports and ensure continuity of services during the health emergency.

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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 indianapolis, indiana.